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What Is a SEP IRA? 09/08/2022 08:00pm • If you own a business and want to save for retirement, consider setting up a simplified employee pension individual retirement account. A SEP IRA can help both you and your employees set aside funds for the future. However, make sure your company and your long-term goals are a good match for this ty How to Make an Extra $1,000 This Month 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Whether you've been hit by an unexpected bill or simply want to sock away more into savings, earning extra money isn't hard nowadays. The internet makes it easy to find side hustles, gigs or freelance opportunities. Depending on your expertise and the activity, making an extra $1,000 a month is not 10 Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Vanguard ETFs ushered in a new era of easy diversification and low-cost investing.Before 1976, the average investment portfolio looked very different. Most investors purchased individual stocks via a broker, or had a financial advisor actively manage a portfolio on their behalf. This all changed in DC hotels return to pre-pandemic activity 09/07/2022 01:02pm • The hotel industry, which was among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, has largely returned to pre-pandemic business, according to the D.C. Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and most of that bounce back has come only in recent months. Hotel jobs have returned as well. From Marc MGM National Harbor bringing in more revenue than a year ago 09/07/2022 11:20am • MGM National Harbor is busier than it was a year ago. Gaming revenue for Maryland’s six casinos in August was relatively flat compared to last summer, but among the three largest, MGM National Harbor was the only casino with an increase in gaming revenue. More Business News Mo Sports betting revenue suddenly jumps in Virginia 09/07/2022 07:04am • The amount of tax revenue generated in Virginia from sports betting is suddenly a lot higher than it used to be, according to the latest figures from the Virginia Lottery. More Virginia News More Local News More Business News Between June and July, tax revenue from spor School board member, former teacher to run for open Virginia House seat 09/06/2022 10:45pm • A Fairfax County School School Board member and a former teacher are planning to run for the Virginia House of Delegates seat being vacated by Del. Mark Keam. Keam is leaving the General Assembly for a job in President Joe Biden's administration, and School Board member Karl Frisch and Holly Seib A Guide to Federal Student Loan Counseling 09/06/2022 08:00pm • First-time federal student loan borrowers are required to complete entrance counseling before the government disburses the first payment. On the back end, exit counseling must be completed when a borrower leaves school. Both types of counseling are mandated by law, emphasizes Delisa Falks, assistant What Are the Types of IRAs? 09/06/2022 08:00pm • While it is essential to save for retirement, sorting through the options for retirement accounts isn't always easy. Individual retirement accounts come in many shapes and sizes. Choosing the right one will depend on factors such as your job, income level and household situation. The types of IRAs i 6 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 09/06/2022 08:00pm • These stocks yield as much as 9.9% and have a lower cost to entry than investing in a rental property.Some recent retirees struggle once they stop collecting a regular paycheck, and instead start living off their investment portfolio. Unavoidable expenses coupled with day-to-day market volatility ca How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child? 09/06/2022 08:00pm • Kids aren't cheap. That's the consensus among both the government and parents, but exactly how much kids cost is up for debate. For years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published an annual report that calculated the average cost of raising a child to adulthood, not including college expenses. T Understanding Housing Inventory and What It Means for You 09/06/2022 08:00pm • Anyone recently in the market for a new home is familiar with limited options. As of August 2022, the number of active listings for homes was up 26% compared to a year prior, according to realtor.com. After the housing inventory hit record lows in 2021 and early 2022, the number of active listings h What Is the 50/30/20 Rule? How to Know if the 50/30/20 Budget Will Work for You 09/05/2022 08:00pm • There are an endless number of budgeting strategies, spreadsheets and golden rules out there, but none are as pervasive as the age-old 50/30/20 rule. Sticking to the 50/30/20 rule can give you peace of mind about your money -- if it's the right fit. "Budgeting is very personal, so finding a saving a What Is a QDRO? 09/05/2022 08:00pm • If you hear the term QDRO, you'll know that you're a full-fledged grown-up. It's an abbreviation sometimes uttered by a judge in a divorce court, or perhaps your attorney will bring it up. QDRO stands for qualified domestic relations order. To learn more about QDROs, read on. What Is a QDRO?A QDRO i How to Choose a Financial Advisor 09/05/2022 08:00pm • Aspiring clients will rarely have a problem finding a financial advisor. Instead, the challenge is deciding what kind of advisor to work with. There are myriad types of advisors, fee structures and services money professionals offer using the "financial advisor" title. Sorting through those differen