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How to Compare Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses 01/27/2022 07:00pm • The best credit card sign-up bonuses can provide you with hundreds of dollars in cash, travel rewards or general rewards points. But without the right context for some rewards programs, it can be difficult to know how much value you're getting. On the surface, some bonuses may seem bigger, but when 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 Crypto Taxes: Your Guide to Navigating the Chaos 01/20/2022 07:00pm • Failing to properly report and pay taxes on cryptocurrency holdings might have gone unnoticed in years past, but experts say those days are over. The Internal Revenue Service has again and again signaled its efforts to not only enforce the tax code in the world of virtual currency, but to target cry 5 Strategies for Charity-Minded Clients in 2022 01/18/2022 07:00pm • Tax deductions are not often top of mind when charitable-minded clients donate to their favorite nonprofit organizations, but if they do it right, these clients may be able to take advantage of the tax code to make tax-efficient, practical and impactful charitable contributions. "There are a lot of Learn From Billionaires: Investors Should Consider Selling Stock Positions 01/17/2022 07:00pm • Even billionaires are concerned about financial planning, if their recent stock sales are any indication. Last year, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos were among the uber-wealthy tech founders who cashed out significant stock positions. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, some of Fairfax Co. schools unveil plan to work through COVID-related teacher shortages 01/06/2022 07:08pm • In preparation for students' return to Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia on Monday, the school system has announced measures to continue in-person learning as coronavirus caseloads in the D.C. region remain high. In an email sent to staff members and families, Superintendent Scott Brabran 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. 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Chuck Robb and wife injured after McLean house fire 12/22/2021 11:25pm • Fire Investigators have been on the scene trying to determine the cause of the McLean fire. (Courtesy Fairfax County Fire & Rescue) Former Virginia Gov. and U.S. Sen. Chuck Robb and his wife, Lynda, sustained injuries as a massive fire destroyed their McLean home late Tuesday. "The Robb f 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 What's Safe to Do After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? 12/21/2021 07:00pm • Since the arrival in mid-December 2020 of a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19, there's been a glimmer of hope at the end of the long, dark tunnel of this pandemic. As shots find their way into arms, many vaccinated people are wondering what's safe for them to do and how to navigate the las 10 of the S&P 500's Best Performing Stocks of 2021 12/16/2021 07:00pm • Fossil fuels, chipmakers and cybersecurity stocks were among the best performers for 2021.The S&P 500 is up a solid 24% for the year through Dec. 16, but even the worst performing stock on this list has risen by more than 100%. As far as a theme among 2021's best performing stocks, three of the How to give more to charity this year 12/14/2021 07:30am • 'Tis the season to give: In fact, about a third of annual giving occurs in December, and 12% during the last three days of the year, according to Charity Navigator. But if you're like a lot of people, the idea of donating to charity can be financially painful. So instead of giving until it hurts, What Advisors Should Know About Donor-Advised Funds 12/09/2021 07:00pm • Donor-advised funds can be a smart way to give back to the community while cutting taxes, but financial advisors who help clients set up these accounts should be well-versed in the details of how they work. While there are many benefits of donor-advised funds, including having the flexibility to dec