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Boston expected to be No. 1 pick in WNBA draft 04/08/2023 12:27pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Aliyah Boston has been the consensus No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft all season. The Indiana Fever, who own the top choice, just had to wait for the South Carolina star to make it official she was going to enter this year's draft. Boston had the chance to return to South Carolina for Emergency funds: How much you should save and how to get started 04/06/2023 01:42pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. Emergencies can happen at any time. You may need a new roof, to fix a broken refrigerator or make up for lost income. Making sure you have an emergency savings fund is vital to help you get through a season of tough fina Guide to Custodial Brokerage Accounts 03/29/2023 08:00pm • There's an old proverb that says if you give a man a fish, you can feed him for a day. But if you teach him to catch his own fish, you can feed him for life. The same can be said for teaching your child to invest. You can save for your child's future and help her through college and possibly beyond, 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival FAQ 03/23/2023 06:33pm • Spring has finally arrived, and in D.C., that means it's time to celebrate the Tidal Basin's iconic cherry blossom trees, which just hit peak bloom Thursday. The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place in D.C. through April 16. This year's theme is "Spring It On!" See a preview Annapolis Film Festival brings powerful slate with 'Chevalier,' 'The Grotto' and 'Judy Blume Forever' 03/22/2023 02:25pm • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7525NAGtJU   The 11th annual Annapolis Film Festival returns to Annapolis, Maryland, this Thursday through Sunday. Over 70 films will screen at Maryland Hall on Chase Street, as well as Annapolis Elementary School, Asbury United Methodist Church and Are Personal Loans Taxable? 03/21/2023 08:00pm • Personal loans can be useful when you need extra funds, since you can use them for a variety of purposes. With a personal loan, the lender gives you a lump sum that you'll pay back with interest in monthly installments over time. A question you may have is whether the funds you receive count as ta Everything You Need to Know About Claiming a Mileage Tax Deduction 03/20/2023 08:00pm • Claiming a deduction for mileage can be a good way to reduce how much you owe Uncle Sam, but not everyone is eligible to write off their travel as a tax deduction. In the past, taxpayers had more options to deduct mileage and could claim unreimbursed travel while on the job. "That's not deductible a How to Invest for Your Kids and Teach Them About Investing 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Parents who teach their children financial literacy have the opportunity to set them up for life. Conversations about money can lead to successful outcomes because they: -- Place the time value of money in your corner-- Encourage delayed gratification-- Prepare your kids to become better consumers, How to Find the Right K-12 School for Your Child 03/05/2023 07:00pm • With her extensive background in education, Kiran Bhai is the person friends and family often turn to for help when it comes to choosing a school for their child. Bhai has worked in both public and charter schools and is the program director for schools and parenting at Making Caring Common, a proje Survey: Shoppers Use BNPL for New Tech, Clothes -- and Groceries 02/28/2023 07:00pm • Buy now, pay later, also known as BNPL, is a financial service that allows shoppers to break everyday purchases into smaller installments -- and it often encourages consumers to spend money they don't have or buy more items than they would have otherwise been able to afford, according to a new surve Is It Time to Toss Your Wallet? 02/27/2023 07:00pm • You can store so much data on your smartphone you may wonder if you really need a physical wallet anymore. It's just taking up space in your handbag or pocket, right? Much like snipping the cord to your landline, putting your financial information on your phone and getting rid of your wallet might s SECURE 2.0 Retirement Bill Offers New Incentives to Save for Retirement 02/22/2023 07:00pm • The SECURE 2.0 Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022, bringing with it a bevy of changes to retirement savings. The legislation introduced several policies designed to shore up long-term retirement savings for the average American, including rules like automatic enrollment in 401(k) programs Bill Gates Portfolio: 7 Best Stocks to Buy Now 02/20/2023 07:00pm • Here are some of Bill Gates' largest stock holdings in 2023.Bill Gates is the co-founder and former CEO of software giant Microsoft Corp. (ticker: MSFT), which has grown to become a $1.9 trillion technology behemoth. Gates' success at Microsoft propelled him to become the world's wealthiest person f 22 Legal Secrets to Reducing Your Taxes 02/15/2023 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. Fortunately, there are a number of completely legal ways to lower the amount you pay the taxman each year. These include credits, deductions and advanced invest Student Loans and Taxes: FAQs 02/02/2023 07:00pm • Higher-education costs have been on the rise for two decades, but fortunately, you can get some of that money back at tax time. Based on factors such as your filing status and household income, you may qualify for certain tax deductions and credits if you paid interest on a qualified student loan. D