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7 questions to ask when taking control of a trust 04/18/2018 03:55am • WASHINGTON — As women control more of our nation’s wealth, they also are taking the reins on trust accounts established for their benefit. For many women, this may be the first time they have primary or sole control over a substantial amount of money. While having more wealth at your dispo Tax Reform Is a Windfall for REIT Investors 04/12/2018 08:00pm • Real estate has traditionally held up well against market swings and rising inflation. Real estate investment trusts offer a compact, tax-advantaged alternative to direct ownership, and thanks to tax reform, those advantages are better than ever. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduces several ne Uber tries to extend reach, DC users can now rent bikes 04/11/2018 10:30am • WASHINGTON — Anyone with the Uber app in D.C. can now use it to rent a JUMP bike, the electric bikes that Uber now owns. The option is now available in the menu that users can open on the left side of the app. It is expected to expand later to all cities with the JUMP bikes. In addition to W 8 Ways to Cash In on a Hot Housing Market 04/10/2018 08:00pm • Only real estate offers the benefit of leverage.As investments go, residential rental properties have plenty of pitfalls, from bad tenants to costly repairs. Uneducated investors "can easily lose all of their equity in a property if they overpay," says Daniel Beckerman, founder and CEO of Beckerman The 3 Best Places to Retire on the Beach 04/05/2018 08:00pm • If your retirement daydreams include white sand and the sparkling sea, you're probably looking into retirement on the beach. These overseas retirement spots boast world-class sea, sand, sun and surf. Each top beach pick is also in a country that offers important advantages for expats and foreign ret 5 Ways to Retire on Less Money 04/04/2018 08:00pm • It can be a problem for some retirees to live on a fixed income. One potential solution is to lower your expenses. No one wants to surrender the things they enjoy -- whether it's a sports activity, a trip to the mall or a warm home in winter -- but sometimes we can achieve our objectives by going a Last-minute, need-to-know tax tips before filing your 2017 taxes 04/04/2018 06:40am • WASHINGTON — Tax Day is right around the corner, and this year it falls on Tuesday, April 17, not April 15. That gives taxpayers two extra days to either file or extend their 2017 tax returns. So let’s review what you need to file on or before April 17, as well as some last-minute tax tips to co How to Plan an International Trip During Retirement 04/03/2018 08:00pm • Whether you've always dreamed of checking global destinations off your bucket list, or you have only recently felt the twitch to travel internationally, one thing is certain: The retirement years are a nearly perfect time to pack your bags. You have more time in your schedule, as well as the flexib Airbnb starts collecting 'hotel' tax from some Va. renters 04/03/2018 03:52pm • WASHINGTON — In a first-of-its-kind deal for a locality in Virginia, Airbnb is now collecting — on behalf of Alexandria — "hotel" taxes from short-term renters of private residences in the city. Locally, Airbnb also provides that paperwork shortcut for homeowner hosts in D.C. and Montgomery Can You Pay Your Rent or Mortgage With a Credit Card? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Forget what your parents told you -- credit cards don't have to be for financial emergencies only. Credit cards offer flexibility in your budget, more protection than a debit card and the ability to earn rewards. You stand to gain a lot by charging your expenses. But what about your rent or mortgage There's No Better Time to Be a Real Estate Investor 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Real estate investors may have never had it so good. A classic alternative investment in a volatile stock market, real estate also just got a boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, with landlords among the biggest winners. The law's new provisions especially favor rental properties. "Real estate inv 30 Top Indoor Water Parks around the World 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Cool off year-round at one of these exhilarating water parks.The concept of "taking the waters" dates to the Romans, who favored curative mineral springs for relaxation and health. Today, water holidays can range from water parks with thrilling plunge, swirl and slide rides for all ages to wellness Top 5 planning tips when selling a business 03/28/2018 06:45am • If you own a business and are planning to sell it at some point in the future, these five financial planning areas are important to consider. In working with business owners as they prepare to sell their businesses, I have noticed that they often neglect the important personal financial planning Cut Your 2018 Investing Tax Bill 03/27/2018 08:00pm • The new tax law has upended tax planning for investors. With 2018's higher standard deduction, fewer tax brackets and new tax treatments for some, now is the time to prepare to cut next year's investing tax bill. Here's the Cliffs Notes version of the new tax law. There are fewer tax brackets -- re New taxes on Airbnb stays in Alexandria 03/27/2018 06:03pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Residents in one Virginia city who rent out their homes through the short-term rental service Airbnb will have to start charging hotel occupancy taxes. The Washington Post reports that Airbnb and the city of Alexandria, a northern Virginia suburb of the nation's capital,