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Josh Hader eager to team with Ryan Pressly after reaching $95 million, 5-year deal with Astros 01/22/2024 08:29pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Hader and the Houston Astros weren't ready to define what his bullpen role will be on the day they announced his $95 million, five-year contract. It appears likely he will take over as closer and push Ryan Pressly back to a setup job in a bullpen that also includes Rafael Mont 5 Best Vanguard Money Market Funds 01/22/2024 07:00pm • Money market funds get left behind during stock market rallies, but there's no denying that lately they've offered stable cash flow. Investors approaching retirement may give these funds a closer look, especially during a volatile stock market. Money market funds are less risky than other investment 6 Funds to Add to Your HSA 01/22/2024 07:00pm • Are you currently enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP)? If so, there's a silver lining: You may be eligible to open a health savings account, or HSA. To be eligible, you must not be enrolled in Medicare, claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return or have other health coverage, b 2024-2028 Housing Market Predictions: A Gradual Thaw With Added Challenges 01/22/2024 07:00pm • Over the next five years, although some trends accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to influence real estate and land use, other factors will also gain in importance. Among those are an aging population, the rising costs of climate change, a more unstable world and the expansion of art The Best Way to Keep Track of Payments and Bills 01/22/2024 07:00pm • When life gets busy, even important financial obligations can fall to the wayside. You may forget when payments are due or lose statements in the shuffle of other mail. Falling behind, however, can have serious ramifications, including penalty fees, service shut-offs, and credit damage. Fixing perso What Is the Best Law Field for Work-Life Balance? 01/22/2024 07:00pm • Burnout is a widespread issue for lawyers, with nearly half of lawyers reporting experiencing burnout within the past six months, according to the latest Bloomberg Law survey. Additionally, 59% reported feeling unable to disconnect from work. The legal industry is so focused on billable hours and th How to Claim the Saver's Credit 01/22/2024 07:00pm • Low- and moderate-income workers who save for retirement in a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account could qualify for the saver's credit. This retirement savings contributions credit can be claimed in addition to any tax deduction you earn by contributing to a traditional retirement account. Casino would be built in Tysons under proposed Va. legislation 01/22/2024 06:50pm • A Virginia lawmaker has filed legislation that, if approved, would bring an entertainment complex with a casino, hotel and conference center to Tysons. State Sen. Dave Marsden introduced the bill about a year after bringing forth a similar plan to build the casino in Reston. Marsden ultimately wi County legislators override executive, ensuring a vote for potential KC stadium funding 01/22/2024 05:23pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Legislators in Jackson County, Missouri, voted Monday to override the veto of Jackson County Executive Frank White and place the renewal of a sales tax on the April ballot to help fund a new ballpark for the Kansas City Royals. The tax of three-eighth of a cent, which is us His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor 01/22/2024 03:13pm • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday that he will not seek a third term as governor, over a month after he ended his bid for the GOP presidential nomination. His recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and Trump's praise of the little-known g Carrots and sticks coming for developers in Prince George’s County? 01/22/2024 02:05pm • In recent years, development has become a major issue for voters in Prince George’s County, Maryland. A decade ago, the county approved a planning document called Plan 2035, which called for about half of all new housing to be built inside the Capital Beltway and near transit stations — and a Most taxpayers could file their returns for free — here's why most don’t 01/22/2024 01:02pm • The Free File Alliance, a group of eight tax preparation software companies, has partnered with the IRS since 2003 to make federal income tax filing services free to most taxpayers — but few who are eligible actually take advantage of it. Free File tax prep and e-filing software is now availabl Former state Rep. Rick Becker seeks North Dakota's only US House seat 01/22/2024 12:16pm • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former North Dakota lawmaker is running for the state's only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican Rick Becker, a plastic surgeon in Bismarck, announced his campaign on Monday. He received over 18% of the statewide vote in his unsuccessful U.S. Senate bid in Hearing complaints over property taxes, some Georgia lawmakers look to limit rising values 01/22/2024 01:00am • ATLANTA (AP) — With a runup in home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, there is a groundswell among state lawmakers in this election year to provide relief. Georgia's Senate Finance Committee plans a hearing on Monday on a bill limiting increases in a home's value, Every 2024 Tax Deadline You Need to Know 01/21/2024 07:00pm • The April 15 federal tax-filing deadline is famous, but there are other key tax deadlines and important dates to know throughout the year. Keep the following tax calendar in mind to help avoid penalties and take advantage of savings opportunities: January 29: The IRS Starts Accepting 2023 ReturnsThe