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10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 09/11/2022 08:00pm • The 401(k) is a go-to retirement savings vehicle, and these funds can help focus your strategy.When selecting your 401(k) asset allocation, investors should be wary of fancy-sounding funds with complicated strategies. Given that most actively managed funds fail to outperform an index over the long t Who’s hosting a fundraiser for Wes Moore this month? Who isn’t? 09/09/2022 06:51pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Wes Moore is a very popular guy these days. As the favorite to replace term-limited Gov. Larry Hogan (R), the Democratic nominee for gove Background checks: Tips for employers and applicants 09/09/2022 04:58am • Last month, a middle school counselor was fired following the discovery that he had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor while employed in Virginia's largest school system. In response, Fairfax County Public Schools said that it is taking steps to make sure that this does not ha 8 Signs of Financial Abuse in Marriage 09/06/2022 08:00pm • Financial abuse is a subtle but common form of abuse that can occur in marriages and relationships. Deborah J. Vagins, president and chief executive office of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, points to a University of Wisconsin--Madison 2011 study as evidence of the pervasiveness of fi What Is a QDRO? 09/05/2022 08:00pm • If you hear the term QDRO, you'll know that you're a full-fledged grown-up. It's an abbreviation sometimes uttered by a judge in a divorce court, or perhaps your attorney will bring it up. QDRO stands for qualified domestic relations order. To learn more about QDROs, read on. What Is a QDRO?A QDRO i A Guide to 401(k) Vesting 09/05/2022 08:00pm • Vesting in your 401(k) plan means that you own it. While you already own the amount you personally deposit in your 401(k) plan, you don't own your employer's contributions to the account until you vest in the 401(k) plan. What Is 401(k) Vesting? You become vested in your 401(k) plan when you qualify How Advisors Can Keep Clients and Client Data Safe Online 08/29/2022 08:00pm • With the anonymous and remote nature of the crime, cyberattacks are an increasing problem for financial advisors. In 2021, there were more than 300 million victims of cyberattacks, according to research by Harris Poll. It's no surprise that the study also showed that nearly 80% of internet users are Hundreds of thousands return to classes in DC, Md. and Va. 08/29/2022 01:40pm • Hundreds of thousands of public school students in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. begin a new year Monday. Who is returning In D.C., more than 90,000 DCPS students are back in the classroom again. In Maryland, students returned to classes in Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, Charles and Baltimo Data Doctors: How to examine Google's search sources 08/29/2022 06:31am • Q: What is the source of information Google provides when I use the "About this result" feature? A: Now, more than ever, it’s important to know the source of information you find online and Google’s attempt to provide more information about its search results called "About this result," which i How to Calculate Your Social Security Break-Even Age 08/25/2022 08:00pm • As retirement nears, you may be wondering when to start taking Social Security payments. These benefits are primarily based on your earnings during your working years and your age when you start receiving benefits. You can start payments at age 62, but your checks will be reduced. If you wait, your Great Jobs That Pay $90K or More 08/22/2022 08:00pm • Is $90K a good salary?U.S. households spent an average of $61,334 in 2020, according to the latest data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, inflation has soared since then, making everything from gas to groceries more expensive. To stay ahead, you may need to earn more money, and The Financial Perks of Growing Older 08/21/2022 08:00pm • Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you money: -- Senior discou Hogan skips Republican reception at restaurant owned by Cox supporter 08/20/2022 04:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. State Sen. J.B. Jennings’ annual Ocean City reception is one of the most well-attended events of the Maryland Association of Counties’ s Fairfax Co. supervisors approve more than $33M for affordable housing development 08/17/2022 06:49am • Fairfax County supervisors on Aug. 2 authorized the spending of $33.3 million to construct 453 affordable dwellings on this site in western McLean near the I-495/Route 123 cloverleaf. This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for What's new in DC-region school systems this year? 08/17/2022 03:57am • Some students in Virginia have already returned to class, and summer break is quickly ending for many others across the D.C. region. What's new in each of the area's school systems this school year? Here's what to know. More Back-to-School News More Education News More Local News