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The Best Places to Live in Texas 12/20/2018 07:00pm • Which spots in Texas are the best?Even if you know what part of the country you prefer to call home, you may still need a little help deciding which city or metro area to put down roots. When it comes to Texas, the largest state by area in the continental U.S., you've got plenty of options. Of the 1 Update, sweeping changes to funding formula for Md. schools put on hold 12/20/2018 12:16pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland's K-12 education funding formula has been undergoing an update by a state panel that's also been at work on sweeping policy changes. But this week, lawmakers let the members of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education know that getting legislation through t Today in History: Dec. 20 12/20/2018 12:01am • Today is Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 20, 1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause, sending troops into Panama to topple the government of Gen. Manuel Noriega. On this date: In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership o 7 Reasons to Be a Bullish Market Contrarian 12/19/2018 07:00pm • Are you a stock market contrarian?Investor sentiment, a measure of how investors feel about the stock market, is often a contrarian indicator of where the stock market actually ends up going. There's an entire class of investors who proudly identify as contrarian investors. These contrarian investor 10 of the Best Bank Stocks to Buy for 2019 12/19/2018 07:00pm • The 10 best bank stocks to buy for 2019.Heading into the New Year, the economy seems to be doing well, with GDP growing by 3 percent or so, relatively low inflation, and 2017's tax cuts providing heavy fiscal stimulus to the economy and corporate America. But in the fourth quarter of 2018, markets w Financial New Year's Resolutions You Don't Have to Keep 12/19/2018 07:00pm • It's that time of year when people begin thinking about how they'll improve their lives in the new year. For many that includes looking for ways to make a fresh start with their money. Nearly a third of adults are planning to make a financial resolution for 2019, according to a survey of 2,005 adul DC to run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2032 12/19/2018 06:16am • WASHINGTON — The Clean Energy D.C. Omnibus Act of 2018, one of the toughest laws on clean energy in the nation, was passed unanimously by the D.C. Council Tuesday. It means the District will run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2032. The bill outlines strict energy efficiency requirements Va. GOP plan tax cut bill in place of Gov. Northam's proposed spending 12/19/2018 04:32am • RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Republicans are promising a tax cut plan for couples making around $140,000 a year, and less spending, rather than the refundable tax credit plan for lower-income families proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam. The competing tax proposals will play a key role in budget and spe In DC’s rush to legalize sports betting, are the benefits overstated? 12/18/2018 08:11pm • WASHINGTON — The rush is on to capitalize on legal sports betting, with Washington poised to join the growing list of states with a regulated market. But how much gold is at the end of this particular rainbow? The D.C. Council took its second and final vote Tuesday on a bill to legally regulate Know These Year-End Tax Tips for 2018 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Always plan ahead. As the saying goes: "It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." Tax planning isn't the way most people want to spend their free time during the holidays. However, planning now can save money in the long run. Here are five things to do before the end of the year to cut your 2018 Will You be Able to Afford the Lifestyle of Your Dreams in Retirement? 12/18/2018 07:00pm • While a retirement wish list might include roaming the world or pursuing a luxurious hobby, the daily realities of paying off a mortgage or funding a child's education can make it tough to save. Most Americans (70 percent) say their financial planning needs improvement, according to the 2018 online Why Value Investing is Making a Comeback 12/18/2018 07:00pm • One proven investment strategy for maximizing returns is buying undervalued stock, this is commonly referred to as value investing. While value players seek the unpolished, overlooked and undervalued stocks, momentum investors jump on a rising stock to ride out the wins. One strategy isn't necessar Consider these tax strategies for 2018 charitable giving 12/18/2018 04:25pm • WASHINGTON — With 2019 less than two weeks away, there is still time to think about how charitable gifts can impact your income taxes for 2018. "You really have until the last minute on charitable giving," said Barry Glassman, the president of  Glassman Wealth Services. "But there are some adv DC Council votes to legalize sports betting in the District 12/18/2018 04:10pm • WASHINGTON — The D.C. Council has passed a bill to legalize sports betting in the District. Only two councilmembers, Brianne Nadeau and David Grosso, voted against the bill that would allow private businesses to apply for licenses to operate sports betting facilities in the District. The D.C. L Va. Gov. Northam proposes $2B in new spending; GOP leaders question whether it adds up 12/18/2018 01:43pm • RICHMOND, Va. — From schools, roads and health care, to housing, elections and adding to the state's rainy day fund, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed more than $2 billion in budget amendments Tuesday, but the breadth of the plan drew immediate concerns from Republican leaders in the General As