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Going solar? What Washington, D.C., homeowners should know 09/07/2016 09:50am • If you take a drive through the District of Columbia metro area, you might notice an increasing number of solar panels adorning roofs on colonials, ranches and even charming Victorians. Solar panels have definitely gained popularity in the area over the last five to 10 years, says David Bediz of Millennial Investing Amid Political Volatility 09/06/2016 08:00pm • Let's face it, investors are a bit unsettled. With Brexit across the pond, and our own political situation here, many are just not sure what to expect next. While I won't get into what all of this means from a political perspective (there are certainly enough people already doing that), what I will How to Help Rebuild After Louisiana's Floods 09/06/2016 08:00pm • Byron Clayton watched as the flood waters took over Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "First we got the rain and with nowhere to go and the water kept rising even after the rain stopped," says Clayton, president and CEO of Research Park Corp., a nonprofit that assists Louisiana entrepreneurs. "One place is fi 7 Questions to Ask Your Agent Before Selling Your Los Angeles Home 09/06/2016 08:00pm • A home is often a person's largest asset, and selling it is one of the most detailed and important transactions they'll face. Potential sellers in Los Angeles need to be able to put their trust in the knowledge of a real estate agent who is skilled at making these complicated transactions, and knows 3 Options for a Mosquito-Free Retirement Overseas 09/06/2016 08:00pm • Zika virus is one of many mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, yellow fever and dengue, that can cause human illness. Dengue, for example, accounts for 25,000 deaths per year. But mosquito-borne diseases don't necessarily have to interfere with your plans to retire overseas. Zika seems to be How to Survive an Unexpected Early Retirement 09/05/2016 08:00pm • Many people think that working longer is the simple answer to bridging the gap between insufficient savings and the financial needs of retirement. According to a 2016 survey by the Employment Benefit Research Institute, the proportion of workers age 25 and over who plan on keeping their jobs past 6 9 Steps a Single Person Can Take for Retirement 09/05/2016 08:00pm • Planning for retirement is on the back burner for many people. It is often easier and more fun to meet up with a friend for coffee, do weekend errands, or just relax and binge watch television. But, especially for singles, it is important to move this task to the front of the stove and start cooking The 5 Most Important Retirement Decisions to Make in Your 60s 09/05/2016 08:00pm • You are required to make many retirement benefit decisions in your 60s that will impact your finances for the rest of your life. When you sign up for Social Security plays a big role in how much money you will receive each month, and late Medicare enrollment could cause you to pay permanently highe 8 Times to Talk to a Financial Advisor 09/05/2016 08:00pm • Should you enlist the help of a financial advisor? It sometimes makes sense to DIY your financial life. Other times, it's best to call the pros. So, how do you know when to enlist the expert help of a financial advisor? Click on to find out.You're experiencing a major life change.Getting married? Re Gov. McAuliffe: Decisions on Redskins stadium need to be made soon 09/03/2016 01:41pm • WASHINGTON — Even though the Redskins are locked in a lease at FedEx Field until 2027, there has still been a lot of discussion in recent years about the next stadium they'll play in. The team has already retained an architect to help design it. The big questions is where will they build it? Silver Spring fire victims get financial recovery help 09/02/2016 07:29am • SILVER SPRING, Md. — Banking documents, a baby’s birth records, a Social Security card. For some of the families displaced after last month’s deadly explosion and fire at a Silver Spring apartment complex, Thursday’s workshop at the Long Branch Community Center was the first chance to sit d How a Health Savings Account Can Help You Save for Retirement 09/01/2016 08:00pm • While it is easy to daydream about retiring early, a common obstacle is saving enough to pay for health care in retirement. A 65-year-old couple can now expect to spend an estimated $260,000 on health care throughout retirement, including costs for Medicare premiums, co-payments, deductibles and pr Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) Should Imitate Apple Inc.'s Naming Strategy 08/31/2016 08:00pm • It's time for Tesla Motors Inc. (ticker: TSLA) to take a page from Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) naming playbook. Just as Apple dropped the "Computer" from its name in 2007, Tesla needs to drop the "Motors" from its name and send a message to its shareholders. The message: You're not buying into a car compan Beyond the Retirement Fund: When to Invest in the Stock Market 08/31/2016 08:00pm • While most people with a 401(k) or IRA are likely to have money invested in the stock market, owning individual stocks is less common. Buying individual stocks certainly isn't cheap, with some traditional brokerages requiring $5,000 or more upfront. However, there are affordable ways to invest in t McAuliffe touts record year for Virginia wine industry 08/31/2016 03:17pm • WASHINGTON — The Virginia wine industry had a record year in fiscal 2016, and Virginia's governor thinks that's something to toast. Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced on WTOP's Ask the Governor show that sales of Virginia wine reached 6.6 million bottles in fiscal 2016, up 6 percent from the previo