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How to File Taxes in a Disaster Zone 03/14/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to natural disasters, 2017 was a year for the history books. In the late summer, Hurricane Harvey ravaged parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Hurricane Irma rolled through Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, South Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands, leaving costly damag 10 Ways to Pay Your Taxes This Year 03/14/2018 08:00pm • While the majority of tax-filers will receive a tax refund this year, millions of others have to send tax payments to the government by April 17. For tax year 2015, the most recent year available, about 29 million tax returns (19 percent) required payment at time of filing, for a total of about $1 Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Outlook Still Bleak Despite Earning Beat 03/14/2018 08:00pm • Sears Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: SHLD) stock fell more than 1 percent Thursday after the company cleared an extremely low bar in reporting fourth-quarter earnings. Despite the earnings beat, its still difficult for analysts or investors to justify owning the stock until the company makes some major chan PA race razor close; Dem Lamb claims win, GOP not conceding 03/14/2018 02:07am • MT. LEBANON, Pa. (AP) ��� A razor's edge separated Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone early Wednesday in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump's sway in a GOP stronghold. Lamb Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are cryptic to say the least. Some people consider bitcoin a currency, others an investment and still others a store of value. Even government agencies can't agree on what bitcoin truly is. The IRS treats it as property, the Securities and Exchange Commission cons Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is Poised for a Big Move 03/12/2018 08:00pm • The home improvement business has been one of the few bright spots in a weak U.S. retail environment in recent quarters, and the latest data from Bank of America suggests that trend continued in February. Bank of America analyst Elizabeth Suzuki says Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) remains the top stock Taxation Procrastination: Where to Go for Last-Minute Tax Filing Advice 03/12/2018 08:00pm • With tax season in full swing, it's a prime time to get your necessary documents organized. And while it's a smart idea to file as early as possible to quickly receive your tax refund, if you still haven't filed yet, fear not: It's not too late to get your documents in order and take advantage of b Northam says he'll tweak Va. Metro funding bill 03/12/2018 12:39pm • TYSONS Va. ��� Gov. Ralph Northam will seek to change the sources of $154 million per year in additional capital funding for Metro that Virginia���s General Assembly approved Saturday in a landmark vote. On a visit to Northern Virginia Monday, Northam said the level of the funding would remain th Consider the Tax Rate on Your Investments 03/11/2018 08:00pm • Many investors put more emphasis on dividend-paying stocks as they get older and want steady income. Even younger investors may want to load up on top-quality dividend payers since even small dividends boost returns considerably over time. But where should you put them -- in an ordinary taxable acc Pros and Cons for Investing in Target 03/11/2018 08:00pm • Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has had, well, a target on its back since missing quarterly profit expectations even as it remains committed to a new $7 billion company investment initiative designed, in a large part, to take on Amazon ( AMZN) in the digital retail sales and delivery space. Can Targ 4 Tips to Stretch Income in Retirement 03/11/2018 08:00pm • The transition to retirement can be an exhilarating but also potentially stressful time for many individuals and their families. The newfound freedom to pursue those "someday" dreams is accompanied by anxieties of whether or not there are sufficient financial means to make them a reality. For this r Va. reaches landmark $154M Metro funding deal 03/10/2018 11:00am • WASHINGTON ��� Metro will get a full $154 million per year requested from Virginia taxpayers to cover major capital repairs and upgrades, under a deal hammered out in the dying moments of the General Assembly. With expected approvals from both the House and Senate, Virginia would be the first jur 9 easy ways to save $500 more per year for retirement 03/10/2018 11:00am • These financial tips will help you put away more money in your retirement fund with just a few small changes to the way you save and spend. Boost your balance. A small increase in your savings rate can result in a big boost in your retirement nest egg. If you save an extra $500 per year betwee Metro milestone possible as Va. lawmakers meet Saturday 03/10/2018 06:45am • RICHMOND, Va. ��� Despite the failure to reach a two-year budget deal,��a major regional milestone is possible on the final day of Virginia's General Assembly session. Saturday could see the first ever dedicated regional funding for Metro. It is do or die for the measure, ahead of adjournment exp Va. legislators OK regional gas tax 'floor' that could aid Metro funding 03/08/2018 07:26pm • WASHINGTON ��� Fixing a 2013 oversight that had hampered transportation projects in Virginia, the General Assembly reached an agreement Thursday to set a ���floor��� on the regional gas tax imposed in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. The House of Delegates voted 65-29-1 for the agreement, whi