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Should You Consult a CFP or CPA to Plan for Retirement? 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Many people seek professional help to prepare for retirement. You might consult a financial planner to help with saving and investing or an accountant who can assist with tax planning. Here's a look at how a certified financial planner and a certified public account might fit into your retirement pl 9 of the Best REITs to Buy Now 02/27/2023 07:00pm • The U.S. real estate investment trust, or REIT, sector was hit abnormally hard during the 2022 bear market. With dividends reinvested, the benchmark SPDR S&P 500 ETF (ticker: SPY) lost 18.2% last year. In comparison, the iShares Core US REIT ETF (USRT) fell 24.4%. The culprit? Rising interest ra Is It Time to Toss Your Wallet? 02/27/2023 07:00pm • You can store so much data on your smartphone you may wonder if you really need a physical wallet anymore. It's just taking up space in your handbag or pocket, right? Much like snipping the cord to your landline, putting your financial information on your phone and getting rid of your wallet might s Va. lawmakers pass energy bill, 'skinny' budget as session ends 02/27/2023 05:37am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The politically divided Virginia General Assembly worked through dozens of pieces of legislation, including a major energy bill and stop-gap budget bill, on Saturday as lawmakers reached the end of their regularly scheduled session without a deal on the entire state spending p 5 Best No-Load Mutual Funds 02/26/2023 07:00pm • With investing, as with most things in life, cost matters. Every dollar you pay in fees on your investments, is a dollar that isn't going toward generating returns on your money. Fewer expenses mean higher earning power and more money in your pocket to invest. One often overlooked fee on some mutual 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now 02/26/2023 07:00pm • Interest rate hikes have pushed bond yields to attractive levels again.Historically, bonds have always acted as a kind of "ballast" for portfolios. During market crashes like those in 2008 and March 2020, bonds, especially high-quality ones like U.S. government Treasurys, soared in a "flight to safe Legislative leaders working on bill to move Maryland 529 to Treasurer, wind down pre-paid tuition program 02/25/2023 02:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Legislative leaders are planning to introduce a bill next week that would shift oversight of Maryland’s beleaguered college savings plan Fairfax County budget proposal includes tax bill increases, increased schools funding 02/24/2023 06:01am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill has presented his proposed fiscal year 2024 budget, which includes a steady real estate tax rate, Tax Refunds: Everything You Need to Know 02/23/2023 07:00pm • As you get ready to file your tax return, you're likely hearing about tax refunds left and right. "File early, get your refund sooner," the tax preparers chant. But who gets tax refunds and how can you find out if you will? Here's a closer look at the ins and outs you need to know: -- What is a tax How to Get a Low Interest Rate on a Personal Loan 02/23/2023 07:00pm • The average interest rate on a two-year personal loan is 11.23%, according to the Federal Reserve. But depending on your credit history, income and other factors, you may be able to qualify for a rate in the single digits. Here's a look at things you can do to score a lower interest rate on a person What the Debt Ceiling Crisis Means for Your Money 02/23/2023 07:00pm • As of January 19, 2023, the U.S. reached its debt limit. As Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrote in her letter to Congress, the government now has to resort to "extraordinary measures" to avoid a default on national debt. While the Democrat-led Senate and Republican-controlled House of Representati Even with less expected revenue, DC says Md. not hindering sports betting — yet 02/22/2023 10:15pm • DC Lottery’s Gambet app has been much maligned in the sports betting industry; and during a D.C. Council Oversight hearing on Wednesday, that criticism continued. Criticized for the monopoly it has over most of the city, as well as the glitches and poor odds that have been associated with the a 10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for 2023 02/22/2023 07:00pm • After a strong rally to start the year, growth stocks are starting to slide once again. And it's understandable why. Inflation appeared to be letting up for a bit, but data has started trending the wrong way. As a result, the Federal Reserve has redoubled its rhetoric around higher interest rates an 7 Best Bond Funds for Retirement 02/22/2023 07:00pm • Bonds make up the foundation of any successful retirement portfolio. These assets are debt-related instruments issued by governments and corporations that are looking to raise money. Think of them as the other side of the loan, where the "issuer" is the borrower and investors are collectively the le SECURE 2.0 Retirement Bill Offers New Incentives to Save for Retirement 02/22/2023 07:00pm • The SECURE 2.0 Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022, bringing with it a bevy of changes to retirement savings. The legislation introduced several policies designed to shore up long-term retirement savings for the average American, including rules like automatic enrollment in 401(k) programs