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Prosecutor wants bail revoked for man facing weapon charges 01/08/2021 02:56pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) ��� Philadelphia authorities are asking to revoke the bail of a Virginia man arrested in November on weapons charges after travelling to the Pennsylvania Convention Center where votes were being counted, saying he attended Wednesday���s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building. Trump condemns Capitol riot; DeVos, US Capitol Police chief to resign 01/08/2021 01:51am • President Donald Trump is conceding to President-elect Joe Biden and condemning the violent supporters who stormed the nation���s Capitol Wednesday. In a new video message, Trump said that now that Congress has certified the results, the ���new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20��� and Dozens charged so far in DC unrest; more serious charges possible 01/07/2021 10:57pm • Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) More than 6,000 National Guard members from D.C. and elsewhere were mobilized, and a 7-foot tall fence was erected aroun 'Bad day for our democracy': Day after Capitol chaos, local leaders react 01/07/2021 04:50pm • A flag that reads "Treason" is visible on the ground in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Leaders across D.C., Maryland and Virginia ��� including lawmakers who were rushed to safety after 4 deaths reported on 2nd day of pro-Trump protests in DC; public emergency extended 01/07/2021 04:05am • Congress confirmed Joe Biden's Electoral College triumph Thursday morning, trouncing GOP objections, after a pro-Trump mob assaulted the Capitol in an attack that has reportedly left four people dead. Outgoing President Donald Trump said "there will be an orderly transition" after Congress conclu What to Know Before Hiring a Retirement Financial Advisor 01/07/2021 12:00am • Retirement isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days of working until 65, then living off a pension for 15 to 20 years. Today, Americans are living longer, and now that pensions are an endangered species, people are working harder and longer to provide for those extra golden years. "Just like 55 20 Steps to Take When Preparing for Retirement 01/06/2021 12:00am • Preparing for retirement doesn't have to be difficult or complex. Even if you don't have a detailed plan for retirement in place, taking small steps now can make a big difference as you approach retirement. Here is how to prepare for retirement: 1. Shake off financial fear. 2. Make a quick start.3. The Top 10 Global Risks for 2021 01/05/2021 12:00am • Although the new year has begun, the COVID-19 pandemic remains, along with the global crisis it has created. And according to a report released this week by the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy based in New York City, the backdrop of 2021 is set with the United States being the "most powe U.S. Polarization, Instability From COVID-19 Recoveries Seen as Top Global Threats in 2021 01/05/2021 12:00am • Just days into the new year and 2021 ominously appears similar to 2020, a year that saw a historic deadly pandemic, deep economic recessions and calls for greater social justice sweep the world. All of those crises are ongoing and join other threats posed by technology, climate change and specific Q&A: Why Direct Indexing Is the Future of Index Investing 12/30/2020 12:00am • Index funds have helped democratize investing, empowering virtually anyone to own a piece of the S&P 500. But traditional index investing leaves one big element to be desired: customization. If you own a share of an S&P 500 index fund, you can't select a pool of individual companies or their Retirement Resolutions for 2021 12/30/2020 12:00am • The New Year presents a time to jump-start your retirement savings. Making a few changes now could allow you to retire with less stress and a bigger nest egg. Here are some retirement resolutions to make for 2021: -- Create a retirement plan.-- Qualify for a 401(k) match.-- Pay off debt.-- Decrease 8 Best Investing Podcasts Investors Should Know About 12/29/2020 12:00am • Podcasts are taking over. From humble beginnings at the start of the century, the podcast industry has amassed a listener base of more than 105 million, nearly double what it was five years ago. And is it any wonder when there's a podcast for just about any subject you can imagine? The most notable How to Advise Clients on Restricted Stock Units 12/29/2020 12:00am • Restricted stock units, or RSUs, are a form of equity compensation offered to employees of private and public companies. They are becoming increasingly popular and more frequently crossing financial advisors' desks. As RSUs increase in popularity, financial advisors are in a position to help client Virginia privilege cards help noncitizen drivers, but could invite scrutiny 12/26/2020 10:33am • Virginia's new driver privilege cards for noncitizens bring a mix of relief and anxiety to advocates of immigrants rights. People who cannot qualify as lawful residents of Virginia can apply for these cards starting Jan. 1, 2021, according to Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles. For years 6 Predictions for Banking in 2021 12/23/2020 12:00am • The coronavirus pandemic turned the world on its head, and some aspects of the way consumers conduct their financial lives will likely be changed forever. If there's any silver lining to it all, though, some of those changes will be positive as we head into the next year. From policy improvements t