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5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for January 01/01/2018 07:00pm • It's a new year, and for many readers, that means it's a new you (at least for a few months). It can also mean a fresh-looking portfolio, so with that in mind, it's about time to examine some of the best stocks to buy for January. Here's a quick look at five names, what they've got going for them, Happy 40th Anniversary to the 401(k) 01/01/2018 07:00pm • When you rang in the New Year, did you remember to lift a glass of bubbly to toast the Internal Revenue Code 401(k)? That's the section of U.S. tax law that forever changed the way we save for retirement. The 40th anniversary for this key section of the tax code is 2018. When Congress approved the R What to do with gifts you can't return or exchange 01/01/2018 09:00am • Despite the best intentions, some family and friends just don't get it right when it comes to choosing presents for loved ones, leaving many people with a pile of unwanted items. Returning or exchanging a gift is often a dreaded task and can be a hassle if the recipient does not have a receipt or ha New laws in Md. and Va. took effect with the New Year 12/29/2017 04:42pm • WASHINGTON ��� It's a new year and if you live in Maryland or Virginia, you should be prepared for some new rules. While most laws in both states take effect in either July or October, there are handful of new laws that kicked in Jan. 1. Here's a brief look at some of them. Maryland Smoke detec Amazon 'Digital Day' offers discounts on movies, ebooks and games 12/29/2017 10:47am • WASHINGTON ��� Amazon says it's now offering the biggest savings of the year on digital content as part of its "Annual Digital Day" promotion. Amazon customers can access more than 5,000 deals across eight categories, including movies and TV shows, ebooks, games and software programs. This is How to Structure Your Portfolio for 2018 12/28/2017 07:00pm • The new year brings an opportunity to reflect on your current investments, analyze future outlooks and rebalance your portfolios accordingly. The good news is analysts expect the market to continue to do well, with corporate spending and individual spending being the driving factors. "Corporate spen Nike Inc (NKE) Faces a Tough Road Ahead 12/28/2017 07:00pm • After a sluggish start to the year, Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) stock is finishing 2017 on a high note, gaining nearly 20 percent in the path three months. Nike has overcome the headwinds that held the stock back in the first half of the year, but it may be difficult for the company to do the same in 2018. Trump's Loathing of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Won't Go Away 12/28/2017 07:00pm • President Donald Trump is once again lashing out at Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), blasting the e-commerce giant on Twitter for the rates it pays for U.S. Postal Service shipping Amazon stock traded lower by 0.4 percent on Friday morning following Trump's latest attack on the company. "Why is the Now what? IRS says prepaid property tax may still face $10K cap 12/28/2017 12:25pm • WASHINGTON ��� The flurry of activity by homeowners in the D.C. area and local jurisdictions to facilitate prepayment of 2018 property taxes ahead of a new tax code that goes into effect Jan. 1 will, in most cases, be for naught. D.C. residents luck out, according to city officials. The new fe How Alexandria excels at using technology to help residents 12/28/2017 11:37am • WASHINGTON ��� Alexandria, Virginia, is among the top "digital cities��� in the nation for using technology to connect with people and improve citizen services. Digital cities winners "leverage technology to enhance inclusion and solve social challenges," according to the��Center for Digital Gove Circle these dates on your 2018 family financial calendar 12/28/2017 08:00am • It can be hard to stay organized, even with smartphones, smart appliances and personal assistants that order things online for you. There's so much to remember, from day to day, and month to month. This is why we've created this family financial calendar for you. If you want to stay ahead of the Can you prepay real estate tax before the new law kicks in? 12/28/2017 04:15am • WASHINGTON ��� Homeowners in the D.C. area with some extra money on hand are hustling to prepay their 2018 property taxes before the new tax law takes effect Jan. 1. The new federal law caps deductions at $10,000 for all combined state and local taxes, including both income and property taxes. Th What Investors Should Know About Active ETFs 12/27/2017 07:00pm • When investors think of exchange-traded funds, they think of passive, index-following securities. However, active ETFs are a small but growing part of the industry. Rather than try to match a benchmark, these ETFs try to exceed it, not unlike actively managed mutual funds. There are about 200 active Core Values: To prepay or not to prepay 12/27/2017 03:00pm • WASHINGTON -- Should you prepay your taxes in Fairfax and Montgomery Counties? 5 Reasons Why a 401(k) Loan Rarely Pays Off 12/26/2017 07:00pm • Investors are often told that 401(k) loans should be rare, small and brief. Rules of thumb can't work in every circumstance, but it usually makes sense to leave these retirement accounts alone except in emergencies. Still, there can be other times when a hefty loan would make sense on paper. If you