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Metro may see service cuts without new funding 12/06/2017 04:47am • WASHINGTON ��� After the failure to reach a hoped-for regional consensus on how to give Washington���s crumbling Metro system the critical support it needs, former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood officially released a series of recommendations Tuesday that will set up even more rounds of de How women can build their own economic power 12/06/2017 04:33am • WASHINGTON ��� We are in the midst of a long overdue evolution as once-tolerated workplace behavior is finally being exposed for what it has always been: unacceptable. This is very good news for all women, especially those who found little support (or worse, retaliation), for their claims of sexual 5 smart ways to use your holiday bonus 12/05/2017 07:00pm • It's the holiday season, and many professionals are eagerly awaiting their yearly bonus. While it's easy to view the bonus as a windfall and spend it on a whim, most people would benefit from using the money to catch up on their savings, pay off debt or invest more. As a general rule, 25 percent Home Depot Inc (HD) and T-Mobile US (TMUS) Announce Massive Buybacks 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) and T-Mobile Us Inc ( TMUS) are the latest companies to announce they will be committing billions of dollars buying back shares of company stock. With Republicans seemingly on the brink of passing major tax reform plan that could lower the corporate tax rate from 35 percen 5 Employee Benefits Trends to Watch in 2018 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Open enrollment -- the period when employees get to choose health plans and other benefits for the coming year -- is in full swing at many companies. Health care costs have been a hot-button issue this year, as the GOP attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. "Premiums have continued to rise and How to Shop for Health Insurance With an Eye Toward Mental Health 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Mental illness impacts 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., many of whom never seek medical care, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The Affordable Care Act sought to improve that rate, giving scores of people access to health insurance that's required to include treatments for things such A Complete Guide to Investing in Donor-Advised Funds 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Financial advisors have touted the benefits of donor-advised funds for years, but it's safe to bet most small investors think this approach to charitable giving is for the well-to-do. But big firms like Vanguard, Fidelity and Schwab cater to the common investor with products that don't require a ki Year-End Contributions Can Pay Off 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Investors are told every fall to add money to their individual retirement accounts and 401(k)s to get the biggest tax break possible and turbocharge growth. But doing it can be tricky. For investing, the timing might be wrong. And 401(k) participants may find their plan doesn't welcome a lump sum ye Your Guide to Taking Out a Business Loan 12/04/2017 07:00pm • You may have seen the occasional business loan ad, often hanging up at the top of an online article that you're reading, promising you a loan of up to $150,000, or some other pie in the sky number. If you're starting a business or already have a company, especially if it's new, you may well wonder i Why the GOP Tax Plan Won't Hurt the Stock Rally 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Remember when Dow 20,000 was a big deal? It was less than a year ago that the Dow Jones industrial average reached 20,000 for the first time, but in the end, Dow 20K was just a blip on the radar screen. Since the 20,000 milestone was breached on Jan. 25, the Dow set record after record with sometim How Rising Interest Rates Will Hurt the Stock Market 12/04/2017 07:00pm • It's all but certain that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates, perhaps as early as this month and several times in 2018. And that will likely change the dynamics of investing in the stock market. It may mean that investors should think about changing how much of their portfolio they sh Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Owning a home can lead to a comfortable retirement. In theory, you buy a house when you're 30, faithfully make the mortgage payments for 30 years and at age 60 you own your house, free and clear. Now you have a solid nest egg and can sail into a worry-free retirement. But more often, here's how it w 'Shocked': Montgomery Co. scrambles to cut budget amid revenue shortfall 12/04/2017 04:53pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. ��� Montgomery County Executive Isiah ���Ike��� Leggett is calling for executive departments to make cuts of 2 percent in order to save money after projections show income tax revenues are $64 million less than projected for the last quarter of the year. Not only that, but Leggett' How Supreme Court���s decision on sports gambling could have seismic implications 12/04/2017 05:08am • WASHINGTON ��� On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a sports gambling case the impact of which could reach well beyond both gaming and sports. The grounds on which Christie v. NCAA��made its way to the highest court in the land are of particular note, and the way the court rul How to Donate Your Required Minimum Distribution to Charity 12/03/2017 07:00pm • After years of contributing to tax-deferred 401(k)s and IRAs, income tax is due on that money when you take withdrawals in retirement. Annual withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts are required after age 70 1/2, and the penalty for skipping a required minimum distribution is 50 percent of