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How to Budget for Taxes as a Freelancer and Avoid an Expensive Tax Bill 09/15/2022 08:00pm • The prospect of earning money on your own terms can be exciting, but many freelancers underestimate their tax liabilities. Laurice Wardini, a freelance writer and the co-founder of ClothedUp, says, "I knew taxes would be expensive when I first started freelancing, but I was shocked when it came time 7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold 09/15/2022 08:00pm • These are the top Vanguard funds to buy.The Vanguard Group was founded by the late Jack Bogle in 1975 on two principles: maximum diversification and minimal fees. Forty-seven years later, these principles still endure in the construction of many Vanguard funds. The firm is known for its continually Eastern Foundry files for Chapter 7 after exiting multiple locations 09/15/2022 02:08pm • Coworking firm and government contracting accelerator Eastern Foundry has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and appears to have shuttered all operations, according to court records and interviews. The company — which at one point maintained three locations, in Crystal City, Rosslyn and Fayetteville, Md. reports $2 billion surplus 09/15/2022 02:00pm • Maryland finished fiscal 2022 with a surplus of $2 billion, Comptroller Peter Franchot reported. In a statement Wednesday, Franchot said the state closed the books on the fiscal year with $5.5 billion in the General Fund, of which the General Assembly allocated $3.5 billion to the fiscal 2023 bud Middleburg will restore historic Asbury Church 09/15/2022 08:21am • The Town Council of Middleburg, Virginia, has voted to retain ownership of the historic Asbury Church, update its stabilization plan and move ahead with completing its restoration and opening — instead of selling it to a preservation-minded buyer. The Town Council says they have a budget su Md. candidates for governor discuss child care during virtual forum 09/15/2022 08:00am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland gubernatorial candidates Del. Dan Cox (R) and author Wes Moore (D) participated in a virtual forum Wednesday with a focus on how DOJ establishes COVID-19 Strike Force teams to combat fraud 09/15/2022 12:28am • The Justice Department has created three Strike Force teams to improve its efforts to fight and prevent COVID-19 fraud. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said in a statement Wednesday that the department confiscated over $1.2 billion in relief funds that people were trying to steal and charged How Much Are Closing Costs? 09/14/2022 08:00pm • The costs involved in buying and selling a home are often negotiable as part of the real estate deal. A buyer may be willing to offer the full asking price, as long as the seller is willing to cover the closing costs, which can include a home inspection and deed transfer tax, for example. For buyers 7 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 09/14/2022 08:00pm • Reduce stress, maximize returns with a long-term approach.As one of the "Big 5" investment asset managers alongside Vanguard, BlackRock, State Street and Invesco, Fidelity is one of the most popular choices when it comes to mutual funds. The fund manager is known for an award-winning online brokerag How the Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Retirees 09/14/2022 08:00pm • The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides many benefits for retirees and older Americans. If the legislation does slow inflation, it could be a huge benefit to low-income seniors and those living on fixed incomes. The bill will also help tackle skyrocketing health care costs for seniors. However, How to Open a Brokerage Account for Your Kids 09/14/2022 08:00pm • You likely already know the importance of investing for retirement, and you want to pass that knowledge along to your children. Without the growth provided by long-term investing, most people would find it nearly impossible to grow the nest egg they need to be financially independent in later years. Virginia tax rebates will hit bank accounts soon 09/14/2022 05:33am • Virginia taxpayers will want to keep an eye on their bank accounts as the state is preparing to send out millions of tax rebates. "We expect to issue about 3.2 million one-time tax rebates and get these rebates to taxpayers, either in the form of direct deposit or check," said Virginia Tax Commis How to Become a Financial Advisor 09/13/2022 08:00pm • In some ways, being a financial advisor is like being a therapist: You share in your clients' biggest life events -- such as having a baby, retiring and handling inheritance -- and are often tasked with helping them address their fears, such as recessions or running out of money. This is part of wha What Consumer Protection Lawyers Do and How to Become One 09/13/2022 08:00pm • Numerous federal and state laws in the U.S. are designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous companies, ensure that customers get the products or services they pay for and punish false advertisers. For example, so-called "lemon laws" vary from state to state but typically mandate that anyone who 8 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Amid a Global Chip Shortage 09/13/2022 08:00pm • Analysts recommend these semiconductor stocks.A global chip shortage has disrupted the semiconductor industry in the past two years, as demand continues to outpace supply. In August, President Joe Biden signed the $52 billion bipartisan Chips and Science Act to help boost domestic U.S. semiconductor