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The Financial Talk Every Couple Needs to Have 04/07/2015 08:00pm • So you diligently saved for retirement since you landed your first job after college. You took advantage of professional advice in selecting your investments, you regularly increased your savings rate until you were socking away 15 percent of your income and you made paying off your credit cards a p 12 Millennial-Inspired Ways to Spend Less 04/07/2015 08:00pm • Big savings, small budgets.Millennials might be young, but many of these 19 to 34 year olds are savvy with their money. That's partly because they came of age during the Great Recession and learned firsthand how important it is to save money for rainy days. Inspired by technology and a willingness t 4 Important Questions for Taxpayers with a 529 College Savings Plan 04/07/2015 08:00pm • As Tax Day looms, last-minute filers may be wondering how to account for their college savings fund on their federal and state taxes. Investors who have recently opened or started withdrawing from a 529 plan -- or tax-advantaged college savings plan -- are likely wading through new tax territory. Hogan orders extension of legislative session 04/07/2015 05:16am • WASHINGTON – Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan believes that lawmakers in Annapolis are a long way from finishing up on a budget that he could sign. So he took action on Monday, signing an executive order extending the legislative session. The state constitution allows the governor to order an extensi Virginia officials weigh in on Obama immigration plan 04/07/2015 04:54am • WASHINGTON — A legal fight is keeping immigration reforms President Obama ordered in November on hold. But the Obama administration is appealing, and numerous jurisdictions, including D.C., Maryland and Virginia have filed legal documents in support of that appeal. Virginia made its legal fi 9 Rules to Guide Your Overseas Property Purchase 04/06/2015 08:00pm • The idea of buying a home as part of your retirement in a new country can be intimidating, and it isn't for everyone. However, a piece of property in your chosen retirement haven can double as an investment, generating cash flow from rental income when you're not using the place yourself and allowin 5 Cases When Frugality Can Cost You Money 04/06/2015 08:00pm • It's tempting to think that a frugal lifestyle is the savviest, smartest way to live, but sometimes it's not. After all, it feels great to go out to dinner and only order an appetizer instead of an entrée. Or to skip a $4.50 latte and pat yourself on the back, thinking you're a frugal person. Not 3 Questions To Ask Before Choosing Target-Date Funds 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Over the past few years, target-date funds have been growing in popularity. According to Morningstar's 2014 Target-Date Series Research Paper, estimated net flows in target-date funds tripled from 2007 to 2013, growing from $200 billion to $600 billion. Before going any further, let's briefly descri Tales of Early Retirement: the Path 3 People Took 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Many Americans fear they'll never be able to retire, but there are those who are able to retire early, saying goodbye to the rat race before they hit 60 and pursuing their true passion. For many, that passion includes continuing to work, but at their own pace and doing something they truly enjoy. I A Checklist for Last-Minute Tax Filing 04/06/2015 08:00pm • There's still hope for procrastinators.Chances are you've waited until the last minute to file your taxes. Maybe you're a natural procrastinator, got caught up with work deadlines or were just too busy living your life to realize how quickly April 15 was approaching. The bad news: It's too late to Maryland governor says budget 'a long way' from resolved 04/06/2015 04:01pm • By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) _ Republican Gov. Larry Hogan says he is concerned about how his legislative agenda and Maryland budget measures are progressing, as the Maryland General Assembly enters its last week. Hogan said in an interview Monday with The Associated Pr Portfolio Analysis: A $293,895 Retirement Plan Has a Loan Problem 04/05/2015 08:00pm • Some of us got started late at saving and investing for retirement. And although the financial services industry enjoys browbeating people who lack discipline, became distracted or got into trouble and temporarily paused saving money, I think empathy is due when empathy is warranted. This week's po 7 Common Tax Myths, Debunked 04/05/2015 08:00pm • With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, your friends and family may start telling you contradictory things about what is -- and what isn't -- OK when filing your taxes. While they may have good intentions, following bad advice about various deductions, loopholes and write-offs could potenti 5 Things the Easter Bunny Can Teach Us About Retirement 04/02/2015 08:00pm • Easter has its origins in Europe from celebrating the goddess of spring, known as ?ostre. This goddess's earthly symbol is the rabbit. For some, Easter is a religious celebration, while for others it has become a highly commercialized holiday that focuses on a rabbit who delivers Easter baskets to c 3 Reasons to Avoid Life Insurance Policies for College Savings 04/02/2015 08:00pm • Once their child is born, parents are often bombarded with literature and advertisements touting different methods to save for college. And with the promise of guaranteed rates of return, cash-value life insurance policies are often pushed to eager, college-planning parents. These policies accumulat