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McAuliffe: Use Northern Va. transportation money, tax increases to fund Metro 12/18/2017 12:10am • WASHINGTON — Metro would permanently get $150 million per year from regional taxes collected across Northern Virginia under outgoing Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s final two-year budget proposal, which is set to be unveiled Monday, administration officials said. Virginia’s $150 million additional a 11 last-minute gift ideas for travelers for $100 or Less 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Have a globetrotter on your list? If you've waited until the last minute to pick up the perfect present for the jetsetter in your life, look no further. We've rounded up standout gift ideas, essential travel tools and stylish gadgets that aim to make travel easier and more enjoyable. Without further Why 1031 Exchange Investments Are Worth a Look 12/17/2017 07:00pm • With tax reform nearing final passage in Congress, one of the most underlooked, but potentially overpowering, tax-advantaged investment tools is the 1031 exchange, which was spared major changes in the proposed legislation. The 1031 exchange, especially when related to real estate investments, is al 5 Overlooked Ways to Pay for College 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Paying for college is a challenge for most families and often involves pulling from a variety of sources -- from financial aid to savings. According to a Sallie Mae study on " How America Saves for College," more than half of parents surveyed with children under age 18 have some savings tucked away. McCain to miss Senate vote on Republican tax bill 12/17/2017 04:27pm • WASHINGTON — CBS News is reporting that Republican Sen. John McCain will miss the upcoming vote on the Republican tax bill in the Senate this week. They report that McCain is returning to Arizona to spend the holidays with his family after spending several days in a Maryland hospital recovering Under DC bill, tax dollars would be used to fund political campaigns 12/15/2017 10:33am • WASHINGTON — If you live in the District, your taxes could soon be used to help fund political campaigns. Under a bill advanced by the D.C. Council's judiciary committee Wednesday, political candidates would be able to tap into a pool of public money controlled by the city's Office of Campaign Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Shows Its Strength Online 12/14/2017 07:00pm • Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST) investors aren't sweating grocery competition from Amazon.com ( AMZN). On Thursday, Costco reported double-digit revenue growth and an impressive jump in online sales in its fiscal first quarter. Costco reported earnings per share, excluding items, of $1 Why the Fed Won't Slow Down Stocks 12/14/2017 07:00pm • When the Federal Reserve's top policymakers met in Washington this week, they decided to raise interest rates for the fifth time since the Great Recession, removing some of the crisis-era stimulus from the economy. Low interest rates are thought to fuel economic activity by making it cheaper for bo Drive a lot for work? IRS announces new mileage rates 12/14/2017 04:22pm • WASHINGTON — If you travel using your own car for work, listen up. The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday announced new mileage rates set to go into effect next year. The new rates, which kick in Jan. 1, are: 54.5 cents per mile of business travel — up 1 cent from the 2017 rate 18 c Metro would get $500M a year under new funding plan 12/14/2017 07:58am • WASHINGTON — Calling for "swift action," regional leaders embraced a dedicated funding plan for Metro that would funnel $500 million into the rail system each year for repairs and maintenance. A resolution, passed Wednesday by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of Director Your Holiday Diet Survival Guide: Travel Edition 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Whether you are in the car, on a plane or in a sleigh to grandmother's house, holiday travel can be taxing on your food choices. Consider spending a little time packing your survival kit that includes food items everyone will eat. Here's how: 1. Pack portable, non-perishable protein. When shoppin 7 Investment Tips to Supplement Social Security 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Social Security is an integral part of American society. Nearly 62 million Americans will be paid more than $950 billion in benefits from the program across 2017. But while those big-picture numbers indeed sound large, a closer look at individual benefits reveals that Social Security may not provide 10 End-of-Year Tax Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Between the holiday shopping and New Year's Eve parties, use these final days of 2017 to check a few tax-filing to-dos off your list. When it comes time to file your taxes, you'll thank yourself for remembering these few end-of-year tips to lighten your load (and your tax bill). Gather your recei Give the Gift of Stocks This Holiday Season 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Forget the iTunes gift card this holiday season. Why should you give a gift with no potential to grow when you can give a share of, say, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) instead? Giving stock doesn't have to break the bank either, as there are multiple ways to give shares as presents, including gift cards for p 4 steps to practicing intentional wealth 12/13/2017 05:16am • WASHINGTON — As we approach the year's end, it’s a great time to reflect. Did you make good progress toward accomplishing your financial goals, or not really? If not, what hurdles got in your way and what can you do better next year? At Her Wealth®, we are big advocates of practicing "intent