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Donald Trump Is Leading the U.S. Into a Trade War 03/01/2018 07:00pm • President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States will impose tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum next week rattled markets around the world as investors weighed the prospects of a trade war that could all but derail the U.S. economy. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 420 points and 5 Things Investors Learned About Fed Chairman Jerome Powell 03/01/2018 07:00pm • The new head of the Federal Reserve made his public debut this week, appearing before two congressional committees for routine Q&A sessions. If conservatives were looking for a dramatic departure from the status quo, they were sorely disappointed. Jerome Powell, the new chairman of the central Amazon would bring $17 billion to Md. economy, if it picks Montgomery Co. for HQ 03/01/2018 06:21am • WASHINGTON — If Amazon chooses Montgomery County for its second headquarters, it would add more than $17 billion to Maryland's economy, bring in $7.7 billion in wages and deliver more than $750 million in new tax revenues, a new report from the Maryland Department of Commerce finds. The repor 5 Ways to Save for Retirement Outside a 401(k) 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Your workplace 401(k) plan is typically the most convenient way to begin saving for retirement. But if you don't have access to a 401(k) plan or it isn't meeting all of your investment needs, you may want to diversify your savings. The good news is there are quite a few ways to save money for reti 3 Things to Remember About Dividend Stocks 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Dividend stocks generate valuable income for a portfolio, but if consistent, growing dividends are what you want, don't be seduced by high yield alone. High-dividend stocks, which have yields well above the norm, may especially beckon some investors now. "With interest rates and bond yields anemic Did We Learn From the Global Financial Crisis and Dot-Com Bust? 02/28/2018 07:00pm • Recent market volatility is a sign that many have learned the wrong lessons from the global financial crisis and the dot-com bust. Extremes of fear and greed are apparent, as investors repeat self-destructive behaviors. The "fear of missing out" helped drive January's unsustainably strong surge in The Tax Consequences of Your Side Hustle 02/28/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to stretching your budget, working a side hustle or part-time gig is an effective way to ensure you're earning enough to cover your expenses. But here's the rub: Your side business carries repercussions for your taxes. "People who have been doing side gigs usually owe and are surpris Virginia lawmakers look to lower country clubs' tax bills 02/28/2018 03:21pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia General Assembly is set to provide relief for private country clubs unhappy with their local property tax bills. Lawmakers are advancing legislation that would force Arlington County to lower the tax bills of Washington Golf and Country Club and Army Navy Count Here are 10 books for knowing (and growing) your wealth 02/28/2018 05:20am • WASHINGTON — Read Across America Day is Friday, so we thought we'd celebrate with a list of books that educate and empower anyone interested in building and preserving wealth. These authors reflect our belief that managing your money is not only about knowing the technical jargon or smartly man 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for March 02/27/2018 07:00pm • The year 2018 has already been a doozy, at least as far as Wall Street's concerned. The market's been up and down (and then up again), and the first quarter isn't even over yet. But it will be soon, so in the meantime, here's a quick look at the best stocks to buy for March. Some of the month's top Manage Your Portfolio Like a Pro: Create Your Own Robo Advisor 02/27/2018 07:00pm • You don't need a nest egg of six or seven figures and a financial advisor to create a top-notch, diversified investment portfolio. For little or no cost, you can create your own portfolio using investment management alternatives such as free stock trading and free robo advisors along with low-cost e 10 big ways to boost your budget — without skimping on your daily latte 02/27/2018 05:07am • These budget moves pack a big punch. The idea that your morning coffee -- or avocado toast -- purchase is what's preventing you from becoming a millionaire is a personal finance "truthism" that's existed for decades. And, yes, while opting to brew weekday coffee at home could save you $1,000 per Hexagon returns with political comedy variety show 'Tweet Land of Liberty' 02/27/2018 01:20am • WASHINGTON — It's become an annual tradition in Northwest D.C. for the past 64 years, as local volunteers put together a variety show of political comedy ripe for the nation's capital. But this year's Hexagon event will be particularly unique, simply because the year in politics has been ve 2019 Best Graduate Schools Rankings Coming March 20 02/26/2018 07:00pm • U.S. News will unveil the 2019 Best Graduate Schools rankings -- including new rankings based on statistical and reputation data for business, law, education, engineering, medical and nursing programs -- on March 20. Detailed statistical data collected in fall 2017 and early 2018 about each program How Climate Change Could Impact Your Home Value 02/26/2018 07:00pm • In January, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that they would be updating New York City's flood maps as a result of rising sea levels and shifting climate change forecasts. After all, in New York City, it's been estimated that approximately 80 percent of the property owners who have