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Virginia lawmakers urge action on behalf of detained lawyer 08/01/2022 07:05am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) ��� Thirty Virginia legislators have called on the Biden administration to take action on behalf of Asim Ghafoor, a friend and former lawyer of slain dissident Jamal Khashoggi who���s been imprisoned by the United Arab Emirates. Ghafoor, a Virginia resident, was arrested earlie Midyear Tax Planning for Financial Advisors 07/28/2022 08:00pm • Even though the filing deadline for 2022 tax returns is in April of 2023, there are deadlines that come earlier that sometimes go forgotten. The tax industry has done taxpayers a huge disservice by referring to February to April of each year as "tax season." That period has essentially turned into t 37 Prince William schools to receive free meals this school year 07/28/2022 12:44pm • 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. Prince William County Schools has announced that universally free school meals division-wide are over after two years, but that more than Rent spikes could hit Montgomery County residents as cap bill stalls 07/28/2022 07:30am • Prices could soon soar higher for some renters in Montgomery County, Maryland, now that a bill on a rent-increase cap has stalled. The county measure would have kept landlords from raising rents more than 4.4% for another six months. More Local News More Maryland News More Montgo Inflation and Retirees: When to Think About Going Back to Work 07/27/2022 08:00pm • If you are living on a fixed income in retirement, the increases at stores and restaurants could seem especially painful. Consumer prices went up by 9.1% from June 2021 to June 2022, the largest increase in 40 years. Looking for employment to help cover these hikes is one way to get through a period Can You Retire on $1 Million? Here's How Far It Will Go 07/27/2022 08:00pm • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably. However, if you are no longer working, just how long will a million dollars last in retirement? The answer depends on a number of factors, but some financial experts say you shouldn't count on a million dollars sustaining a long r Why Illiquid Wealth is Valuable to Financial Advisors 07/27/2022 08:00pm • There are 32.5 million small businesses in America, yet financial advisors often ignore most of the wealth they generate. Small business has long been said to be the backbone of the U.S. economy for its ability to create new jobs and spur job expansion. In fact, small business creates two-thirds of 7 Stress-Free Ways to Maximize Credit Card Rewards 07/27/2022 08:00pm • Credit card rewards can be a great way to get some extra cash back, earn discounted travel and more. To make the most of their rewards, credit card enthusiasts employ sophisticated ways to squeeze as much value out of each point and mile they earn. But if you're new to credit card rewards, the learn 7 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for 2022 07/27/2022 08:00pm • These chip stocks can withstand the current technology bear market.Between late 2021 and mid-2022, the technology sector has gone from hot to cold. That's in large part due to broader macroeconomic factors where increased demand for chips to power automobiles, electronics and data servers met supply 7 Best REIT ETFs to Buy 07/27/2022 08:00pm • Tap into strong dividend income via REIT ETFs.With increasing talk of a recession and with inflation running at the highest levels since the early 1980s, there are few places to hide on Wall Street in 2022. However, one area that is increasingly of interest among traders is property -- specifically, Poll shows Virginians of all demographics support policies providing fiscal relief, HBCU funding 07/26/2022 10:20pm • While a recent poll shows a 49% approval rating for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, his policies ��� particularly those supporting tax relief and funding for state HBCUs ��� are garnering higher rates of support from Virginians of all demographics. The poll showed that 58% of Virginians support You How to Create an Interest-Only Retirement Plan 07/26/2022 08:00pm • An interest-only retirement plan aims to create a long-term investment portfolio that enables savers to live off the interest generated by their investments and leave the portfolio principal intact. Once the portfolio owner retires, the retiree should be able to live off the interest gained on the i Survey: Nearly 77% Are Significantly Concerned About Back-to-School Expenses 07/26/2022 08:00pm • A mid-July survey by U.S. News & World Report shows that more than three-quarters of Americans -- about 77% -- are moderately or very worried about being able to pay for back-to-school expenses. Add those who are at least a little worried, and the total who are concerned jumps to nearly an astou What Is the Average Retirement Age? 07/25/2022 08:00pm • Working Americans say they expect to retire at an average age of 66, up from 62 in 2002, according to a 2022 Gallup poll. But most retirees don't stay on the job nearly that long. The average retirement age is 61 in 2022, up from age 59 in 2002, Gallup found. For two decades, Americans have told Gal Joint finances: Are they right for you and your spouse? 07/25/2022 05:08pm • Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. 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