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Investors Have to Be Careful With Real Estate 10/24/2016 08:00pm • The housing market isn't getting red hot any time soon. So instead of just throwing money at anything related to real estate, investors wanting exposure to the housing sector will need to be careful how they put their cash to work. The matter stems from a change in attitude from the largest generat Rent or buy in DC? Numbers say buy but ... 10/24/2016 09:59am • WASHINGTON — That rent check you write every month would probably buy you a very nice condo or house. Apartment rents in Washington, D.C., are among the highest in the nation and, despite the equally high home prices around here, mortgage rates are near record lows. So, if you just do the ma 5 Retirement Basics Every American Should Know 10/23/2016 08:00pm • You don't need to be an investment expert to begin building a nest egg for retirement. Consistently saving a modest amount and investing it in a low-cost fund can lead to impressive gains over time. If you qualify for tax breaks and employer contributions, you can grow your retirement savings even f How to Cash in Your Retirement Plan for Medical Bills 10/23/2016 08:00pm • A sudden illness or health mishap can affect your financial health just as much as your physical health. One in five U.S. consumers has medical debt on their credit report, according to a 2014 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau survey. If you're sick, the stress from taking time off from work and 12 Financial Terms Every Retirement Saver Should Know 10/23/2016 08:00pm • Saving strategiesEvery worker needs to make challenging decisions about how much to save and where to invest for retirement. While tax breaks and employer contributions can help you build a nest egg, investment options can be complicated, and it's difficult to know who to trust for financial advice. Hogan: Side deal to keep Marriott in Md. is 'necessary' 10/22/2016 10:08am • // WASHINGTON — Maryland got great news this week: Marriott is staying in the Bethesda area, where it has been for 60 years. Marriott had been threatening to move out of the state and build its new $600 million headquarters elsewhere. "We did not want to see them leave the state, and the 6 Things Washington, D.C., Homebuyers Should Ask When Hiring a Real Estate Agent 10/21/2016 08:00pm • Searching for a real estate agent is a bit like dating: As you peruse real estate websites and query friends and family members for references, your goal as the savvy homebuyer is to find an agent with the right personality and experience to assist you in your search for the perfect Washington, D.C Why You Need to Think About Your Retirement Taxes Now 10/20/2016 08:00pm • It may seem extreme to plan today for the taxes you'll pay 20, 30 or even 40 years from now, but financial planners say smart workers do just that. "Taxes are likely to be one of, if not the largest expense in retirement," says Jeff Fosselman, a senior wealth advisor at Relative Value Partners in N How Real Estate in Vancouver May Affect the Cost of Your Home in the U.S. 10/20/2016 08:00pm • Home values in a specific market are affected by a variety of factors, including the general condition and age of the properties, local demand, the state of the area's economy, outside interest and national confidence in the economy. But have you considered whether your city could put policies in p Signs Your Child's Identity Has Been Stolen 10/20/2016 08:00pm • Your child may be living a double life. You may someday be surprised to learn that your precocious 4-year-old daughter owes tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt, or that your 13-year-old son is in hot water with the IRS for accepting a hefty tax refund for a job he never had. Any parent How to Invest in Annuities 10/20/2016 08:00pm • Despite sometimes getting a bad rap, annuities can form part of a retirement savings strategy to plug potential income gaps not covered by Social Security or a 401(k). The extended period for low interest rates has created a vacuum of products for retirement as traditional products like bonds and c 8 Ways to Safeguard Your Financial Life as You Age 10/19/2016 08:00pm • We've all heard the horror stories about elderly people being fleeced of their life savings, falling prey to con artists or losing their homes because they never got a bill for their real estate taxes. We all think it could never happen to us. But you may want to think again. Research shows that ev Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Clash Strongly in Final Debate 10/19/2016 08:00pm • LAS VEGAS -- In their final debate, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clashed sharply over long-standing issues like immigration and abortion as well as extraordinarily unique flashpoints like foreign interference in this election and allegations of sexual assault, with the Republican presidential n Hillary Clinton Wins Third Debate by Hanging on to Women 10/19/2016 08:00pm • All Hillary Clinton had to do in the third and final presidential debate was to hang onto the female voters who have kept her comfortably ahead in national and battleground state polls. And she did it -- with a well-practiced sounding series of pledges and statements of policy, but also with a big Your Home Is a Better Investment Than Bonds 10/19/2016 08:00pm • With bonds paying next to nothing, where can you turn for a respectable yield, guaranteed? Well, how about your home? Many homeowners look upon the homestead as a valuable asset they can tap for retirement through downsizing or a loan. They typically count on building equity the old-fashioned way,