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10 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for 2023 12/20/2022 07:00pm • Keep your portfolio safe for 2023 with these 10 blue-chip bargains.Blue-chip stocks are those that have top-notch reputations. They are the companies known for being high-quality, faring well during recessions and having the brands, managerial excellence and resiliency to prosper regardless of what' 'Largest public sector election in Virginia history:' Prince William County school workers to vote on union representation in January 12/20/2022 12:46pm • 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. Elections will be held for over 11,000 Prince William County Schools classified and certified employees to determine whether the Prince W If you need a last-minute gift idea, this one’s kind of wild 12/20/2022 12:45pm • This is the time of year when you might be looking for that last-minute holiday gift idea, or tax-deductible charitable donation — or even both. And while some animal organizations might ask you to think long and hard before you give an animal as a Christmas present, the Christian humanitar Low turnout so far as voters replace Fairfax Co. delegate who resigned 12/20/2022 11:35am • Turnout has been low during the early voting period in Fairfax County, Virginia, as voters choose a candidate to replace Mark Keam, the longtime Democratic state delegate who resigned in September. 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Looking beyond the flashy headline-grabbing stocks to more "boring" picks in defensive sectors such as co Financial Elder Abuse: How Advisors Can Help Protect Clients 12/19/2022 07:00pm • One in 10 older Americans experience abuse, and financial abuse is one of the most common forms. According to the National Council on Aging, up to 5 million Americans suffer from financial elder abuse every year, with financial losses of at least $36.5 billion per year. Though some of these abuses a How to Donate to Charity From Your IRA 12/19/2022 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 72, and the penalty for skipping a required minimum distribution is 50% of the amount How to Choose the Right Tax Professional 12/19/2022 07:00pm • If you think all tax preparers are created equal, Jeffrey Wood wants you to know this: "They are absolutely not." Wood is a financial advisor and partner at Lift Financial in South Jordan, Utah, as well as a certified public accountant. But he says that designation doesn't necessarily mean he's the 8 Sites to Cash in on Unused Gift Cards 12/19/2022 07:00pm • While many of us love receiving gift cards, sometimes they just don't hit the mark. Maybe you received a gift card to a hardware store but aren't a DIYer, or you've collected several gift cards for fast-food chains yet are trying to eat healthier. 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Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, reiterated Sunday that he has "no intentions" of changing his party affiliation at this time and highlighted his record of working with members of both parties based on policy ideas, rather than the political party they are affiliated with. In How to take advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions 12/18/2022 05:00am • When you turn 50, you become eligible to contribute more money to your 401(k) plan. The tax deduction you can claim on these catch-up contributions could save you over $1,000 on your annual tax bill. Here's how to take advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions: The 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution L Virginia colleges work with local school systems to address staffing challenges 12/16/2022 05:45am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. WTOP’s Scott Gelman takes a closer look at the issues and how they affect your kids. If you have story ideas or suggestions, email Scott at sgelman@wtop.com. 9 Va. colleges