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Should You Set Up a Charitable Trust? 02/22/2022 07:00pm • If you have extra funds and want to support a cause, a charitable trust might be an option. "A charitable trust can only be set up to give money to a charitable cause, but it also is a valued way to pass assets down to beneficiaries without the burden of estate or gift tax," says Anthony Martin, CEO WUSA Channel 9 owner to be acquired by private investors 02/22/2022 09:46am • Tysons, Virginia-based Tegna, whose 64 television stations include WUSA Channel 9 in D.C., will be acquired by private investors for $5.4 billion. The total value of the takeover by New York-based Standard General LP, including assumption of Tegna debt, is $8.6 billion. More Business N Is a Bitcoin Credit Card Right for You? 02/21/2022 07:00pm • Bitcoin has given investors a wild ride over the past couple of years. The value of a single coin was below $10,000 at the start of 2020. By the end of 2021, it surpassed $60,000 multiple times, with dramatic lows in between. With its growing popularity, you may be curious whether it's worth incorpo Can You Get a Personal Loan When You're Self-Employed? 02/21/2022 07:00pm • If you're self-employed and short on cash, you may be eligible for borrowing options including personal loans. Personal loans provide a set amount of money that you repay over a fixed time frame, and they can be helpful for borrowers looking to consolidate debt or cover a large or emergency expense. 9 red flags that could trigger a tax audit 02/21/2022 07:50am • What is an IRS audit? The IRS may choose to review a taxpayer's accounts and financial information to ensure all tax laws are being followed. Even though the IRS only audited 0.3% of individual income tax returns in 2020, many taxpayers live in fear of a letter from the IRS questioning items on Bill to protect mental health of frontline health care workers passes the Senate 02/20/2022 07:40am • A bill designed to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout and mental health conditions among health care professionals has passed the U.S. Senate and is on its way to President Biden's desk for signing. The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, introduced by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in Tax Filing Tips for College Students 02/17/2022 07:00pm • College students are usually in a time of transition between being children and adults. They may be living away from home but still financially dependent on their parents. Or they may start earning their own income while they're in school. Their taxes are in transition, too -- some students can be c DC attorney general's suit against Trump inaugural committee gets trial date 02/17/2022 02:31pm • D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine's lawsuit against former President Donald Trump's inaugural committee, the Trump Hotel and the Trump Organization over the alleged misuse of $1.1 million is going to trial in September. The Office of the Attorney General filed the suit in 2020, alleging that the Personal Finance Ratios to Know at All Times 02/16/2022 07:00pm • Plan your finances like a professional.If you seek out a financial planner or advisor for help managing your money, the first thing they'll do is conduct an analysis of your financial situation. A big part of that analysis will come down to ratios. Professional planners use ratios and benchmarks to Some of Best Personal Finance Podcasts to Listen to in 2022 02/16/2022 07:00pm • The amount of financial content available online is staggering. Along with articles and videos, there are countless podcasts devoted to helping you pay off debt, invest wisely and retire comfortably. Personal finance podcasts are available on apps such as Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts or throug NFL stadium bills clear Virginia Senate, House 02/16/2022 05:51pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Bills that could lead to construction of a $3 billion Washington Commanders NFL football stadium complex in Prince William or Loudoun cou 7 High-Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $10 02/15/2022 07:00pm • Cheap dividend stocks are riskier but offer big income.Technically, share prices don't matter much to the performance of stocks or your total stake in companies. Whether you have one share worth $10,000 or 10,000 shares worth $1, your dollar amount invested is the same. 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