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How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2019 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Fully fund your account.A 401(k) plan provides tax breaks, employer contributions, an opportunity for automatic saving and the potential for investment growth. But you also need to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties in order to make the most of your account. Here's how to maximize the value of your 401 Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Self-employed individuals have the autonomy to choose when and how they work. But they also have to take the initiative to prepare for their own retirement. Entrepreneurs have several options to save for retirement, some of which qualify for tax benefits. Consider these retirement plan options for y Should I Take the Standard Deduction? 12/17/2018 07:00pm • One of the first decisions you'll make when filing taxes is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions. But before you make that call, you need to know what the standard deduction is, who should take it and how it has changed under the tax reform law, which takes effect for t 8 Ways to Overcome Financial Difficulties in Retirement 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Unexpected costs can affect your pocketbook at any point in your life. Financial surprises are an inevitability, especially as you age. Full-time earners can usually overcome financial difficulties as they continue to work. But retirees living from a limited income and finite nest egg may suffer mor With Amazon on board, JBG Smith prepares to bet big on ���National Landing��� 12/17/2018 03:45pm • JBG Smith is gearing up to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard, arguing that Amazon���s impending arrival could make the ���National Landing��� area nearly as in-demand as D.C. itself. In documents delivered to investors last week, Quick start for new Haymarket commuter lot 12/17/2018 01:59pm • HAYMARKET, Va. ��� Commuters desperate for a faster or easier way to get to work surged to a new commuter lot Monday morning, with dozens taking advantage of free bus service between Haymarket and Arlington. While transit launches can sometimes be slow to get off the ground, Prince William County Fairfax Co. considers charging for street parking in Reston, Tysons Corner 12/17/2018 02:20am • WASHINGTON ��� Drivers in Tysons Corner and Reston could soon have to pay for street parking. Fairfax County is set to study parking management plans through an approximately $100,000 consultant's review that would trigger changes within the next two years. Several county supervisors see paid 7 Retail Stocks That Investors Love to Buy and Hold 12/16/2018 07:00pm • These companies are more resilient.Retail investors who want to avoid volatility can buy stocks that perform well despite market uncertainty. Investors can choose stocks that are more resilient, says Shawn Cruz, manager of trader strategy at TD Ameritrade, an Omaha, Nebraska-based brokerage company. The 10 Best Affordable Places to Retire Overseas in 2019 12/16/2018 07:00pm • Bargain retirement spots overseasA move overseas allows you to reduce the cost of retirement as you seek adventure. The best affordable options for retirement overseas in 2019 include six destinations in Europe. The strong dollar makes the eurozone an increasingly realistic option for retirees on a Today in History: Dec. 16 12/16/2018 12:31am • Today is Sunday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 16, 1944, the World War II Battle of the Bulge began as German forces launched a surprise attack against Allied forces through the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxembourg (the Allies were eventually able t Today in History: Dec. 15 12/15/2018 12:29am • Today is Saturday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, went into effect following ratification by Virginia. On this date: In 1890, Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull and 11 oth 9 Financial Tasks to Complete Before the New Year 12/13/2018 07:00pm • Check these financial to-do's off your list before the clock strikes midnight.The year is quickly drawing to a close, and that means you have only a small window to wrap up some crucial financial tasks. "We get bogged down in the holiday season," says Michael Landsberg, member of the American Instit 4 Smart Investment Moves for Near-Retirees in a Volatile Market 12/13/2018 07:00pm • The market giveth but it can also taketh away when volatility comes calling. After peaking in October 2018, a yo-yo effect has taken hold in the market characterized by sharp up and down price movements. Volatility may cause investors to rethink their portfolios, particularly baby boomers nearing re What Is Taxable Income? 12/13/2018 07:00pm • With the tax season upon us, now is the time to take stock of all taxable income. While that may seem like a simple and straightforward task, it's not always so clear-cut, even if you're a salaried employee. For instance, if you receive money from life insurance proceeds, a gift or an inheritance, r Today in History: Dec. 13 12/13/2018 12:00am • Today in History Today is Thursday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2018. There are 18 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 13, 2003, Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces while hiding in a hole under a farmhouse in Adwar, Iraq, near his hometown of Tikrit. On this