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The Oldest Baby Boomers Turn 70 12/27/2015 07:00pm • The oldest baby boomers will reach age 70 in 2016. Turning 70 has several important implications for your retirement finances. Here's how to improve your retirement prospects in your 70s. Sign up for Social Security. If you have not yet signed up for Social Security, this is the year to do it. Aft Why Tax-Loss Harvesting Is Important for Investors 12/27/2015 07:00pm • Americans usually focus on taxes in the weeks leading up to April 15.However, December is also a good time for tending to some tax-related items, as Dec. 31 is the deadline to complete many tasks that result in a tax deduction. It's easy to remember that date when it comes to fairly simple actions, Bang or whimper? Medicaid showdown could slip behind closed doors 12/26/2015 12:09pm • WASHINGTON –  The latest showdown over expanding Medicaid in Virginia to cover about 400,000 more people could come down to private meetings between Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican finance leaders in the General Assembly. “What I’d like to do, as I did with the budget, you know the cha Give and Get Back: Charitable Acts That Are Tax Deductible 12/24/2015 07:00pm • Each year, many of us celebrate the season of giving by donating time, money or much-needed items to those less fortunate. What most people don't realize is that these donations can come in handy come tax-filing time. Charitable donations of money and noncash items to qualified organizations may be Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Isn't Always a Good Idea 12/23/2015 07:00pm • Many homeowners make paying off their mortgage early a financial goal. The allure of eliminating one big payment a month is strong, especially because it means you no longer have to deal with a mortgage servicer. But paying off your mortgage early may not actually be the best financial strategy. "P Unclaimed property list includes state agencies, famous Marylanders 12/23/2015 10:13am • Darcy Costello, Correspondent  ANNAPOLIS — Ray Rice, Nancy Kopp, the University of Maryland and Carmelo Anthony aren’t just famous Maryland entities — they’ve all left behind valuables or cash in banks or financial organizations, and the state can’t find them to return it. These unclaim 10 retirement resolutions for 2016 12/23/2015 09:00am • We all know we should be saving more for retirement. It's common knowledge that increasing our retirement savings by a percent or two will help us to be better prepared for retirement. But in addition to saving regularly, here are some ways to improve your retirement finances in 2016. Plan for a Saying 'I Do' Could Affect Your Student Debt 12/22/2015 07:00pm • For richer, for poorer.For centuries, couples have said this -- or a variation thereof -- on their wedding days. However, student loans are one thing prospective spouses haven't been dealing with for centuries, and this subject seems to be giving a lot of them cold feet nowadays. Wedding season is t 9 Things to Do in the New Year to Brighten Your Financial Outlook 12/21/2015 07:00pm • A new year is approaching, and with it comes the desire to do better. We make New Year's resolutions for all aspects of our life, and our money should be part of that. If you're spending too much and saving too little, or if you don't even know where your money is going, this is a good time to give 6 Painless Ways to Save for Retirement 12/20/2015 07:00pm • Everyone knows you're supposed to save money for retirement. So how come, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, over half of workers admit they have less than $25,000 in savings? It's difficult to save money, especially if you're raising a family on anything less than the median hous 4 Questions Students Should Ask About Health Care Abroad 12/20/2015 07:00pm • For students planning to earn a degree overseas, the preparations don't end after selecting a school, applying for a visa and booking plane tickets. Future international students also need to spend time researching the health care risks and resources in their destination country. "Don't take your h AP FACT CHECK: Glossed-over realities in Democratic debate 12/20/2015 12:01am • WASHINGTON (AP) — In the latest Democratic presidential debate, oversimplification struck again. Hillary Clinton spoke of fixing "glitches" in President Barack Obama's health care law to address rising costs, skimming over deeper issues on matters of affordability and the Affordable Care Act. And Congressional spending bill to boost transit tax benefit 12/18/2015 05:28am • WASHINGTON — Federal workers and other commuters across the region, and across the country, could find it pays to take the train or bus to work in the new year, thanks to a boost in tax benefits for transit riders that Metro's leaders hope will draw more passengers back to the rail system. The How to Meet the 2015 IRA Contribution Deadline 12/17/2015 07:00pm • The deadline for individual retirement account contributions is usually the same date your tax return is due. This is typically around April 15 each year. However, several holidays have changed the due date for IRA contributions, and your deadline for 2015 deposits depends on the state you live in. The Best Money Gifts Can Buy 12/17/2015 07:00pm • Next week, millions of Americans will wake from their sleepy beds to find their stockings full of gifts and piles of gorgeously wrapped presents stacked high beneath their Christmas trees. Together, we will spend an anticipated $630 billion on presents for those we love this holiday season. That's a