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Fairfax schools chief makes no major cuts in budget pitch 01/07/2016 12:55pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Despite warnings that Fairfax County Public Schools could face a shortfall heading into the next school year, Superintendent Karen Garza will present a budget without any major cuts to school board members Thursday night. Her $2.7 billion proposal includes step pay increases a Area schools grapple with rising costs, enrollment growth 01/07/2016 05:25am • WASHINGTON — With teachers itching for raises and more students coming to many classrooms in the D.C. area, school superintendents across the region say they are making difficult decisions in proposed budgets that will be presented this week The budgets could change tax rates, too. Proposed 10 tax savings strategies for 2016 01/06/2016 07:00pm • Whether you had a good year or a not-so-good year, from a tax perspective, the beginning of a new year is the best time to reflect on your previous year and make smart, attainable tax moves so you are better prepared when it comes time to file your taxes. Here are 10 easy tax savings strategies t Where to Retire Overseas in 2016 01/06/2016 07:00pm • Moving overseas gives you an opportunity to reinvent your life in retirement. In many places you will also be able to significantly reduce your cost of living. Here are my picks for the world's top retirement havens in 2016.In Europe: Algarve, Portugal. Algarve has a low cost of living, affordable r How to Fed-Proof Your Portfolio 01/06/2016 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve raised interest rates 25 basis points in December, marking the first time in nine years the central bank has hiked rates. While this increase was well-telegraphed, the question remains about what the Fed has in store next. No one is calling for a return to much higher interest r 6 Facts to Know About Your 401(k) 01/05/2016 07:00pm • If the new year brought with it a change in your employment situation, it's a good time to carefully review your options for your existing 401(k) plan. Here's what you need to know to properly manage your 401(k). How much you have saved makes a difference. If you have less than $5,000, your former Montgomery Co. liquor control apologizes for missed booze delivery 01/05/2016 06:45pm • WASHINGTON — A mistake by Montgomery County’s Department of Liquor Control has some restaurant owners fuming. This time the error meant missed deliveries and specialty items that were ordered for holiday events were suddenly unavailable to customers. Mike Jones at Bethesda’s American Tap 4 major priorities for Congress in 2016 01/05/2016 06:10am • WASHINGTON — As Congress returns to Washington this week and next, questions remain whether the good will and compromise that punctuated December will return or whether the same partisan gridlock that has gripped Capitol Hill in recent years resumes. The presidential race and the threat of the 4 Simple and Smart Money Strategies for 2016 01/04/2016 07:00pm • 2016 is here and with it comes many things: a presidential election cycle, a small rise in interest rates thanks to the Federal Reserve, a possible end to the long positive run of the stock market and likely some personal changes in your life, too. With all this change going on, how can people stay The 15 most fuel-efficient car brands 01/04/2016 04:28pm • By Sean Jackson Brand recognition and fuel efficiency are two major factors people consider when purchasing new vehicles. Regardless of short-term fluctuations in gas prices, a car's fuel economy impacts the day-to-day costs of going with a particular model. The automakers are incentivized to bu How to Teach Your Teenager to Invest 01/03/2016 07:00pm • Tim Olsen bought his first stock when he was 8. His parents set up custodial accounts for both of their children, believing that outside of a savings account, investing in stocks was the best way for their children to start building wealth. Olsen started with PepsiCo (ticker: PEP) because it was rel Saving for Retirement: Tips for All Ages 01/03/2016 07:00pm • At each stage of life, you'll be taking on different financial responsibilities and setting new goals. Regardless of how old you are, it's important to always view your finances through a long-term lens. Budgeting for a big purchase or a weekend getaway is necessary, but don't let short-term expense 6 money resolutions you should make in 2016 01/03/2016 07:00pm • With the cookies, pie and Christmas ham now behind us, resolution season has arrived. Many of our pledges for self-improvement will inevitably center on our waistlines, in large part to work off the lingering effects of our holiday revelry. But what might not be so apparent is the need to focus on f 6 ways to save more money in 2016 01/01/2016 07:00am • A new year signifies reflection and change. It's a time when we put our finances under a microscope to figure out where we are now and where we want to be by this time next year. If you want to have more money in savings, January is the right time to make a fresh start. Use these six money-saving ti 5 Finance Tips for Future Snowbirds 12/30/2015 07:00pm • At a certain point, retirees get tired of the cold. Rather than spending their winters in Michigan, Minnesota or other northern states, they pack up and head to Arizona, Florida or similarly warm locations for a few months. Peter Eckerline, a managing director with Merrill Lynch and founder of The E