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Now we have to take on that worry ourselves. But while we need to be watchful over our financial future, as long as we keep th A Retirement Beach Home in Brazil 02/02/2015 07:00pm • The U.S. dollar is at a 10-year high against the Brazilian real. Brazil's long coastline boasts some of the world's most beautiful beaches. These two facts combine to make Brazil a top choice for a dollar-holder interested in a beachfront retirement. Consider the Brazilian island of Itamaracá, whe Look Beyond Short-Term Investment Patterns 02/02/2015 07:00pm • A widely followed market theory, called the "January barometer," claims that as January goes in the markets, so goes the year. Although its success rate in predicting the market outcome for the year is notably higher than Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy in predicting an early spring or late winter, it Want to Make Taxes Easier? There's an App for That 02/02/2015 07:00pm • It seems there are as many apps promising to ease the burden of tax time as there are taxpayers, and navigating them can be almost as overwhelming as itemizing deductions. From ones that let you file your return to others that help you track receipts and expenses year-round, here are some of the be District loses $55 million in uncollected tickets in 2014, $322 million since 2011 02/02/2015 05:00am • WASHINGTON -- As the District of Columbia faces a new budget cycle this year, it will have to fill a big hole each year from people who don't pay their tickets. In fiscal year 2014, D.C. lost more than $55 million in unpaid tickets, according to numbers obtained by AAA Mid-Atlantic. More specific Best Places for Snowbirds to Retire 02/01/2015 07:00pm • Permanent summerIf you're serious about avoiding winter in retirement, you're probably dreaming of moving to a Sunbelt state. Although summers can be very hot, you aren't likely to need a winter coat or boots in these sunny retirement spots. These cities were the hottest in the U.S. in 2014, accordi Tips for Moving to the Sunbelt for Retirement 02/01/2015 07:00pm • Now that the weather is colder, it's fun to dream about a retirement in which you will never need to shovel snow or defrost your car again. Many sunny cities also boast a more affordable cost of living and lower tax rates than the rest of the country. But moving to a place with a warmer climate isn' What to Know About Employer Tuition Benefits for College 02/01/2015 07:00pm • Darby Conley had a few false starts on her path to a college degree. "Over the course of last 10 years, I have started online classes and gone to local colleges," she says. "My job is demanding. My children are very demanding. I could never find the right flexible balance." When her employer Anthe Montgomery County Executive Leggett pulls ITA proposal from agenda 01/31/2015 04:41pm • WASHINGTON -- After a heated debate Friday night on a plan to create an Independent Transit Authority, Montgomery County Executive Isiah "Ike" Leggett has pulled the proposal. County Council President George Leventhal says Leggett pulled the ITA proposal from a Monday meeting with their Annapolis Property tax hike floated to cover shortfall in Montgomery Co. 01/30/2015 11:40am • WASHINGTON - Montgomery County property owners may have to pay more in local taxes this year or next as the county needs to fill another budget gap to address decreasing funding from Annapolis and a continually sluggish economy. County Executive Ike Leggett has said that a tax increase above the What most Americans will -- and should -- do with their tax refunds 01/30/2015 08:14am • WASHINGTON -- Are you thinking about tax time yet? It’s not too soon. For most of us, it means a refund, and a dilemma often accompanies the windfall: Should I blow it on something fun or use it wisely? Of course, you should do something responsible with the money, and most Americans respond 12 Simple Ways to Save Money on Health Care 01/29/2015 07:00pm • In the last few years, consumers have found themselves paying a higher percentage of their medical costs. The Affordable Care Act has given more Americans access to health insurance, but many of those plans come with high deductibles -- which are also becoming more common in employer-provided plans Tips to reduce fire risk in your home 01/29/2015 01:55pm • WASHINGTON - Electrical fires and heating system fires are common in the winter when families resort to space heaters or leave their Christmas tree lights on for too long. And it was the combination of the Christmas tree and an electrical failure in an outlet that triggered a fatal fire that