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Limited revenue growth could mean tight spending in Montgomery 12/07/2015 09:06pm • WASHINGTON -- Montgomery County could be in for a tight spending plan next year, if a recent memo from budget director Jennifer Hughes is any indication. Citing ���disappointing��� revenue growth, Hughes said ���aggressive actions��� like 4.5 percent cuts to agency spending might be necessary to Boomers, You Can Do Better Managing Your Health 12/07/2015 07:00pm • There are three things that are inevitable about growing older, says Jim Firman, president and CEO of the National Council on Aging: "Death, taxes and chronic conditions." By 2050, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the number of baby boomers -- those born between 1946 and 19 How to Save Money When You're Filing Your Taxes 12/07/2015 07:00pm • It's almost that time of year again, when you have to start gathering up all of your income statements, expense records and receipts so you can file your taxes by April 15. It can be an arduous task and potentially a costly one, especially if you make a mistake or opt to farm out the work to a prof How to Maximize Your Tax Return By the End of the Year 12/07/2015 07:00pm • 2016 is almost here, which means we're coming to the end of another tax year. Learning how to wisely limit tax liability is one of the keys to keeping your wealth. Here are some tips on how to maximize your tax return and limit your tax liability before Dec. 31 rolls around. Know Your Tax BracketThe Money tips for the end of 2015 12/07/2015 12:16pm • WASHINGTON ��� The end of the year is coming to a close, which means there���s still time to save money before the start of 2016. Where should you start? CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger offers her top year-end money tips: 1. Compare 2015 to 2014:��The most important thing you can d Cities Lead the Way Past Washington's Gridlock 12/06/2015 07:00pm • Cities! The current glossy magazines whet appetites by assessing the competitive appeal of cities around the world: what's tops for this and that among London, Paris, Vienna, Shanghai, Sydney, San Francisco, Berlin, Stockholm. Rome, New York. Our international cities present an amazing picture of h Tips for People Who Will Retire in 2016 12/06/2015 07:00pm • Retirement is a transition into a new phase of life that requires changes to your finances and lifestyle. Here are some of the final preparations you should take care of in the months leading up to retirement. Take advantage of workplace retirement benefits. Your final few months on the job are yo Millions of Food Desert Dwellers Struggle to Get Fresh Groceries 12/06/2015 07:00pm • There's been little improvement in the country's food accessibility in recent years, and that's bad news for millions of Americans. America's top 75 food retailers -- led by Wal-Mart, Kroger, Costco, Target and Safeway -- opened more than 10,000 new locations between 2011 and the first quarter of 2 Why Retirees are Moving Again 12/06/2015 07:00pm • During the recession of 2008 and for a long time afterward, moving dropped off the map, especially for people who were retiring. For some years after the recession began, according to the Brookings Institution, both Florida and Nevada actually suffered out migration -- not because so many people we Coping With Fibromyalgia During Pregnancy 12/06/2015 07:00pm • For nine months, Elizabeth Christy did nothing but sit in her recliner. At least that's the way she remembers it. "I was exhausted the whole time -- I couldn't work," says the 33-year-old IT analyst of her second pregnancy. "All I wanted to do was sleep and eat." The childbirth itself was no easie Are political standoffs a good thing? 12/06/2015 01:15pm • WASHINGTON -- With tension building ahead of Virginia���s General Assembly session, several leading lawmakers suggested this week that butting heads on major issues is not always a bad thing. ���There are philosophical differences and I think that���s good for the system I gotta tell ya, I mean I Briefing held on proposals for crowding Falls Church schools 12/05/2015 03:17pm • FALLS CHURCH, Va. ��� On Saturday, city and public school leaders in Falls Church held a public briefing on proposals to rebuild George Mason High School to expand Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. ���George Mason is at capacity today,��� superintendent Toni Jones said during the briefing at Ci Don't Make These Mistakes When Filing an Insurance Claim 12/02/2015 07:00pm • The biggest insurance mistake you can make is not having insurance. That sounds like an advertisement for an insurance company, but generally, it's true. If you're driving without car insurance, you're breaking the law. If you don't have health insurance, you'll likely pay a fee on your federal tax 6 Things to Consider Before Paying Off a Mortgage Early 12/02/2015 07:00pm • Living debt-free sounds great, and depending on where you are in life it may actually be attainable. But even if you can pay off your mortgage early, should you? Although it may be tempting, first consider the opportunity cost of paying off your mortgage early at the expense of other goals or inve The Perils of Skipping Loan Payments This Holiday Season 12/02/2015 07:00pm • The holidays are fast approaching and that means there are presents to buy, trees to trim and merriment to be made, all of which will cost you money. Fortunately, your credit union, bank or credit card issuer may be willing to let you skip your monthly payment in December or January. "Skip-a-pay a