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Some DC taxes are going up: A pack of cigarettes will cost a lot more 09/05/2018 11:29am • WASHINGTON — Several D.C. tax rates change effective Oct. 1, coinciding with the start of the District's 2019 fiscal year. Here's a list of D.C. taxes going up: The general sales tax will go from 5.75 percent to 6 percent. The off-premises alcohol tax (for beer, wine and liquor bought at s Tourism spending in Virginia was a record $25B in 2017 09/05/2018 10:14am • WASHINGTON — It was another record year for "Virginia is for Lovers," with tourism revenue reaching $25 billion in 2017, the eighth consecutive year of rising tourism spending. Spending was up 4.4 percent over 2016. Domestic visitors spent about $68 million a day in Virginia last year. Virg One-third of small business owners think they overpay taxes 09/05/2018 08:51am • WASHINGTON — There is a disconnect between how financially savvy small business owners think they are and how they feel about their grasp on taxes. D.C.-based B2B research firm Clutch says 30 percent of small business owners it surveyed believe they overpay their taxes and could claim more dedu 12 reasons women need to close the financial literacy gap 09/05/2018 05:01am • Research supports Her Wealth’s observation of a gender gap in financial knowledge. A review of research from over the last six years points to a persistent gender gap in both financial and investment understanding, according to a recent article by Gary Mottola of the Financial Industry Regulato Former Md. delegate from Bowie sentenced to 4 years in federal prison 09/05/2018 12:28am • WASHINGTON — A man who used to represent Prince George's County in Maryland's House of Delegates now faces prison time. Former Del. Michael Vaughn, 60, of Bowie, was sentenced Tuesday by a federal judge in Greenbelt to four years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Vaug Are Actively Managed Mutual Funds Fading Away? 09/04/2018 08:00pm • Passive index fund investing is popular for a singular reason. In most cases, passive index fund investment returns surpass those of active fund managers. John Bogle and his Vanguard brokerage firm launched the first S&P 500 index fund in 1977 with the idea that if costs were slashed, a simple f 6 Factors to Consider Before Cashing Out a 401(k) 09/04/2018 08:00pm • If you switch jobs and have a 401(k) through your previous company, you may have the option of cashing it out. Many employees choose to take the money instead of keeping it marked for retirement. Among investors, one out of three has cashed out a 401(k) before age 59 1/2, according to data from Fide The Perks of Professional Organizations 09/04/2018 08:00pm • School and on-the-job training teach workers much of what they need to know to do their jobs well. But for many positions, there's always more to learn. That's where professional societies come in. There were more than 92,000 trade and professional associations in the U.S. in 2010, reports the Ameri General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is at the Mercy of a Bad Power Market 09/04/2018 08:00pm • General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) is pursuing an aggressive asset sales plan to improve its balance sheet, focus its business and get its stock price back on track. Unfortunately for GE stock investors, UBS analyst Steven Winoker says GE stock will likely continue to struggle until the power marke 2018 AFC North Preview and Predictions 09/03/2018 10:50pm • For the overall 2018 NFL Preview click here, and see the links at the bottom of the page for the rest of the divisional previews. Steelers 11-5 Change is not something that befalls Pittsburgh often. Mike Tomlin enters his 12th season on the Steelers sideline and Ben Roethlisberger is under cen The Best Business Jobs 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Taking care of business From the person who greets clients in the lobby to the executive who oversees all operations, it takes many kinds of professionals to make a company successful. The corporate world features career opportunities for workers of all skill sets and education levels. Learn more ab 10 Pre-Surgery Tips to Boost Recovery 09/03/2018 08:00pm • How to prepare for a successful post-operation recovery. Preparing to undergo surgery can be similar to training for a marathon, says Christina Sherry, a registered dietitian and expert in adult therapeutic nutrition who's with Abbott, a global health care company. Running a marathon is physically a How Long Do My Mistakes Stay on My Credit Report? 09/03/2018 08:00pm • It's a terrible feeling to see a negative item on your credit report. It can drag down your credit score as well as your self-esteem. But take solace in knowing that there's a light at the end of this tunnel. Whether you have a collection account or a bankruptcy, it eventually falls off your report. How to Invest in Luxury Real Estate 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Investing in real estate isn't always a glamorous business, but luxury homes can add some bling to your portfolio. According to Christie's International, which surveyed 81 international luxury markets, luxury home sales increased by 11 percent annually in 2017. In some markets, limited supply and he Landlord Raising the Rent? Here Are Your Options 08/30/2018 08:00pm • Your lease is coming to an end, and you're faced with the choice to stay put and renew with your landlord or start searching for a new place. But when your landlord or property manager notifies you that your rent will be going up if you stick around, that higher rent may be making the decision for y