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Your Guide to HOAs 01/23/2023 07:00pm • When searching for your next home, the neighborhood or community you choose matters when it comes to things like affordability, proximity to work and the right schools for your kids. If the neighborhood you like best is governed by a homeowners association, you'll have a few more factors to consider 9 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy 01/23/2023 07:00pm • As bond rates rise, many low-yield stocks look less attractive.A few years ago, when Treasury bonds were consistently yielding 2% or less, it was easy to make the case for diving into dividend stocks. But with the Federal Reserve ratcheting up key interest rates to above 4%, investors are now demand What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Taxes? 01/23/2023 07:00pm • You may be wondering what could happen if you don't file your tax returns by the April deadline. For many, filing taxes is a straightforward process. But it can get more complicated if you have side gigs or you're self-employed. Regardless of your financial situation, there are significant repercuss 'Money left on the table': What DC residents who never file tax returns miss out on 01/23/2023 04:44pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser showed up in Ward 7 on Monday to talk about one of only two certainties in life ��� and thankfully, this time it wasn���t death. With this week being the start of tax season, her message to incentivize people to file their taxes was a simple one: Not filing taxes can cost Northern Va. lawmaker suggests tax credits to incentivize local journalism 01/23/2023 07:04am • The news business continues to change, and a Northern Virginia lawmaker wants to offer financial incentives to preserve local journalism. "We all know that a free and vigorous press is the keystone of any vibrant and healthy democracy," said Del. Alfonso Lopez, (D-House District 49), who represen Speaking in Fauquier County, Sen. Warner warns of 'carnage' if US defaults on debt 01/22/2023 10:07pm • 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. Speaking to a room full of local elected officials and other community stakeholders at Laurel Ridge Community College on Friday, Sen. What to Do With Your Tax Return Money 01/22/2023 07:00pm • If you're eagerly awaiting your tax refund, you may be ready to start an online shopping spree or earmark the money for a big purchase, like an 85-inch TV. Stop and think for a moment: These are economically challenging times. In 2022, according to the Internal Revenue Service, the average tax refun How Secure Act 2.0 Impacts Investors 01/22/2023 07:00pm • American workers aren't investing enough for retirement. Nearly half of U.S. workers rely on self-funded retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s, as their primary sources of income in retirement, yet the median total household retirement savings balance is only $67,000, according to a study re Tax changes for 2023: Say goodbye to many COVID-19 credits and deductions 01/22/2023 07:00pm • Just like that, it's tax season again. As you gather up all your receipts and forms, keep these important changes for tax year 2022 in mind for when you file your taxes in 2023. "We are going back to 'normal' (before COVID-19) for many individual tax credit and deduction items in 2022," Nicole De Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Point in 4 Months 01/22/2023 07:00pm • Mortgage rates declined across the board this week, with the average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage falling to 6.46%. This is the lowest the 30-year rate has been since September 2022, and it's nearly a full point lower than the 7.33% peak seen last November. What's more, rates are expected to con 8 Best Bond Funds for Retirement 01/22/2023 07:00pm • Bond funds can minimize risk and provide income. As investors approach retirement, their objective usually begins to shift from growth to preservation of capital and income. Therefore, keeping volatility and drawdowns to a minimum can help investors retire on time with a sufficiently large portfolio Here's what will happen to the economy as the debt ceiling drama deepens 01/22/2023 08:54am • After the United States hit its debt ceiling on Thursday, the Treasury Department is now undertaking "extraordinary measures" to keep paying the government's bills. A default could be catastrophic, causing "irreparable harm to the US economy, the livelihoods of all Americans and global financial Your tax refund may be smaller this year ��� here's why 01/22/2023 05:03am • Official tax-filing season kicks off Monday, January 23, and it may hold some surprises for your wallet. So, whether you expect to file your 2022 federal income tax return right away or wait until the last minute, now is a good time to get a sense of whether you'll owe more money to the IRS, or w Free tax help available for low and moderate income earners in Montgomery Co. 01/20/2023 09:35pm • It may sound like a scam, but there's such a thing as free tax preparation and tax credit assistance for people in Montgomery County, Maryland. Monique Ngo Ngwe, a nurse assistant in Gaithersburg couldn't believe it. ���I don���t want to be in trouble with the IRS!��� she said. ��� the bes Manassas School Board awaits council action on headquarters 01/20/2023 07:57pm • 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. More than five months after approving the purchase of its current headquarters building, the Manassas School Board is still waiting f