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Colleges That Claim to Meet Full Financial Need 09/18/2016 08:00pm • For most parents, paying for college isn't easy; but some schools offer enough institutional dollars to students to offset expensive sticker prices. Many schools that report meeting the full financial need of students are private colleges and universities. For the 2015-2016 school year, only 66 coll 10 Financial Perks of Getting Older 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Advancing your finances.Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you The Health Benefits of Gamification 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Sitting all day is not a great way to stay heathy, as Debi Bisnette had long known. But in spite of all the articles she'd read about the health benefits of taking a walk at lunchtime, somehow the accounts payable clerk from Orlando, Florida, always ended up sitting in the break room with her colle How to Protect a Portfolio From Losses 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Take the uncertainty of a presidential election year, worldwide economic problems and that the U.S. bull market -- now in its seventh year -- is long in the tooth, and investors have plenty to worry about. It's no surprise that the British vote to leave the European Union triggered a selloff. If on What to Do If Your 401(k) Plan Has High Fees 09/18/2016 08:00pm • The fees you pay within your retirement account reduce your investment returns and could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your career. While you can't always avoid 401(k) fees, there are some ways to minimize fees and limit the impact on your nest egg. Here are some strategie Retirement: An Attitude Adjustment 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Last week I attended a retirement seminar at our local senior center. The moderator said we would be covering every aspect of retirement, except for money. Topics included how to find new meaning in life, what to do with your time and whether to stay in your old home or relocate to a retirement mecc Alexandria City Council votes to rename Jefferson Davis Highway 09/17/2016 05:24pm • WASHINGTON — In a unanimous vote Saturday, the Alexandria City Council has decided to change the name of Jefferson Davis Highway, a roadway named for Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy. "I could honestly say, personally, raise my taxes to pay for it, to satisfy my parents, my gra Amazon says it will start charging sales tax in DC 09/16/2016 07:18pm • WASHINGTON -- If you live in the District, you'll have to start paying D.C.’s 5.75 percent sales tax on your Amazon orders starting next month, though the reason why is a bit of a mystery. "Amazon will be required to collect sales tax in Washington, D.C. beginning on October 1," Amazon said in How to check your credit report 09/16/2016 06:16pm • WASHINGTON — Many financial websites and professionals recommend checking your credit report every year as one of the best ways to live a healthy financial life, yet no one tells you what to look for. One of my clients at Glassman Wealth Services was recently applying for a mortgage and asked me: 3 Questions to Ask About 401(k) Fees 09/15/2016 08:00pm • It's easy to set the 401(k) and forget it. After you select the initial amount to take out from your paycheck, it's often best not to overreact to the ups and downs of the market. But Alex Foster, a financial advisor in Atlanta, wanted to know about the fees a client of his was charged in the 401(k A Beginner's Guide to Building a Portfolio 09/15/2016 08:00pm • Investing can be challenging for anyone, but for those in their mid-20s to mid-30s it can be especially daunting to try to build a portfolio from scratch. On top of trying to figure out what stocks to invest in or how to balance those with bonds, younger investors also often have to deal with stude 10 Shattered Myths About Financial Aid 09/15/2016 08:00pm • Avoid These Financial Aid MisconceptionsAs the cost of college continues to rise, many students and their families turn to financial aid to pay for school. To qualify, families have to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA, to receive aid from the governmen 9 Things to Consider Before Signing Up for Social Security 09/15/2016 08:00pm • One of the most important retirement decisions you will make is when to sign up for Social Security. There are many factors that should be considered before you select the best age to sign up. The Government Accountability Office recently observed 30 in-person claims at seven Social Security Adminis Are You Social Security Savvy? 09/15/2016 08:00pm • Understanding the program.There is no denying Social Security is complex. Even those who work in the finance field can find it tricky. But your understanding of the program can play a role in how much you receive in retirement. Find out if you are Social Security savvy by seeing if you can answer th 8 Big Budgeting Blunders -- and How to Fix Them 09/14/2016 08:00pm • Don't blow your budget.Crafting a budget is important -- but it isn't easy. Savvy budget-builders can't forget to track a range of expenses, design specific money goals and prioritize savings. Consider these eight budget-busting mistakes -- and how to avoid them. Making it too rigid.Not every month