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Smart ways to save money for retirement

Parents may want to pay for their child's education, but they also need enough money in the bank to survive in retirement. Financial expert Carmen Wong Ulrich offers some money saving advice.

Tags: retirement, savings, college tuition, wtop saves you money, Randi Martin

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Despite sequester, D.C. sees credit rating boost

Citing the District's strong financial policies, Standard & Poor's has raised the city's credit rating even though federal budget cuts could limit the District's future revenue growth.

Tags: credit rating agencies, Standard and Poor, Vincent Gray,

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Mint.com: Free financial planning

This completely free financial planning site offers a way to combine financial accounts in one place to make monitoring easier and savings goals more attainable.

Tags: mint, lacey mason, financial planning, website of the week, money,

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Get your credit in check in the new year

It's a new year and time to take stock of your finances and get your fiscal house in order.

Tags: Financial Regulatory Authority, Gerri Walsh, money, wtop saves you money, credit report

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