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6 Reasons to Delay Social Security 01/19/2015 07:00pm • Just over a third (36 percent) of workers file for Social Security benefits as soon as they can, at age 62. This compares to the 1980s when almost 50 percent of workers claimed benefits at age 62. What this trend reveals is not that Americans are working longer -- labor participation rates for olde Strategies for Taking Required Minimum Distributions 01/19/2015 07:00pm • Contributing to traditional 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts earns you a valuable tax deduction during your working years. But in retirement, you will need to start withdrawing the money and pay income tax on it. Here's how to minimize taxes and fees as you draw down your retirement accou Mont. Co. mall partially evacuated after freon leak 01/19/2015 03:05pm • WHEATON ��� People were forced to flee two eateries and a tax preparation center Monday afternoon when Freon gas leaked from a heating and cooling unit at Westfield Mall in Wheaton. ���They told us we had to evacuate the building,��� says Desiree Montgomery, a server at Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Six unaccounted for after massive Annapolis blaze 01/19/2015 09:28am • WASHINGTON -- As many as six people are unaccounted for after a massive fire left an Annapolis mansion in ruins Monday. So far, no bodies have been found, but a fire department spokesman says that the residents of the home were thought to be inside. But intense fire conditions pushed firefighters Businesses, film festival pay for D.C. students to see 'Selma' 01/16/2015 01:02pm • WASHINGTON - D.C. Public Schools students will have the chance to see the Academy Award-nominated movie "Selma" thanks to private donations and the help of a local film festival. The March on Washington Film Festival has raised $75,000 to send students in grade 8 through 12 to see the movie, whic Report: Transportation in the region woefully underfunded 01/16/2015 04:29am • WASHINGTON -- A new report from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments this week finds that transportation is underfunded, needing at least $24.5 billion to catch up with basic needs for roads, bridges and rails. ���Infrastructure is usually under-appreciated until something goes wron Beware: Tax season is Christmas for hackers 01/16/2015 02:21am • PHOENIX -- Q: What should I do to make sure my computer is safe to do my taxes online? A: The security industry often refers to tax season as ���Christmas for Hackers,��� because they know that millions of Americans will be using their personal computers to prepare their tax returns. Whether y 4 Emotions New Retirees May Experience 01/15/2015 07:00pm • For some lucky people this year will mark the launch of their retirement journey. After dedicating decades to the working world and saving and scrimping to build a sufficient nest egg, the finish line is about to be crossed. The time has come to break out forgotten hobbies and revisit the passions 6 Factors Homebuyers Should Consider Over Interest Rates 01/15/2015 07:00pm • When the Federal Reserve stopped buying Treasury bonds last fall, experts predicted interest rates would rise, sparking a sense of urgency among prospective homebuyers to take advantage of historically low rates before it was too late. Now the rise in interest rates -- also predicted in 2014, but n Private College 529 Plan May Be a Smart Choice 01/15/2015 07:00pm • What if there were a guaranteed way to lock-in today's tuition rates at a diverse group of more than 275 private colleges across the country, for up to 30 years? This could end up being a very significant benefit. According to data compiled by the College Board, the cost of attending a private, n A year of savings: A 12-month plan to improve your personal finances 01/15/2015 11:30am • WASHINGTON --��If you���re like me, it���s hard to keep your New Year���s resolutions. You may start off strong and have good intentions, but the demands of everyday life get in the way, or the goals become overwhelming. I find it���s easier to set and complete smaller goals. With that in min Md. lawmakers begin session with warm greetings, vow to get to work 01/15/2015 05:07am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The first day back in Annapolis is like a school reunion, with lawmakers on opposite sides of the political aisle greeting each other warmly, asking about kids and family. And on Wednesday, that bipartisan backslapping was on full display as Republican Governor-elect Larry Hogan 4 Ways to Go Broke in Retirement 01/14/2015 07:00pm • Retirement is supposed to be a time when you finally get to sit back, relax and enjoy the leisure time a lifetime of labor has produced. However, many Americans aren't financially ready for retirement, and will spend their retirement years barely scraping by. Want to avoid that fate? Here are four b Bipolar Disorder: What You Need to Know 01/14/2015 07:00pm • At age 23, Stephanie Joseph noticed she was having trouble concentrating at work -- that is, when she actually made it into the office. Many days, she couldn't get out of bed. She spent hours staring at the wall, crying at the drop of a hat. And although she'd only worked for nine months as a certif Dwindling Va. funding could impact Fairfax Connector, Metro 01/14/2015 07:05am • WASHINGTON -- In the wake of the smoke-filled Metro ride that left one person dead and dozens sickened, Virginia���s Commonwealth Transportation Board on Tuesday heard about the difficult situation the state faces when it comes to transit funding. The director of Virginia���s Department of Rail a