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How Investing Impacts Your Tax Bill 02/03/2019 07:00pm • If you're one of the millions of Americans who has a day job but also invests some of your income, you qualify as a casual investor. And yes, your investments, like most aspects of your financial life, do have an impact on your taxes. Whether you're new to investing, spent the year building out your How to Find an Old 401(k) Account 02/03/2019 07:00pm • During the frenzy of leaving behind an old job and getting acclimated to a new position, rolling over your 401(k) plan isn't always your first priority. Some people even lose track of a 401(k) plan at a former employer. Here's what to do if you're trying to find funds held in a previous employer's 4 4 Expenses You Should Never Put on Your Business Credit Card 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Although the majority of credit cards in circulation are for consumers, the popularity of business credit cards is on the upswing. According to a 2018 report by the Mercator Advisory Group, the purchase volume of business credit cards is expected to go from $493 billion in 2017 to $686 billion in 2 7 Best Investments to Make With Your HSA 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Use an HSA as an investment tool.A health savings account is one way for individuals to save for their retirement and medical expenses with tax-free contributions. These accounts are designed to mimic individual retirement accounts because unused funds will roll over to the next year and can be used Today in History: Feb. 3 02/03/2019 02:20am • Today is Sunday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 3, 1959, rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ``The Big Bopper'' Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. On this date: In 1690, the first paper money in America Va. lawmakers still far apart on tax policy as urgency increases 02/01/2019 02:37pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginians could see their state tax refunds delayed or have to do a lot more work to file their tax returns correctly as state lawmakers remain far apart on tax policy. Lawmakers rejected legislation Friday to rapidly conform Virginia's tax code to recent changes in federa 'It's un-American' — Va. Sen. Warner seeks back pay for contractors 02/01/2019 02:03pm • SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- After hearing stories from federal contractors, many of whom worked during the 35-day government shutdown, Sen. Mark Warner told them "it's un-American" that they have not been paid, unlike furloughed federal employees. During a roundtable at the Northern Virginia Community Bu Arlington County manager, other top county employees score pay raises 02/01/2019 07:00am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, ARLnow.com, and republished with permission. Arlington leaders are doling out raises for County Manager Mark Schwartz and several other senior county employees. The County Board signed off on modest pay hikes for Schwartz, County Attorney Stev Where to Find Unclaimed Money 01/31/2019 07:00pm • There are a raft of databases for finding lost or unclaimed money from financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies and the U.S. Treasury. Say you closed out an old bank account and failed to withdraw payments from a former employer. Or you switched jobs and forgot about a former re How to Set Up Guaranteed Lifetime Income 01/31/2019 07:00pm • One of Americans' biggest worries about retirement is running out of money. According to a 2018 Gallup survey, 46 percent of non-retirees worry that they will not have enough money in retirement. These concerns are not without merit. Americans have to save and plan for their own retirement, and man Baltimore lawmakers push to end tax sales over water bills 01/31/2019 12:53pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. No one should lose their home for a past-due water bill. That's the notion behind legislation filed by state Sen. Mary Washington (D-Ba Leonsis shows off Caps' Stanley Cup ring, tells WTOP Wizards will aim to compete 01/31/2019 12:22pm • WASHINGTON -- With the Capitals coming off a Stanley Cup title, ending D.C.’s championship drought, Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis stopped by the WTOP studios Thursday morning to discuss a wide array of issues. He reflected fondly back to last summer’s title run and potential White House visi When Should You Own Bear Market Funds 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Investors sometimes panic when the stock market losses cross into bear-market territory, but there are a few investments that try to profit from losses. Bear market mutual funds and exchange-traded funds are supposed to perform well when stock prices fall. Stocks are considered in a bear market whe What You Need to Know About a Safe Harbor 401(k) 01/30/2019 07:00pm • For workers, a standard 401(k) plan offers a straightforward and tax-advantaged way to save for retirement, but for employers, setting up a 401(k) plan is anything but simple. Companies who want to offer 401(k) savings plans to their employees must ensure their plans don't run afoul of government r 10 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Investments 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Make your retirement account work for you.There are many misconceptions when it comes to investing in retirement plans, but the wonderful thing is there are just as many ways to improve how you use your plan. If you are unsure whether you are fully taking advantage of your workplace retirement plan