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Maryland Board of Public Works reaffirms state property tax rate at current rate 04/24/2025 09:20am • Maryland property owners will not see an increase in the state share of the property tax rate next year, when the rate will hold steady at the same level it’s been since 2007. The three-member Board of Public Works voted unanimously, and without debate, Wednesday to approve a recommendation to Money Matters: Tips for coming out from underneath a mountain of debt 04/23/2025 05:02am • For Faustino Vera, falling ill from COVID-19 five times kept him away from his job as a ride-share driver for long periods of time. Without being able to work, he turned to his credit cards to keep the family afloat, using the cards to pay for their home, utilities, groceries and other needs. Bef Expert on saving for college says to 'save as much as you can, as frequently as you can' 04/21/2025 05:50am • With the cost of college front-and-center for so many parents, families are looking for ways to save so their children have money set aside. One of the most popular tools for that is the 529 plan, a tax-advantaged investment account designed for education savings. Kaitlyn Large, a mother in Mo $100,000 doesn’t pay the bills for a small family in DC 04/17/2025 10:38am • A generation ago, $100,000 was considered an upper-middle class income. The median household income in the U.S. in 1984 was just under $59,000. Today, it is about $81,000. In the D.C. metro, the median household income is currently just over $106,000. But for a small family living in the region, Should you show your kids your paycheck? DC group says 'Yes,' if they ask 04/14/2025 11:18am • Financial literacy courses are now required in 27 states, and studies have shown the benefits. A report by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Investor Education Foundation said students who have taken personal finance courses in high school have better average credit scores and lowe Major interest, jail time, an IRS agent at your door — here's what could happen if you don't file your taxes by April 15 04/14/2025 05:24am • Congratulations, folks, we did it — we made it to one of the least-awesome times of the year: tax season. Break out the champagne. Unless there's a federal holiday, your deadline to file (and pay) is always April 15. Like death, it’s nonnegotiable. Now, if you’re one of those responsible Montgomery County’s 'Sweet Release' program teaches baking skills to inmates 04/11/2025 05:12am • April is "Second Chance Month," which spotlights the barriers those with a criminal record face. In Montgomery County, Maryland, the pathway to a new life for some inmates is sweet, thanks to the "Sweet Release" bakery program. Ben Stevenson, Montgomery County’s director of Correction an Having trouble paying off debt? A new survey says you're not alone 04/09/2025 08:56am • If you're having trouble paying off debt, you're not alone. Consumer credit reporting company Experian put out a new survey that shows more people are struggling with getting debt under control. The survey found that about 36% of adults took on an additional job or side hustle to pay off debt, wh India's Modi in Sri Lanka on a 2-day state visit as concerns grow over China's influence 04/04/2025 01:58pm • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began a two-day state visit to neighboring Sri Lanka, where he was expected to sign several power and defense agreements as concerns grow over the influence of regional rival China in the debt-stricken island nation. Modi is t ‘Oh sh--.’ RH CEO sees stock slide as reciprocal tariffs unveiled during Q4 earnings conference call 04/04/2025 12:07pm • A real-time reaction to the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff actions and lackluster earnings has the CEO of luxury furniture maker RH in the spotlight. On Wednesday RH, previously known as Restoration Hardware, reported a fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted profit of $1.58 per share on revenue o Lebanon's new central bank chief vows to fight money laundering and terrorism funding 04/04/2025 09:56am • BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new central bank governor vowed Friday that the institution will fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism and will work independently away from political intervention. Karim Souaid, who was speaking after officially taking office in Beirut, added that he will South Korea's ousted president belongs to a long line of troubled leaders 04/04/2025 12:07am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Three years after becoming president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol was formally removed from office on Friday as the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment over an ill-fated December decision to impose martial law. Yoon's self-inflicted downfall continues a trend of Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar 04/03/2025 09:05pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy. More than a month after House Republicans surprised Washington by advancing their framework fo How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions 04/03/2025 08:38pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A young actor’s suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship. They are part of a growing drama in the Asian entertainment world that raises questions about society’s treatment of celebrities in crisis, with harsh media and online commentary amplifyi Indexes___________________________Close_____Dly Chg___Week Chg__Ytd Chg 04/03/2025 08:04pm • Balanced Fund + 6.37 Corporate A-Rated Debt + 1.78 Emerging Markets + 5.45 Equity Income Fund + 9.00 GNMA