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Don't Be Scared of Retirement 05/17/2015 08:00pm • I'm not saying you shouldn't live within your means and save for retirement. For that matter, you should probably exercise and eat your vegetables, too. But sometimes you have to stand back, gain some perspective and ignore all the anxious advice you get about retirement. Scaremongering often comes Alexandria one step closer to Metro station at Potomac Yard 05/16/2015 03:25pm • WASHINGTON --  Alexandria has moved a step closer to building a $268 million dollar Metrorail station at Potomac Yard, the sprawling abandoned rail yard between Route 1 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The City Council has held its final public hearing on the proposal before it votes Montgomery County Council approves $5 billion budget for 2016 05/14/2015 03:51pm • WASHINGTON -- The Montgomery County Council has given its approval to a $5 billion budget for FY2016. The council added $18.1 million for items not included in County Executive Ike Leggett's FY16 budget proposal. Thursday's vote is officially a "tentative" agreement, but it's expected there wo Saving Strategies for People Between Age 55 and Retirement 05/13/2015 08:00pm • Retirement may look far away, but those who are closing in on it can tell you that it comes faster than you think. What you do in the last 10 years before you retire can make an enormous difference in how comfortable your retirement years will be. "From 55 to 65, you've got time to really make a d How Retirees Can Hit the Income 'Sweet Spot' 05/13/2015 08:00pm • Withdrawing funds from your portfolio is not the only way to capture income. It's possible, financial advisors say, to construct an income stream from mutual funds that include dividend-producing stocks. Combine that with some bond funds and maybe an offbeat product or two that throws off passive i Take Advantage of College Savings Day to Boost Your Account 05/12/2015 08:00pm • If you've been thinking about opening a college savings account -- or if you already have one -- you may be able to win extra money for your 529 plan during the month of May. That's because May 29 is 529 College Savings Day, a unified push by states to shine more light on the tax-advantaged college Creating a Vision for Retirement 05/12/2015 08:00pm • What is your motivation to retire? At some point, many people begin to dread going to work. A job they used to love is a job they now despise. Reasons may include the market, the economy, new regulations or stock holder expectations. Many companies do not treat their employees as well as they used t How to Develop an Investment Plan for Retirement 05/12/2015 08:00pm • The need to invest wisely doesn't stop when you amass enough money to retire. You must continue to make smart investment decisions throughout your retirement years. Here are some components of a successful retirement investment plan. Figure out how your investments will impact the lifestyle you des DC's SocialRadar takes on Apple and Google location services 05/12/2015 11:30am • WASHINGTON — In real estate, the key to success is location, location, location -in mobile application development, Washington-based startup SocialRadar claims it's in the right place to improve upon iOS and Android's built-in location services. SocialRadar says it can help mobile app developer A major project to transform part of D.C. starts Tuesday 05/12/2015 06:00am • In roughly two years, the scar downtown will have finally healed. Executives with Property Group Partners will join Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton on Tuesday to ceremonially break ground on Capitol Crossing, a $1.3 billion project that will reconnect the east end of downt Why You Need a Family Financial Record 05/11/2015 08:00pm • No one likes to think about a serious health scare or death, but creating a complete financial record can be an essential tool that helps family members navigate through a difficult time. A family financial record is a compilation of important documents and accounts, ranging from retirement and in Buying a House? If You Have (or Want) Kids, Consider the Schools 05/11/2015 08:00pm • If you're looking for a place to live and have children or want some someday, you should be thinking about a schoolhouse as much as a house. It may be hard to imagine if you aren't there yet, but someday your life may revolve around telling your kids not to stress over state-standardized tests. You Wealthiest ZIP codes in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. 05/11/2015 04:44pm • WASHINGTON -- Credit reporting service Experian has just released a comprehensive map detailing where the richest of the rich live in each state. Across North America, the Experian map shows the three wealthiest areas in each state by ZIP code, including how many tax returns were filed from that How to Prioritize Retirement Versus College Savings 05/10/2015 08:00pm • Many parents need to save for their own retirement while also helping their children pay for college. But it can be difficult to save for both at the same time. Here are some tips for coordinating your retirement and college savings goals. Examine your priorities. While some parents feel an obliga How to Get High Yield Returns in Retirement 05/10/2015 08:00pm • When it comes to investing, one of the well known trade offs is that you give up yield if you want greater safety. Keeping your money in a savings account might seem like the safe move if you want to protect your capital, but your return isn't going to be very high. As you approach retirement, you