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How to Invest Unneeded Social Security Benefits 02/10/2019 07:00pm • It will be hard for many to imagine, but some retirees don't really need their Social Security benefit. They may have hit the lottery or scored an inheritance, had stunning investing results or simply found their expenses aren't as high as expected. Still, the benefit has value that can be put to u Alexandria property tax assessments are coming: Residential up 2 percent 02/08/2019 10:12am • WASHINGTON — The Alexandria City Council will review 2019 property assessments next week, and most homeowners will see an increase. For 2019 assessments, 49 percent of single-family homes will see an increase, and 57 percent of condominium owners will see an increase. The average residential as Deal reached for Virginia tax plan 02/08/2019 08:54am • WASHINGTON — Virginia leaders have reached an agreement on tax changes, which will allow the state to start processing tax returns and refunds and will provide additional refunds later this year. The plan set to be approved in the House and Senate next week, and approved in principle Friday mor Why You Shouldn't Coast With 529 Investments 02/07/2019 07:00pm • Optimizing an investment in your child's 529 plan is more important now than ever, with college costs rising significantly higher than the rate of inflation over the past decade. "If you are going to grow the money invested in a 529 plan faster than the tuition inflation monster is shrinking it, yo How the Midterms Impact the Market in 2019 02/07/2019 07:00pm • With the federal government shutdown over and the 116th Congress finally getting into gear, how will a divided congress affect the stock market in 2019? Let's think about the economics behind the question. With a united Congress, obviously it's easier to pass legislation than if the Congress is divi How to Build a Balance Sheet 02/07/2019 07:00pm • While you may consider a balance sheet to be an essential financial statement for a company, assessing your own personal assets, equity and wealth in a well-laid-out financial report is equally important. Typically updated at least once a year, these financial documents outline how much someone owns Is your refrigerator running? Save on Energy Star products in Maryland 02/07/2019 10:38am • WASHINGTON — If you're in the need for new appliances, the weekend of Saturday, Feb. 16 is the perfect time to save on qualifying Energy Star appliances through the annual Shop Maryland Energy weekend. Products that meet or exceed the Energy Star efficiency requirements developed by the EPA and Personal Loan vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better? 02/06/2019 07:00pm • Loans, especially personal and home equity loans, can be a good way to pay for a major home project or handle a financial emergency. But before you apply for either type of loan -- or an alternative, such as a home equity line of credit -- do some research and decide which option best suits your nee Loudoun County mails out 2019 property assessments 02/06/2019 10:50am • WASHINGTON — In Virginia's Loudoun County, homeowners will get their 2019 property assessments this week, and the average single family home assessment is up 3.6 percent from a year ago. Single family townhomes saw the largest residential year-over-year increase in values, up 3.89 percent. T AP FACT CHECK: Trump's claims in his State of Union address 02/06/2019 05:28am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '3d360cd6-e471-4cbb-a0ad-ca0cccd74264' }).render("693615361444836c");}); WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Tr Text of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address 02/06/2019 12:09am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '3d360cd6-e471-4cbb-a0ad-ca0cccd74264' }).render("219615361373c2eb");}); Text of President Donald Trump's State AP FACT CHECK: Dem response: Stacey Abrams on economy 02/05/2019 11:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A look at one of Stacey Abrams' statements from her response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night and how it compares with the facts: ABRAMS: "The Republican tax bill rigged the system against working people. Rather than bringing back job 10 Home Renovations Under $5,000 02/05/2019 07:00pm • Renovation options that aren't overly pricey.Your house may be due for an update, but that doesn't mean you have the cash on hand for the necessary renovations. A complete room remodel or significant addition to a home can cost well over $10,000, but you don't have to spend every penny to make a dif 5 Ways Robo Advisors Will Change in 2019 02/05/2019 07:00pm • The robo advisor industry began in the wake of the Great Recession with a few firms launching this service to deliver a low-cost investment management solution. Early to the the market, Betterment and Wealthfront launched the first robo advisor services, with automated platforms providing assistance The Pros and Cons of Retirement Housing Options 02/05/2019 07:00pm • When you're getting ready to retire, there are many decisions to make. One of the biggest choices involves where to live. Whether you stay at home or move to a new place, there are financial and lifestyle factors to consider. Here are some of the common housing options for retirees, along with the a