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Where Electric Vehicles Reign Supreme 03/21/2018 08:00pm • Call them the kings in the north. Drivers in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and -- chief among them -- Norway have become the world leaders in buying electric vehicles. Together the five Nordic countries, home to roughly 0.4 percent of the planet's population, accounted for 8 percent of the world 3 Things for Investors to Know About the Fed Interest Rate Hike 03/21/2018 08:00pm • The Federal Open Market Committee, led by its new chairman Jerome Powell, decided to raise the federal funds target range by 25 basis points, to a range of 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent, continuing the slow and steady pace of interest rate hikes initiated by his predecessor, Janet Yellen. It was exac 5 Signs of an IRS Tax Scam 03/21/2018 08:00pm • The caller ID may say IRS, but you shouldn't assume it's a government agent you're speaking with on the phone. It could be a fraudster hoping to intimidate you into providing sensitive information or making a payment on a tax bill that doesn't exist. Common IRS scams include demanding Social Securit Fairfax Co. pushes for changes to landmark Va. Metro funding deal 03/21/2018 01:49pm • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County supervisors slammed Virginia’s landmark Metro funding agreement Tuesday, as they prepared to join other Northern Virginia groups to plead with the governor to avoid taking as much of the $154 million per year out of existing regional transportation projects. “Th Inflation Eats Into General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Profits 03/20/2018 08:00pm • General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) stock dropped nearly 9 percent Wednesday morning after the company slashed its earnings guidance and said rising commodity prices will take a bite out of its profits. The guidance cut took the market by surprise, but further downside for the stock may be limited for FedEx Corporation (FDX) Delivers a Holiday Quarter Earnings Beat 03/20/2018 08:00pm • FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) reported a record quarter of holiday deliveries after the market closed on Tuesday, continuing the company's recent momentum as it attempts to fend off oncoming delivery competition from Amazon.com ( AMZN) in 2018. FedEx reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.72 o Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Optimistic About North American Construction 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) presented at this week's Bank of America Global Industrial Conference in London. Bank of America analyst Ross Gilardi attended the Caterpillar presentation and is bullish on the stock after hearing what the company had to say. Caterpillar said the combination of higher Why Wealthy Investors Are Reconsidering a Roth Conversion 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Under the new tax law, many individuals and couples will benefit from a lower marginal tax rate. This presents a number of planning opportunities for investors, particularly since the individual tax rates (and various other provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) are set to expire in 2025 (if not RagingWire opens major operation in Ashburn's 'Data Center Alley' 03/20/2018 09:21am • WASHINGTON — Data center operator RagingWire Data Centers Inc. has opened a 245,000-square-foot data center with 16 megawatts of power at its new, highly-secured Loudoun County, Virginia data center campus. The center, called VA3 Data Center, is located at the intersection of Waxpool Road and How to Make Your Tax Professional's Life Easier 03/19/2018 08:00pm • Let's face it: It's in your best interest to make your tax preparer's job easier. Working effectively with your tax pro can score you a larger tax refund or lower your bill. It can even make your visit to the preparer cost less. "If you come in here with a shopping bag filled with receipts and docu Should You Pay Points? Mortgage Discounts Demystified 03/19/2018 08:00pm • If you're buying or refinancing a home, you may have the chance to lower the interest you pay by purchasing mortgage points. It may seem like a great way to cut the overall cost of your loan, but keep in mind it carries some drawbacks. Here's what you should know before you decide. What Are Mortga Noticed an Increase in Your Paycheck? Time to Revisit Your W-4 03/19/2018 08:00pm • Under the new tax reform law, tax rates were reduced by 1 percent to 3 percent, and many taxpayers already started seeing more money in their paychecks. While you may be happy to see this increase, right now is the perfect time to revisit your W-4 form to make sure the correct amounts are withheld How Retirees Can Take Advantage of Higher Interest Rates 03/18/2018 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve has been gradually raising interest rates over the past year. Rising interest rates might mean higher prices for borrowers, but could be good news for retirees with some cash in the bank. Here's how savers can benefit from higher interest rates. Shop around for a new bank acco Alexandria City Council votes against 2019 tax increase 03/16/2018 06:20am • WASHINGTON — The Alexandria City Council voted unanimously against any 2019 tax increases for real estate, vehicles or business tangible property. The real estate tax rate eventually chosen by the council could be the same or lower than the current rate of 1.13 percent, but it cannot be higher. Montgomery County's proposed budget supports schools, holds tax rates 03/16/2018 03:09am • WASHINGTON — Montgomery County, Maryland is proposing to fully fund its schools, spend slightly more and hold steady on property taxes in its newly proposed budget. In proposing his 12th and final budget, County Executive Isiah "Ike" Leggett said Montgomery County will spend 2 percent more than