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IRS Offer in Compromise: Everything You Need to Know 02/19/2024 07:00pm • If you've found yourself in debt to Uncle Sam, there are many ways to pay what you owe, including working out an installment payment plan with the IRS. What you might not know is that you could also potentially qualify for what is known as an IRS offer in compromise -- a program that allows you to s How to File Taxes for Free 02/19/2024 07:00pm • The start of a new year also means the start of a new tax season. If you're looking to minimize the cost of filing this year, you're in the right place. Many programs and companies offer free filing services. That said, your tax situation needs to be pretty simple to qualify. Here's a closer look at Why Do Colleges Close? 02/19/2024 07:00pm • Many U.S. colleges and universities are rooted in decades or centuries of history, but not all stand the test of time. Whether it's due to low enrollment or financial instability, some schools are forced to merge in order to stay afloat -- or they close altogether. Between July 2004 and June 2020, n 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 02/19/2024 07:00pm • This year, savvy investors are prompted to add another crucial task to their personal finance checklist: making a Roth IRA contribution. In 2024, the contribution limit stands at $7,000, with an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution permitted for those age 50 and older. "A Roth IRA is an account t 5 Best Charles Schwab Money Market Funds 02/19/2024 07:00pm • When considering the safest options for holding funds in a brokerage account, money market funds often emerge as a top choice over other alternatives. Directly holding cash, while highly liquid and ready for immediate investment opportunities, falls short as a long-term strategy because it generates 7 Ways to Invest in AI Smart Home Devices 02/19/2024 07:00pm • Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing many industries, and corporations can't get enough of the technology. Many firms are making big investments in artificial intelligence, which has resulted in AI chipmakers seeing record-breaking demand. While it's easy to focus on chipmakers and tech giants Should Retirees Follow the 100-Minus-Your-Age Rule for Stock Allocation? 02/19/2024 07:00pm • For Americans already in retirement and those drawing close, optimizing their investment portfolio while minimizing risk is top of mind. That's where the 100-minus-your-age rule claims to help, primarily by setting an age-appropriate cap on the percentage of stocks in your retirement portfolio. Here Mike Conley agrees to 2-year contract extension with Timberwolves, AP source says 02/19/2024 05:59pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves and point guard Mike Conley agreed Monday to a two-year contract extension worth about $21 million that would last through his 19th season in the NBA, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on conditi The Alexandria arena bill may pass or fail — but there's a third option, too 02/19/2024 03:18pm • There are a few potential options on the table for the Virginia legislation that would establish a sports and entertainment authority, laying the groundwork for a new arena to be built in Alexandria for the NBA's Washington Wizards and the NHL's Washington Capitals. It comes after the bill passed Budget fights expected after Va. chambers split on Alexandria's proposed sports arena 02/19/2024 10:08am • The proposed home of the Washington Capitals and Wizards faces an uncertain future as budget talks begin in Virginia. The Virginia House of Delegates and Senate released their version of the Commonwealth's budget and the chambers are at odds on the planned arena in Alexandria, Virginia. Senate Fi Norway will transfer funds to the Palestinian Authority after a monthslong standoff with Israel 02/19/2024 07:18am • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway says it will transfer tax funds to the Palestinian Authority that have been frozen for months because of a dispute with Israel. Under interim peace agreements dating back to the early 1990s, Israel collects taxes and customs on behalf of the PA, which administers Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it's still at war? AP explains. 02/19/2024 02:01am • TOKYO (AP) — Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the U.S. and other Western countries are still focusing on military aid for the battlefield. Hundreds of senior Who are other Russian dissidents besides the late Alexei Navalny? 02/19/2024 12:18am • The sudden death of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most formidable antagonist has left an open wound in Russia's political opposition. Alexei Navalny, 47, was the Kremlin's best-known critic at home and abroad. Before he died in a penal colony Friday, the anti-corruption crusader, protest organ What scams should you be looking out for this tax season? A local financial planner weighs in 02/18/2024 11:49pm • With the deadline for filing taxes fast approaching on April 15, a financial planner in Prince George's County, Maryland, is warning people about scams to look out for during tax season. For some, filing for taxes is a challenging and arduous process. One of the big issues is fraud. Around tax Alexandria releases economic impact study of moving Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard 02/18/2024 03:53pm • Editor's note: This story has been updated from a prior version to clarify the sourcing of the materials used in the analysis.  An analysis has found that moving the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Alexandria would have an enormous economic impact on the city and the state of Virginia. The