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Locations with highest gas prices 05/16/2016 05:33am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and CareerTrends.com. by Nick Selbe The cost of gas in the U.S. is in a constant state of flux. The average price per gallon jumped by 9 cents in the past two weeks to $2.27 a gallon, likely a result of the hike in oil prices, according to t 5 Little-Known 401(k) Plan Perks 05/15/2016 08:00pm • Most people know about the 401(k) match and the tax break you often get for saving money in a 401(k) plan. But there are other lesser-known benefits of investing in a workplace retirement account. Don't miss out on these 401(k) plan perks. The early withdrawal penalty ends at a younger age. There's 7 Signs Your Lifestyle is Killing Your Portfolio 05/15/2016 08:00pm • You know that icky feeling. Your friends are all about to do something fun, like head to Las Vegas, and you can't quite afford it. Or maybe it's your turn to be generous and grab the check, but you know you've been spending way too much. Perhaps you're eyeing an expensive watch that could make your Lodging tax to increase by July 1 in Arlington County Lodging tax to increase by July 1 in Arlington County 05/14/2016 12:40pm • WASHINGTON â Arlington will see a 0.25 percent increase in the "transient occupancy" tax -- or lodging tax -- after the county board unanimously approved the measure on Saturday. The guest-paid tax increase, starting on July 1, could bring in about $1.25 million in revenue for the county's tour Where have all the starter homes gone? Where have all the starter homes gone? 05/13/2016 03:00pm • The current state of housing markets across the country may have first-time homebuyers wondering if the concept of a starter home is the stuff of legends, or if someone, somewhere is getting a great deal on their first house. With low housing inventory and new construction focused on luxury condo Study: Delaying Retirement Might Help You Live Longer 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Delaying retirement has many financial benefits. You can tuck away some of your continued earnings for the future and give your existing savings more time to compound. Social Security payments also increase for those who sign up at an older age. A new study from Oregon State University found that r 10 Solutions to Your Retirement Fund Shortfall 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Millennials may have plenty of time to put money aside for retirement, but the clock is ticking for those in their 40s and 50s. Fortunately, there are many options to make up for lost time, although some may require making sacrifices or adjusting plans. "All is not lost, but your life may be a bit d What's the Deal With Kids Who Smoke? 05/12/2016 08:00pm • Toddlers put small, nonfood objects in their mouths -- that's what they do. As a parent, you breathe a sigh of relief when kids grow old enough to know better. But don't relax your vigilance just yet. Teens and tweens put cigarettes, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes in their mouths all too often -- What Happens to Money After You Die? 05/12/2016 08:00pm • The sudden death of rock star Prince at age 57 was a shock to his legions of fans. But weeks after his April death the status of his $300 million estate remains in limbo, with hundreds of people -- even a prisoner in Colorado -- vying for a slice of the musician's net worth. So far, nobody has foun 10 Places With the Highest Cost of Living 05/12/2016 08:00pm • The U.S. News Best Places Data Drill Down, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that sheds light on multiple data points in order to help readers make the most informed decision when choosing where to live in the United States. Visit our 2016 Best Places to Live ranking to see wh 7 Things College Grads Should Know About Managing Money 05/12/2016 08:00pm • You've finally done it. Four (or more) years of working hard, studying into the wee hours and subsiting on PB&Js: all worth it. You've earned your walk down the aisle to receive your college degree. If you're like most college students, one of the biggest changes you'll face as a graduate is th 4 Spring-Cleaning Tasks for Your Money 05/11/2016 08:00pm • It's around this time of year when we realize that winter has caused us to collect some clutter around the house, and that the windows and carpets could use a good cleaning. These things jump out at us, since it's easy to see a stain on the rug or magazines piled up in a basket. What we sometimes d 8 Stocks to Buy For a Starter Portfolio 05/11/2016 08:00pm • Just getting started?Newbie investors shouldn't shy away from individual stock ownership. There are a variety of advantages to holding individual stocks in your portfolio. These include the ability to tailor your portfolio to your values and beliefs -- and avoid so-called "sin stocks." Other advanta How to Use Self-Employment to Cut Your Taxes in Retirement 05/11/2016 08:00pm • Retirement isn't what it used to be. Today's retiree is as likely to be running a small business as he is to be playing golf. According to the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity, Americans between ages 55 and 64 were responsible for 25 percent of the new businesses formed in 2015. While some of thos 6 Ways Obesity Can Weigh on the Brain 05/11/2016 08:00pm • Body mass can go to a person's head.The obesity epidemic is not only bad for our waistlines, but it could have a significant effect on our minds, as well. "Obesity not only impacts how you look ... or physical health, it also impacts your brain," says Ranjana Mehta, an assistant professor of environ
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