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Sandy Spring Bank rebrands WashingtonFirst branches 01/03/2018 04:07pm • WASHINGTON — One of the oldest community banks in the D.C. region is now the largest locally-based community bank in the region. Sandy Spring Bancorp has completed its $447 million acquisition of Reston-based WashingtonFirst Bank, effective Jan. 1. WashingtonFirst Bank's branding will change t 7 ETFs to Profit From Recent Tax Cuts 01/02/2018 07:00pm • Corporate earnings are going up.Big news for investors came out of Washington in December, as Congress finally passed tax reform. The much-anticipated legislation delivered on one of President Donald Trump's biggest campaign promises, which was one of the major reasons for investor optimism in 2017. 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for January 01/01/2018 07:00pm • It's a new year, and for many readers, that means it's a new you (at least for a few months). It can also mean a fresh-looking portfolio, so with that in mind, it's about time to examine some of the best stocks to buy for January. Here's a quick look at five names, what they've got going for them, The Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Roof Damage 01/01/2018 07:00pm • You've found a great house. It has every feature you want, and it's in a great neighborhood. The only issue is the inspector found damage to the roof. Should you buy this home anyway? What if the home isn't quite the house of your dreams and has damage on the roof? There are several issues here, ac Why now may be the right time to add a new living space to your home 12/28/2017 07:00pm • English basements. In-law suites. Garage apartments. Whichever type of additional living space may be popular where you live, they all fall under the umbrella of "accessory dwelling unit." And while these living options have been around in one form or another for many years, they're gaining populari Circle these dates on your 2018 family financial calendar 12/28/2017 08:00am • It can be hard to stay organized, even with smartphones, smart appliances and personal assistants that order things online for you. There's so much to remember, from day to day, and month to month. This is why we've created this family financial calendar for you. If you want to stay ahead of the 10 Bills to Lower in the New Year 12/27/2017 07:00pm • Whether it's losing weight or breaking a bad habit, New Year's resolutions are a time-honored tradition. For those hoping to clean up their finances or put away more money for retirement this year, the best place to start is by cutting all unneeded expenses that can whittle down a budget. "January Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers 12/26/2017 07:00pm • When it comes to repaying student loans, it's better to pay less. Different surveys have highlighted the great lengths to which student loan borrowers say they would go to lessen their debt, including giving up their right to vote and eating tarantulas. A more appetizing way to save money is refinan What Is Revolving Credit -- and How Can It Ruin Your Credit Score? 12/26/2017 07:00pm • You've got bills, bills, bills -- but payday doesn't always align with those due dates. And what if you need to make a big-ticket purchase that you just don't have the cash for right now? You might need revolving credit. How Revolving Credit Is Different From an Installment Loan Revolving credit is 5 Reasons Why a 401(k) Loan Rarely Pays Off 12/26/2017 07:00pm • Investors are often told that 401(k) loans should be rare, small and brief. Rules of thumb can't work in every circumstance, but it usually makes sense to leave these retirement accounts alone except in emergencies. Still, there can be other times when a hefty loan would make sense on paper. If you Millennials, Stop Doubting Your Investment Choices 12/21/2017 07:00pm • Overconfidence has a way of harming your portfolio, making you believe you know more about the market than you really do. What gets less attention is how a lack of confidence can be equally detrimental to your returns. Low confidence has become the norm for many young investors. In a 2017 Wells Far How to Kick-Start Your Retirement Savings in 2018 12/21/2017 07:00pm • It doesn't matter whether you're 20 or 60. You need to be saving for retirement. If that's something that's been on the back burner, make 2018 the year you focus on preparing for your future. "Don't feel bad about being behind," says Andrea Coombes, investing and retirement specialist for personal f 10 Things to Know About Selecting a College Major 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Decide on What to Study as an UndergradChoosing a major is one of your most important decisions as a college student. The right discipline can lead to high-paying job offers or help pave the way for certain graduate degrees.Higher education experts encourage prospective undergrads to consider the fo 10 of the Best S&P 500 Dividend Stocks 12/20/2017 07:00pm • Look beyond the most popular names.The Standard & Poor's 500 index of stocks consists of the 500 largest and most influential companies in America. However, not all of these picks are worthy of consideration by dividend investors. After all, a large portion doesn't even pay dividends. These are 9 Financial Resolutions for Pre-Retirees 12/20/2017 07:00pm • If you will be retiring in the next few years, you can consider yourself a pre-retiree. Those who plan to retire in the next five years need to start preparing their finances for the transition. Here are some of the New Year's resolutions pre-retirees should make this year to get ready for retireme