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The Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Advantage 01/10/2023 07:00pm • Decoding Medicare health insurance plan options can be daunting for beneficiaries. What is Medicare? Medicare is health insurance available for people ages 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with either Lou Gehrig's disease (also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS) or Nursing Home Red Flags You Should Watch Out for 01/09/2023 07:00pm • The importance of visiting nursing homesChoosing the right nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a challenging task. You want to find a facility where residents are treated with respect and where the level of care is high. Nursing home ratings from federal and state agencies can help you see h U.S. News Ranks the Best Jobs 01/09/2023 07:00pm • The U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Jobs of 2023 provide a comprehensive list to aid you in making the best decision for your next career move. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and our own in-house reporting, these top jobs, which require different levels of ed How to Pay Less Tax on Retirement Account Withdrawals 01/08/2023 07:00pm • Decrease your tax bill.You don't get to use all the money in your traditional 401(k) and IRA for retirement because you still have to pay taxes on it. Income tax is generally due on each distribution from traditional retirement accounts. However, there are several ways to minimize taxes as you pull Jones announces new Md. Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session 01/06/2023 09:30am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland Democrats will have a new leading voice in the House of Delegates when the General Assembly convenes next week. House Speaker Ad 9 Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit 01/04/2023 07:00pm • What is an IRS audit?The IRS may choose to review a taxpayer's accounts and financial information to ensure they followed all tax laws. Even though the IRS audited only 0.3% of individual income tax returns in 2020, many taxpayers live in fear of a letter from the bureau questioning items on their r How to Set Up Your Utilities 01/04/2023 07:00pm • Preparations for your move to a new home are underway and you're starting to pack, get rid of items you don't need and schedule movers. But you're not ready to move until you've set up your utilities at your new address. Here are answers to common questions about setting up your utilities: -- What u Smart Technology for Landlords 01/02/2023 07:00pm • Owning a few rental units can be a great way to establish a passive income stream, but it can be hard to be a landlord on your own. You can't be in several places at once, and even if you hire a property manager, you may still find that you're being called out a lot more than you'd like. Fortunately How Curiosity Boosts Employee Engagement and Work Performance 12/29/2022 07:00pm • What one habit can make you happier and perform better at work? According to a new study, intellectual curiosity may be the key. The 2022 research, which was published in European Medical Journal, revealed that employees who report higher levels of curiosity are more likely to be engaged and find me Md. awards $10 million in community safety grants 12/29/2022 04:25pm • More than 150 Maryland nonprofits, business districts, local governments and neighborhood associations are getting nearly $10 million in grants as part of the state’s Community Safety Works Program. Gov. Larry Hogan announced the grant awards, which are designed to help combat crime and improve Federal Student Loan Delinquency and Default: What to Know 12/26/2022 07:00pm • Delinquency paves the way to default when it comes to repaying student loans, and millions of Americans who borrowed to fund their postsecondary education find themselves on that problematic path each year. About 15% of all individual student loans are in default at any given time, with more than a 12 Ways to Avoid the IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty 12/26/2022 07:00pm • Keep your 10%.Distributions from individual retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 typically trigger a 10% early withdrawal penalty. However, the IRA withdrawal rules contain several exceptions to the penalty if you meet certain circumstances or spend the money on specific purchases. Here are 12 ways Here's how to track Santa around the world, thanks to NORAD 12/24/2022 11:48am • Santa Claus has packed his sleigh with toys for all the good kids and he has made sure the reindeer are secured for takeoff. Now, they are traveling around the world to visit millions of households. While you are waiting to hear the jingle of bells in the air that means Santa is near, the North A 6 Financial Advising Trends for 2023 12/22/2022 07:00pm • The past year has been a rough ride for investors and financial advisors alike. Record inflation, deteriorating asset prices, skyrocketing rents and concerns about an impending recession have many rethinking aspects of financial planning. They're not sure they want the same things in 2023 as they di When Is It Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement? 12/22/2022 07:00pm • As retirement nears, it's common to evaluate your nest egg and decide next steps. When only a few working years remain, you may be wondering if it's worth saving. 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