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How Investing Can Make Early Retirement Possible for Middle-Class Earners 01/15/2019 07:00pm • If you're middle class, retiring early may seem like a dream. But with strategic planning and the wealth-building power of investing, it may be possible. With a careful long-term investment strategy, almost anyone can leave their 9-to-5 job behind. To begin the process, it's important to understand 6 tax breaks for homeowners 01/15/2019 07:00pm • Whether you're gearing up to file your taxes this year, researching what's ahead for next year or simply contemplating the benefits to buying a house in the future, there's a lot to consider. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which takes effect for tax filings for the 2018 calendar year, standard Atlanta Divided Over Gulch Development Deal 01/15/2019 07:00pm • ATLANTA -- Atlanta exists because of railroads. In 1837, the city was founded as the terminus of the Western & Atlantic Railroad line. Atlanta's name even comes from the word "Atlantic." So it's fitting that the railroad has again entered into public conversation. The Gulch, a 40-acre sunken e Maryland offers help for federal workers affected by the shutdown 01/15/2019 11:14am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's tax collector is announcing help for federal workers affected by the partial federal government shutdown. Comptroller Peter Franchot said Tuesday that federal contractors, furloughed employees and people working without pay who are now on payment plans with the Hogan plan to ease road congestion struggles to win support 01/15/2019 09:28am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In theory, elected officials in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties have 9 billion reasons to get behind the Hogan administration Home sales spike in Northern Va., possibly on Amazon HQ2 speculation 01/15/2019 08:06am • WASHINGTON — The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors said its realtor members sold 22,140 homes in 2018, nearly matching the 22,555 home sold in 2017, which was the highest number of sales since 2005. Total sales volume last year in Northern Virginia was $13.1 billion, just above total sa 8 Stock Market Trends to Expect in 2019 01/14/2019 07:00pm • Market expectations are lower this year.U.S. equities are off to a promising start in 2019. However, an equally impressive start to 2018 ultimately resulted in the market's worst year in a decade. The Morgan Stanley analyst team, led by Michael Wilson, recently put together its 2019 Equities Outlook Dividend Stocks Are Valuable in a Volatile Market 01/14/2019 07:00pm • For many a mild-mannered investor, the word "volatile" is enough to inspire an unwelcome case of the willies. Maybe that's in part subliminal, as volatile rhymes with reptile, vile and futile -- words that, when applied to a portfolio, are downright hostile. And let's get real: Volatile describes t 3 Keys to Negotiating for a Compensation Package 01/14/2019 07:00pm • Part and parcel of looking for a new job is dealing with this tough question: "What are your salary expectations?" You can expect it early in your discussions with any potential employer, most likely during a screening interview before you ever have a chance to speak with the actual hiring authorit Here's What to Know About Filing Taxes 01/14/2019 07:00pm • Before filing taxes, it's essential to know basic tax terms, concepts and best practices. Understanding these key elements can reduce your tax bill -- or score you the largest tax refund -- and ensure that you dodge any failure-to-file or late-payment penalties and fees. Whether it's your first time How to Keep Your Clients From Panicking in a Bear Market 01/14/2019 07:00pm • Bear markets often turn financial advisors into therapists.Nothing breeds investor panic like volatility and bear markets. As a financial advisor, you're probably getting bombarded with anxious calls and emails. All this time billing yourself as a financial advisor when you really should have been b Maryland estimates shutdown impact on state residents 01/14/2019 05:46pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials estimate the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting about 172,000 residents in the state. The state's Bureau of Revenue Estimates said Monday in a report that each biweekly payroll those residents are not paid results in about $778 million in l Breaking into DC's freelance economy? Tips for first-timers 01/14/2019 10:45am • WASHINGTON — Whether you call it gig economy or freelancing or career independence, more and more people in the Washington area are breaking out on their own. For those newbies, reality sets in when they realize they are not only the talent, but also the payroll department, finance department, Considerations Before Maxing Out Your 401(k) 01/13/2019 07:00pm • You probably already know that contributing to your 401(k) plan will improve your retirement finances. But shoveling as much money as possible into a 401(k) account shouldn't always be your top priority. There are some circumstances when it makes sense to pay down debt and build up some savings outs Top Tax Tips for Investors for 2019 01/13/2019 07:00pm • With year-end statements, W-2s and 1099 forms arriving, it's time to look for ways to trim capital gains tax liability, especially given the many changes that kicked in for 2018 due to the tax law passed just over a year ago. As always, the end of the tax year -- Dec. 31 -- closed the door on many o