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Amid protests and construction, lawyer for Rockwool factory threatens lawsuit 09/13/2018 02:00pm • WASHINGTON — As heavy machinery builds a mammoth 463,000-square-foot insulation factory on the site of a former apple orchard in Ranson, West Virginia, thousands of concerned neighbors and some local governments are trying to stop construction in its tracks. However, the Denmark-based company, 5 Benefits of a 401(k) Plan You Haven't Considered 09/12/2018 08:00pm • As employers phased out traditional pensions, 401(k) plans were introduced to fill in the gaps. Named for the subsection of Internal Revenue Service code that allows for them, these accounts have become the primary retirement savings vehicle for many people. The tax benefits of traditional 401(k) p Global Debt Leaves World 'Vulnerable' to Upheaval 09/12/2018 08:00pm • Standing before an auditorium at the University of Hong Kong earlier this year, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde praised what she saw as a "strong upswing that holds the promise of higher incomes and living standards" around the world. But she also warned that the goo 7 Surprising Ways Retirement Will Change Your Life 09/12/2018 08:00pm • You can plan for it, dream about it and try to visualize it, but there's no way to tell for sure what retirement will be like for you until after you've actually pulled the trigger and left the job. As you contemplate this major life change, remember to prepare for these potential retirement surpri Mary J. Blige, Cage the Elephant are 1st concerts at new Entertainment and Sports Arena 09/12/2018 10:29am • WASHINGTON — The District will cut the ribbon at the city's new Entertainment and Sports Arena on St. Elizabeths East campus in Congress Heights on Sept. 22, and the first two concerts will follow in October. On Oct. 6, Mary J. Blige, the Grammy Award winner and 2018 double Oscar nominee, will 8 Misconceptions About Health Care Costs in Retirement 09/11/2018 08:00pm • While many Americans are aware that health care expenses will be significant during retirement, it can be tough to decipher exact amounts to set aside for medical treatment. Four out of five workers have not calculated how much they will need for health costs in retirement, according to a 2018 Emplo 5 Legal Tax Shelters Almost Everyone Should Use 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Tax shelters have gotten a bad rap. Some are illegal, such as offshore companies and bank accounts that aim to hide income and profit from the government to avoid tax. But there are plenty of havens for law-abiding citizens that cut taxes. A tax shelter is simply a way to reduce your taxable income, 7 Steps for Your Fall Financial Checkup 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it's easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a May survey by Capital One found that 87 percent of Americans say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. "It is easy for pe When's the Next Financial Crisis Coming -- and How Do You Prepare? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • A decade has passed since the height of the last major financial crisis. And if you have a pessimistic -- or practical -- mindset, you know that Americans are due for another money meltdown in the future. Today's economy looks different than it did 10 years ago. The U.S. stock market has experienced 4 Tips to Catch Up on Retirement Goals 09/10/2018 08:00pm • For many Americans, saving enough funds so they can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that retirement can offer is a top priority. And while the prospect of retiring remains top of mind, all is not necessarily well. In fact, of Americans age 45 to 65 actively saving for retirement, almost half (49 7 Ways the Midterm Elections Could Impact Investors 09/10/2018 08:00pm • Pollsters think Democrats will make gains in Congress.The November U.S. midterm elections are coming up fast. President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress have implemented several market-moving changes since the last election, but polls suggest Democrats could regain a majority in the House of R Car Review: Chevrolet Bolt EV quells concerns about electric cars' driving range 09/09/2018 11:54pm • WASHINGTON — I’ve driven many electric cars over the years. The instant power from the electric motor is nice but the driving range is always first on my mind. Most of the models I’ve driven have had ranges of 60-100 miles. While good for short commutes, it doesn’t make much of a highway 10 common mistakes made on the FAFSA 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Many schools and states use the FAFSA to determine student aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, is a form that determines student aid eligibility for federal student loans and grants. Many colleges and universities as well as states also use the form to In Education Cuts, Children in Jordan Face a New Threat 09/09/2018 08:00pm • AMMAN, Jordan -- As students said goodbye to summer and headed back into classrooms last week in Jordan, international aid agencies warn that budget cuts and program reductions will adversely affect tens of thousands of children across the country, which has one of the highest concentrations of refu Apple Inc. (AAPL) Earnings Hit By New Tariffs 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) investors were hoping that the company could avoid major fallout from the trade war between the U.S. and China, but a new letter from Apple to the U.S. trade representative suggests a number of Apple products are being impacted by the latest rounds of U.S. import tariffs.