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7 Strategies to Keep Your Financial Plan on Track 02/22/2023 07:00pm • Stock market volatility has rocked many investors' portfolios since the start of the year. After a decades-long bull market, so much volatility may make you question your financial plan -- and for good reason. It's easy to become lax during booming periods and forget that financial plans require reg Md. governor makes the case for high school students' optional year of service 02/21/2023 11:47pm • For the second time in a week, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visited a state legislative committee to make the case for one of his administration's priorities. Moore testified before the Maryland House Appropriations Committee about his bill SERVE or Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration 7 Best Cryptocurrency ETFs to Buy 02/21/2023 07:00pm • If you're a digital assets believer, check out these seven crypto ETFs.Despite a series of high-profile meltdowns in 2022, interest in cryptocurrencies continues to hold strong. Year to date, the price of Bitcoin is up roughly 50% as of Feb. 21, as crypto investors begin to thaw from the severe loss How to Qualify for the Retirement Saver's Match 02/21/2023 07:00pm • The SECURE 2.0 law creates a saver's match, designed to help individuals save for retirement. The match will eventually replace the saver's credit. While there are some similarities between the two, there are also differences to note. The saver's match: -- will replace the saver's credit beginning i What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit and Who Qualifies? 02/21/2023 07:00pm • If you aren't eligible for the earned income tax credit, or EITC, it means you make too much money to get it. If you are eligible for the EITC, it means you can get a significant tax break. "It's a valuable benefit for those who qualify, but it is also one that many taxpayers overlook or misundersta Alexandria leaders push for new approach to market local businesses 02/21/2023 05:40pm • Alexandria, Virginia, is widely recognized as a vibrant place filled with restaurants and tourist-friendly activities, but local business leaders say they want to do more to market local companies and give business owners a boost by forming a "business improvement service district" in the Old Town a What Is a Certified Check? 02/20/2023 07:00pm • A certified check gives peace of mind to the recipient that the check is legitimate -- the account holder's signature on the check is authentic and enough money is available to ensure the check doesn't bounce. A certified check might be used to purchase a major appliance, buy a car, pay taxes or cov The Fastest Way to Get Your Tax Refund 02/20/2023 07:00pm • This is the time of year when millions of Americans eagerly await their tax refunds. The IRS began accepting federal income tax returns for tax year 2022 on Jan. 23, 2023. It has sent nearly 8 million refunds as of Feb. 3, 2023, with an average return amount of $1,963. Don't be surprised if you get Should You Use a Personal Loan to Pay Your Tax Bill? 02/20/2023 07:00pm • Tax season can be met with excitement or dread, depending on whether you're owed a refund or you owe money to the IRS. And when you owe more money than you can comfortably afford, you may be wondering how to pay your excessive tax debt. One way to square away your tax bill is by taking out a persona 'We’ve got our hands full': Bladensburg neighborhood worried about impact of proposed shelter 02/20/2023 06:37pm • The Bladensburg, Maryland, location of a proposed shelter is easily accessible to bus routes, as well as grocery and convenience stores; but some who live in the neighborhood say they have concerns about the impact it could have. Prince George’s County has been looking for a place to build a ne Bid for localities to add surcharge to build schools fails 02/20/2023 05:00pm • A bill that would have given Virginia cities and counties the option to ask local voters to approve a sales tax surcharge to finance school construction has died in the General Assembly. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the bill would have broadened the special permission the legislatur Focus is on ‘social equity’ as Md. bill to establish legalized cannabis industry is vetted by House committee 02/20/2023 07:37am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. No one really complained about the 88-page bill. In fact, most of the witnesses testifying Friday afternoon had nothing but high praise fo Warren Buffett is missing out on this year's market comeback 02/19/2023 07:33am • Warren Buffett is arguably the most legendary investor of all time. But the Oracle of Omaha has missed out on this year's stock market rally. So far, at least. Shares of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, a company that owns businesses ranging from Geico and the Burlington Northern Santa Md. Gov. Moore: Veteran tax relief among 'most impactful' bills lawmakers could pass 02/16/2023 09:32pm • Maryland lawmakers in Annapolis applauded Gov. Wes Moore after he urged them to support his plan to give military retirees bigger income tax breaks. When Moore sat down at the witness table before the House Ways and Means Committee, Democratic Del. Vanessa Atterbeary gave Moore a warm welcome, no New Opportunities to Make 401(k) and IRA Catch-Up Contributions 02/16/2023 07:00pm • Individuals who are age 50 or older will soon have new opportunities to save more for retirement. The SECURE 2.0 Act brings changes that will allow for higher catch-up contributions to retirement plans. The amount you can set aside for retirement will depend on your age, income and type of retiremen