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What to Know About the Second Stimulus Check 01/13/2021 12:00am • Your friends have received the second stimulus check. Many of your family members have received it. But you haven't, and you're likely wondering what gives? In fact, you probably have a lot of questions, including: Will there be a third stimulus check? To get up to speed on the latest stimulus paym 11 SPDR Sector ETFs to Buy Now 01/13/2021 12:00am • The right sector ETFs can outperform the broad market.The stock market is a big place full of many different companies. With the help of the Global Industry Classification Standard, or GICS, it's simple to divide Wall Street into 11 clear sectors that each have a distinct flavor and rely on unique c New Metro budget: Expanded bus service but 'tough choices ahead' 01/12/2021 11:12am • Metro officials have released new proposed budget details ahead of a board meeting Thursday meeting, which comes after the transit agency says it can now stave off drastic service cuts and layoffs thanks to an expected federal funding boost of around $610 million. Among the revisions is added Me Virginia 2021 legislative session begins: Coronavirus top of mind 01/12/2021 10:53am • Virginia lawmakers are scheduled to meet Wednesday for the start of their 2021 legislative session, and the coronavirus pandemic will once again take up a significant amount of their time. A top priority will be ensuring that schools have enough funding, including money for extra counselors, to h 12 tax deductions that have disappeared 01/12/2021 05:00am • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made major changes to the tax code and were a mixed bag for some households. While the standard deduction nearly doubled and the child tax credit increased, many other deductions and credits were eliminated. Not much will be changing for the 2020 tax year though. 10 Best Real Estate Podcasts to Listen to 01/12/2021 12:00am • If you're looking for a way to increase your real estate knowledge -- be it about investing, home improvement or housing news -- podcasts are a great resource. U.S. News has compiled best-of lists for podcasts about investing and personal finance, many of which occasionally touch on topics related t Hogan unveils $1B COVID-19 stimulus measure in Maryland 01/11/2021 12:17pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan unveiled a $1 billion stimulus and tax relief package aimed at easing the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic, which includes direct payments to "Marylanders in need." The RELIEF Act — which stands for Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entreprene Car Review: Lexus sticks with tried and true formula for GS 350 01/11/2021 04:10am • Buying a luxury car can be daunting, with a wide variety of choices to fit your taste and preferences. Lexus has been offering the GS sedan for years now, and it hasn’t changed very much, but that’s just fine. The car is very user-friendly, without much of a learning curve to operate all the What to Expect When Paying for College in 2021 01/11/2021 12:00am • Families in the challenging position of having college-age children during the coronavirus pandemic aren't just facing the prospect of continued virtual courses in the new year. Prospective and current students are also making what's often one of the largest financial investments of their lives at a Md. community leaders hold virtual rally calling on Gov. Hogan to release rainy-day funds for coronavirus aid 01/10/2021 03:59pm • Maryland leaders are calling on the governor to use rainy-day funds to assist with pandemic relief. Comptroller Peter Franchot said Maryland has the funds to help those struggling with food and rent and that money needs to be made available now. "I'm just kind of at the end of my rope because Metro service cuts, layoffs spared by COVID-19 relief funds 01/08/2021 09:13pm • Federal COVID-19 relief funding is expected to stave off Metro's service cuts and layoffs through the end of its current fiscal year. The approximate $610 million in aid was revealed by the regional transit system Friday night, though it still needs to receive board approval next week. Metro's fi What Is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) 01/08/2021 12:00am • Is printing money bad for the economy? Well, it can cause inflation, devalue a currency and have adverse impacts for investments. But there's an "unorthodox" macroeconomic theory that has gained popularity called Modern Monetary Theory, also known as MMT, that challenges the traditional way we thin Maryland offers 'economic stimulus' tax relief to some businesses, workers 01/06/2021 08:57pm • Pandemic-related tax relief described as an economic stimulus package is now in place for some small businesses and self-employed people in Maryland. Extensions for certain tax filing and payment deadlines were announced Wednesday by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, who described the move as Q&A: What Financial Advisors Should Know About PPP Loans 01/06/2021 12:00am • President Donald Trump last month signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, which delivered more aid for small businesses and a $600 check to millions of Americans' bank accounts. Much of the small-business relief comes through an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, which was in 9 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in January 01/06/2021 12:00am • Buy these stocks in January.The S&P 500 had a bumpy ride in 2020 but closed out the year at all-time highs on the strength of investor optimism surrounding a new administration in the White House, the rollout of multiple coronavirus vaccines and another round of economic stimulus. Analysts are a