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Try a Checklist to Avoid FAFSA Mistakes 07/25/2017 08:00pm • When Evelyn Lee was applying to colleges as a high school senior, she knew that she would need financial aid to be able to afford to go. But her parents, who are from Korea, were in no position to help her fill out the federal form -- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA -- necessa Arlington explores telling homeowners about issues preventing tear-downs 07/25/2017 09:05am • Homeowners could be notified in future tax assessments if their property is subject to any special circumstances that would prevent tearing down and rebuilding their house without County Board approval. Such special circumstances would include homes on so-called pipe-stem lots, which have a n How Risk Tolerance Questionnaires Can Steer You Wrong 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Risk is something investors can't afford to get wrong. Gamble too much and you may rack up losses; play it too safe and you may stunt your portfolio's growth. Risk tolerance questionnaires are supposed to pinpoint your acceptable level of risk to help you select suitable investments, but the forms 5 Smart Financial Steps to Take During Summer 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Summer is here. Children are out of school. The weather is hot. Half of the year is already gone. Summer vacations are happening. People are starting to look ahead at what's coming for the rest of the year. If you find yourself indoors on a hot and humid afternoon, there are several little financia The Pros and Cons of a 15-Year Mortgage 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Mortgage companies frequently pitch their 15-year mortgage ads online. And if you aren't running into ads, if you buy a house, you'll certainly be asked if you'd like a 15-year mortgage instead of the standard and conventional 30-year loan. All of which could make anyone wonder -- is a 15-year mort These Countries Are Conduits for the World's Largest Tax Havens 07/24/2017 08:00pm • By Javier Garcia-Bernardo, Eelke Heemskerk, Frank Takes and Jan Fichtner. First came the Panama Papers, then the BahamasLeaks. Journalists continue to shed light on and raise a public outcry over the offshore financial centers that corporations use to reduce their tax bill -- something that is stil Having the 'Conversation' With Your Parents 07/24/2017 08:00pm • As we age, there is great irony in the role reversal between parent and child. For years, it was mom and/or dad ready to provide love, encouragement, care and advice. And while this role certainly remains, many children find themselves taking on the rewarding, and at times challenging, task of ensu 5 Places Bargain Shoppers Love to Travel 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Former Vogue editor Ruth Manton is a shopper who prefers to do her homework before she travels. "I know Israeli companies do terrific casual shoes, knits and swimwear -- all bargains," she says. Thailand is famous for raw silk, she adds; Morocco for leather and jewelry, Milan for designer clothing You Don't Need an Elite B-School for an MBA to Pay Off 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Most MBA applicants try to get into Harvard, Stanford or Wharton -- commonly called HSW -- to fast-track their careers. But whether you get into one of these premier programs or not, earning an MBA is probably still worth it. Take MBA candidate Spencer Shube as an example. He based his business sch How to Determine Your Stocks' Cost Basis 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Years and years ago, a beloved grandmother gave you a stock certificate for shares she'd cherished for decades, and now you're selling them for your child's fall semester. It happens all the time. But next April you'll have to figure the profit and pay long-term capital gains tax. To do that, you ne Realtor discusses considerations before buying a beach home 07/23/2017 03:56pm • WASHINGTON — Every weekend, thousands of cars trudge back from the eastern shore and across the Bay Bridge, the drivers having just spent hundreds or thousands to rent out motels, condos and homes on coast. It’s easy to dream about what life would be like owning one of those residences. Befor Trump asserts all agree he has 'complete power' to pardon 07/22/2017 08:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has "complete power" to issue pardons, an assertion that comes amid investigations into Russian interference in last year's presidential election. It was one of many topics that appeared to occupy the president's mind as the day broke. Va. doesn't expect more federal road funding 07/21/2017 04:18pm • WASHINGTON — While Virginia has a number of large-scale road projects in the works, commuters should not expect many more massive projects to move forward any time soon, the state’s transportation secretary said Wednesday. “I’d love to say we’re going to get a bunch more money; I think Woman accused of embezzling $100K from Md. pool club indicted 07/21/2017 12:52pm • BOWIE, Md. —  A Maryland woman has been indicted and arrested, accused of embezzling money from a Bowie swim club. The Belair Bath and Tennis Club stated in an email to its members Thursday that its former treasurer, Stefanie Schneider, was indicted last week on an embezzlement charge, accused Column: Steps you should take before ditching that printer 07/20/2017 09:21pm • Q: Do I need to do anything to my laser/copier/fax printer before I get rid of it? A: Most of us are very aware of the dangers of disposing of our computers, smartphones and tablets without first wiping them clean of our personal information, pictures and files, but not so much with our printers.