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The Guide for First-Time Homebuyers 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Owning a home is a major milestone many Americans expect to achieve in their lifetime. It's not simply about having the ability to stay in one place for years -- it's also about taking advantage of the incentives to homeownership, including the financial security to make a major investment and see Contrasting styles in the race to become Alexandria's mayor 06/11/2018 12:43am • Editor’s note: This is one of a series of pieces on Virginia’s Jun. 12 primary races. WTOP also interviewed all candidates in contested local Congressional races. WASHINGTON – Alexandria’s Democratic primary for mayor, the winner of which regularly wins the office in November, features th 7 tips for buying beach real estate in Del., Md. 06/11/2018 12:00am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying, Retirement Savings Milestones to Hit by Age 30 06/10/2018 08:00pm • Retirement strategiesSaving for retirement prior to age 30 makes it easier to build a large nest egg for retirement. Young people can take advantage of decades of investment growth, and have a lot to gain by taking steps to minimize investment fees and taxes. Aim to make these retirement planning mo How to Find the Sweet Spot When Investing in Bonds 06/10/2018 08:00pm • Most bond investors know that reaching too hard for higher yield means taking on a lot more risk, but experts say that with some sleuthing it's possible to find a sweet spot, where more yield is worth it. So, what should the investor look for? Where do the higher-yielding securities fit in the port Maryland Gov. Hogan launches re-election bid 06/10/2018 06:17am • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford officially announced their re-election campaign in Annapolis on Saturday. "This is a fight for Maryland's future," Hogan told a crowd of supporters on Saturday. Hogan cited his record of funding education, cutting taxes and 6 Side Jobs to Make Extra Money 06/07/2018 08:00pm • Working on the side Whether to make a dent in their debt, save up for vacations or gain more financial independence, many workers are turning to side jobs to supplement their incomes. Demanding anywhere from just a few to several dozen hours a week, "gig" labor goes by several names. The Bureau of L How to Create a Budget That Prioritizes Experiences Over Things 06/07/2018 08:00pm • The days of dreaming about McMansions and luxury cars seem to be dwindling. Nowadays people are more likely to want a tiny house and a lift on Uber. "We're moving into the experience age," says Cary George, CEO of TripGift, a U.K.-based company that sells travel gift cards and offers booking servic The $3 Trillion Move That Could Boost U.S. Stocks 06/07/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. economy is on strong footing, and so too are U.S. stocks, which have enjoyed a nine-year bull market. But now geopolitical tensions over talks with North Korea and ongoing trade negotiations, not to mention midterm elections, are contributing to heightened volatility and raising questions The Talk to Have With Your Kids Before You Retire 06/07/2018 08:00pm • Baby boomer parents need to add an important item to their retirement checklist: A conversation with your kids to discuss how your life will change in retirement. It can be uncomfortable for some parents, but you need to prepare your children for your impending retirement. "It's important to start Fitbit Inc (FIT) Has a New CFO, But the Same Problems 06/06/2018 08:00pm • Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) stock is having a roller-coaster week after the company announced the departure of CFO William Zerella. The stock price dropped before rebounding by the market's close on Wednesday, but analysts say the management change does little to improve the company's outlook. Zerella i 8 Investing Do's and Don'ts During Market Volatility 06/06/2018 08:00pm • Seesawing markets are a fact of life.The only certainties in life are death, taxes and market volatility. They don't come at the same time or in the same magnitude every year, but come they will. We've gone from only eight 1 percent swings in the Dow Jones industrial average for all of last year to 5 common divorce mistakes to avoid 06/06/2018 05:19am • Every divorce has unique characteristics making the experience different for each person. That said, there are a handful of mistakes we find are common occurrences in a divorce. If you’re contemplating divorce, or in the middle of negotiations, this may serve as a good checklist to help you avoid ‘A man of everybody’ – remembering Robert F. Kennedy 50 years later 06/06/2018 04:39am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '14282577-34c3-4cde-9ed3-322ec57e026b' }).render("63761535ef277a70");}); WASHINGTON — Fifty years ago this week, Baker's dozen: 12 Dems, 1 GOPer crowd Alexandria City Council race 06/06/2018 01:12am • WASHINGTON — If two's company and three's a crowd, the Alexandria City Council race could be a raucous party. Twelve Democrats and one Republican are vying for the six, three-year City Council seats in Alexandria, Virginia, June 12. That includes four incumbents: Willie Bailey, John T. Chapman,