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Hogan reveals details of Maryland $5B plan to lure Amazon 01/22/2018 10:22am • WASHINGTON ��� Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is releasing more details about the state's $5 billion plan to lure Amazon to Montgomery County for its much-anticipated second headquarters. Hogan's office released Monday the outline of a legislative proposal clearing the way for more than $3 billion in Why Foreign Stocks May Not Be Best for Dividends 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Dividends, even at today's low rates, can supercharge investment gains over the long term. But dividend earnings aren't usually at the top of the list when U.S. investors consider foreign stocks. Should they be? While there are some generous dividend payers overseas, like BP (NYSE: BP) yielding nea Investors Can Benefit from Rising Interest Rates 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Rising interest rates may not be optimal for everyone, but it could mean above-average performance for financial sector investors this year, making the asset class a worthy component of a balanced portfolio. Banks make their money on the difference between the interest rate they charge to borrowers 7 New Taxes Retirees Face 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Retirement taxes.Retirees are eligible for a variety of tax breaks that aren't available to younger people. However, there are also some new taxes that apply to retirees. Here's a look at some of the taxes that could crop up in retirement.Social Security taxes. Many people have to pay taxes on their Reduce Your 2017 Tax Bill With an IRA Contribution 01/21/2018 07:00pm • There's still time to reduce your 2017 tax bill. You can make a tax-deferred individual retirement account contribution that can be applied to your 2017 tax return any time before April 17, 2018. Here's how to take advantage of this tax break for IRA participants. Max out your IRA. You can defer Tips on Where To Get a Better Rate for Your Money 01/21/2018 07:00pm • In terms of Federal Reserve rate hikes, 2018 will likely be similar to 2017, and that should be helpful to your cash holdings as many banks respond to the Fed rate hikes. Since the Fed started its tightening policy, it has hiked rates twice in the 13 months before 2017 and three times in 2017. Over Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Will Get a Boost From New Board Members 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) may not need to outperform Home Depot ( HD) to generate some impressive long-term gains for investors. On Monday, Bernstein upgraded Lowe's stock from "underperform" to "outperform," and analyst Brandon Fletcher says tax cuts, new activist board members and a stro Law School Applicants: Understand Bar Exam Character, Fitness Requirements 01/21/2018 07:00pm • Many prospective law school students intend to earn a J.D. so that they can become practicing attorneys. In addition to earning the degree, they must pass the bar exam to practice law in any of the 50 U.S. states. If you are currently working on completing your law school applications, the bar exam What���s open and closed during the government shutdown 01/21/2018 11:20am • WASHINGTON ��� Four years ago, after Congress failed to agree on funding and the government shut down, National Park Service employees rolled out barricades at many D.C. monuments and other national parks nationwide. Things might look a little different this time. Trump administration bu Arlington Co. residential property assessments up 3.8 percent 01/20/2018 03:16pm • WASHINGTON ��� Arlington County mailed out 2018 property tax assessments Saturday, and despite a rise in residential assessments, the county said overall property tax collections this year will present a budget challenge. Residential properties recorded what Arlington County calls a ���solid��� 3 Government shuts down after last-minute talks and Senate vote fail 01/20/2018 12:02am • WASHINGTON ��� The federal government shutdown was officially underway as the clock struck midnight Friday. Hours of failed negotiating were followed by a failed 11th-hour effort to vote on a temporary funding bill. Supporters lacked the 60 votes needed to end debate on the bill, which would have Amid DACA debate, in-state tuition bills voted down in Virginia 01/19/2018 04:50am • WASHINGTON ��� Efforts to allow DACA recipients and students that are applying for permanent residency in the United States to qualify for in-state tuition were voted down along party lines in a Virginia Senate committee Thursday, but pieces of the proposals may survive. One of two bills proposed Facebook, Inc. Earnings: What to Expect From FB Stock 01/18/2018 07:00pm • Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings later this month, but investors have a lot to look for other than the top- and bottom-line numbers for Facebook stock. In fact, according to William Blair analyst Ralph Schackart, revenue and earnings numbers from last quarte How to Get a Jump-Start on Filing Your Taxes 01/18/2018 07:00pm • This year, the Internal Revenue Service will kick off tax season and start accepting 2017 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29. For some taxpayers, the delay can make a difference in their financial lives, since they rely on their tax refund to pay down credit card debt or rebuild their emergency fund. Fo Here's What to Know About Filing Taxes 01/18/2018 07:00pm • Before filing taxes, it's essential to know basic tax terms, concepts and best practices. Understanding these key elements can reduce your tax bill -- or score you the largest tax refund -- and ensure that you dodge any failure-to-file or late-payment penalties and fees. Whether it's your first time