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12 best Halloween freebies and deals from restaurants 10/21/2018 08:00pm • You don't have to wait for trick-or-treat night to indulge in Halloween goodies. Plenty of restaurants are already serving up spooky sweets, drinks and other limited-time treats. And others are announcing Halloween events that offer fun and freebies. Here's where to dine if you need to grab a bit 10 Things Everyone Must Know About Taxes 10/11/2018 08:00pm • Filing taxes can feel daunting, regardless of your income bracket, filing status or familiarity with current rules and regulations. Fortunately, getting important documents prepped and learning basic concepts, including how taxes are assessed and collected, can help make the process easier to naviga 12 Documents to Prepare Now for Your Heirs 10/03/2018 08:00pm • No one likes to think about death and end-of-life arrangements. However, being prepared for the inevitable is not only a smart thing to do, it's also a kind thing to do for loved ones. When people don't have their paperwork in order, "It's a complete nightmare for everybody," says Steven Jablonski, Do You Need a Tax Attorney? 10/01/2018 08:00pm • If filing your tax forms is typically a seamless and straightforward process, you may not consider turning to a tax professional or accountant for help preparing a return. However, in other cases, seeking assistance from a tax attorney may be unavoidable, depending on your financial situation. For 5 Tips for Investors Nearing Retirement 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Sooner or later the retirement plan gets a kickoff time, but setting a date is just one of the final steps in changing from the accumulation phase to the distribution phase, when you start spending those hard-won assets. The final 12 months are critical to assuring retirement goes as desired, and ex How to use an IRA giving strategy to increase tax benefits 09/26/2018 04:35am • WASHINGTON ��� Many of us give to charities not only out of a sense of helping our community or those in need, but also because it can be a powerful tax strategy. Normally, clients give cash or securities directly to their charities of choice, which results in an itemized deduction reported on Sc Don't Run Out of Money in Retirement 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Running out of money is one of the biggest fears people have after they retire. But there are lots of ways to prevent outliving your savings and put your mind at ease in the process. Here are seven suggestions to help you finance the rest of your life. Withdraw a modest amount from savings each yea Ready to make a donation? Here's how to vet a charity online 09/21/2018 05:02am • Q: Are there any online resources for vetting charities before I make a donation? Charity fraud scams are an ongoing problem, with the expected increase whenever a disaster strikes. Clever fraudsters have become very good at tugging at heartstrings to elicit donations to what will appear as a leg Do's and Don'ts of Using Store Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping 09/17/2018 08:00pm • With the winter holidays fast approaching, you may be wondering how to maximize savings on gifts with store credit cards. And you may be considering applying for a store-brand credit card to take advantage of generous discounts, exclusive savings and other perks and loyalty rewards as you stock up 7 Steps for Your Fall Financial Checkup 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it's easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a May survey by Capital One found that 87 percent of Americans say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. "It is easy for pe Be a happier parent this back-to-school season 09/04/2018 01:47am • WASHINGTON ��� With a return to early-morning routines, after-school obligations and carpool schedules that require more coordination than a cross-country trip, back-to-school means ���back-to-busy��� for many parents. And in the grind of the day-to-day, it���s easy to get dragged down by all of When in Doubt, Model Mr. Rogers 08/26/2018 08:00pm • The return of Fred Rogers from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" in the new documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"" could not have come at a better time. The world needs Fred Rogers now more than ever. Unfortunately, children today are inundated by negative messages and a lack of positive mentorship. Sips, bites, DJs and deals: Twilight Shop returns to Georgetown 08/24/2018 10:43am • WASHINGTON ��� More than 65 Georgetown merchants will take part in Georgetown's second-annual Georgetown Twilight Shop Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will include sales and events along M Street, Wisconsin Avenue and Georgetown's side streets. There will be five outdoor DJs throughout Georg 6 Hidden Risks of Index Investing 08/20/2018 08:00pm • "What are the hidden risks of index investing?" Few seem to be asking that question nowadays. Perhaps that's because there's a war going on in the asset management business: a scramble to slash fees and attract the hundreds of billions of dollars pouring into passively managed investment vehicles li 6 Ways to Fix a Retirement Savings Shortfall 08/19/2018 08:00pm • Most investors who have planned for retirement have a mental picture: not answering to the Man, some travel, spoiling grandkids and maybe a second home. But unexpected expenses, failing health, or investment losses can derail plan A. What's plan B? How to you make up for a shortfall? "Overspending h