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Is early 2022 the best time to book air travel? 01/02/2022 07:11am • Although there was a return to pre-pandemic levels of travel during the 2021 holiday season, it's likely concerns about COVID-19 will continue to diminish consumer confidence for planning their next vacation. Peter Greenberg, travel editor for CBS News, told WTOP that despite pandemic concerns, t DC, Md. and Va. laws taking effect in 2022 01/01/2022 08:30am • New Year's Day is more than a calendar change in D.C., Maryland and Virginia as several laws take effect in 2022. DC D.C. residents can expect reduced noise from grounds care. A ban on selling and using gas-powered leaf blowers will start on Jan. 1, with fines of up to $500 for those caught The week in bankruptcies: 3 entities in Greater Washington 12/31/2021 10:00am • The Washington Business Journal offers a weekly roundup of bankruptcy filings in the region based on public records collected by parent company American City Business Journals. During the week that ended Dec. 24, Washington-area bankruptcy courts recorded three business filings. Year to date throug 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 10 Major Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2022 12/28/2021 07:00pm • 10 top upcoming IPOs to watch in 2022.Over the past year, a number of hot companies underwent initial public offerings, but that doesn't mean investors looking for the best new upcoming IPO in 2022 have nowhere to turn. Yes, a record-setting 1,000 companies went public in 2021, raising $315 billion 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. You'll be weighing offers f How to Create a Financial Plan Like a Pro 12/22/2021 07:00pm • A financial plan is any good investor's foundation -- a first step toward creating a long-term strategy that sticks, whether your goal is to repay debts or build wealth for generations to come. Your financial plan is your compass as you make decisions, large and small, that involve money. Major life Digital roadside assistance startup raises $75M in debt financing 12/22/2021 05:07pm • Urgently Inc. — the Vienna company that aims to upend the roadside assistance industry — has taken on $75 million in debt financing to further the company’s growth, including "aggressively" expanding the company’s footprint in the U.S., it said in a press release Wednesday. The financing co How to Prepare to Be an Executor of an Estate 12/21/2021 07:00pm • If a loved one asks you to be the executor of their estate, think carefully before you take on this responsibility. While you have the option of declining the request, the person reaching out likely considers you to be responsible and detail oriented. An executor of an estate typically helps file pa 7 Tips to Pay Off Multiple Student Loans 12/21/2021 07:00pm • A college degree is a significant investment that for many students demands a significant amount of debt. This means that taking out multiple student loans is a reality for many borrowers. For example, data from the Education Data Initiative indicates that 39% to 50% of indebted student borrowers ha The week in bankruptcies: 3 entities in Greater Washington 12/17/2021 10:00am • The Washington Business Journal offers a weekly roundup of bankruptcy filings in the region based on public records collected by parent company American City Business Journals. During the week that ended Dec. 10, Washington-area bankruptcy courts recorded three business filings, including two with 8 Great Fixed-Income Funds to Buy for 2022 12/16/2021 07:00pm • These investments pay a return on a fixed schedule.As 2021 comes to a close, bond funds are showing signs of struggle. The Morningstar Core Bond Index recorded its first decline since 2013 this month. As interest rates begin to rise, things aren't looking much better for fixed-income investors in 20 Legal help center opens in Montgomery County 12/15/2021 01:10pm • Navigating the legal system can be difficult and expensive, but a group of attorneys in Rockville, Maryland, are making sure residents get the support they need. The new District Court Help Center, on the second floor of the Rockville District Courthouse, is intended to help residents with everyt DC first responders honored for saving a jogger's life 12/15/2021 01:39am • Six U.S. Capitol Police officers and seven members of D.C. Fire and EMS have been recognized for saving the life of a woman who suffered a heart attack while jogging near the Capitol in late October. During a hero's ceremony at DC Engine Company 3 on New Jersey Ave Northwest, within sight of the Three essential steps to make your agency more innovative 12/14/2021 03:43pm • This content is provided by SAIC. Like “quality,” “disruption” and “paradigm shift” in the past, the word “innovation” is becoming overused to the extent that it’s in danger of losing its meaning—and its relevance. Where “innovation” used to refer to a leap forward or a tr