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Does Long-Term Care Insurance or Medicare Cover Assisted Living? 02/03/2022 07:00pm • As they get older, many people consider moving into an assisted living facility -- and how they could pay for it. It's an issue that affects tens of millions of people in the U.S. Overall, about 70% of people who are age 65 or older today will need some kind of long-term care, according to long-term Legal Secrets to Reducing Your Taxes 01/26/2022 07:00pm • Taxes may be an inevitable part of life, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their earnings to the government. "Tax bills can ruin your day," opines Craig Ferrantino, president of Craig James Financial Services in Melville, New York. Fortunately, there are a number of co How to File Taxes When You Are Self-Employed 01/09/2022 07:00pm • Anyone who starts their own business eventually needs to learn how to file taxes as a self-employed worker. The alternative, not filing taxes and seeing your back taxes bill balloon over the years, isn't pretty. What Is Self-Employment Tax?Self-employment tax is a tax made up of Social Security and How not to get ripped off hiring a company for tree service 01/05/2022 11:25pm • Several inches of snowfall with the consistency of mashed potatoes have damaged lots of trees. A D.C.-based consumers' group with tips for hiring a tree service expects scammers will be coming out of the woodwork. "They're going to be coming to your door saying things like, 'Oh, I'm doing work ju Maryland auto insurance among highest; Virginia top for aggressive drivers 01/05/2022 12:13pm • Pandemic lockdowns in 2020 significantly impacted the number of commuters on the road, and the drop in insurance claims that resulted was so big that insurance companies issued policy holders partial refunds on their premium payments. Commuters are back on the road now, and insurance claims have Police in Virginia among those struggling to deter rising catalytic converter thefts 01/02/2022 09:02am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In the tiny town of Lawrenceville, Virginia, a van owned by Poplar Mount Baptist Church was knocked out of commission for weeks after thieves cut the catalytic converter out of its exhaust system. Several months later, across town, a catalytic converter was ripped from a va Important Financial Dates to Mark on Your Calendar 12/28/2021 07:00pm • Get financially organized.If your New Year's money resolution is to stay on top of your finances, a calendar can help.After all, much of staying organized with your finances means keeping track of dates. Just as you don't want to be late with a credit card bill, you really don't want to be late fili 6 Best TV Shows for Financial Advisors 12/28/2021 07:00pm • Money makes great television.Anyone who says money isn't intertwined with emotion is probably not a financial advisor and clearly hasn't seen modern television. Today's TV shows are rife with the drama inherent at the intersection of money and sentiment. Perhaps no one can appreciate the ensuing ent How Many Mortgage Lenders Should You Apply To? 12/22/2021 07:00pm • When you're ready to apply for a mortgage loan, you'll likely hear that you should shop around for multiple mortgage offers. It's often left unanswered how exactly you should do this. Shopping for a mortgage is not like comparison shopping for a new home appliance or car. 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However, as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued globally, many more advisors are being asked questions Montgomery Co. exec says he's committed to 'permanent changes' in cutting Silver Spring crime 11/24/2021 03:53pm • After dozens of drivers swarmed downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, during a rowdy car rally last weekend, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he is committed to significant efforts to curb crime in the area. "Having residents feel unsafe is simply not acceptable. No one should go to downt Top 7 Autonomous Vehicle Stocks to Buy Now 11/23/2021 07:00pm • A new era for the automotive industry.The automobile industry is going through one of the biggest evolutions in its history. There are two simultaneous trends that are changing everything. First off, after many false starts, it appears that the era of electric vehicles, or EVs, is finally here. 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