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Commanders cast long shadow at Hogan-Alsobrooks funding celebration 04/14/2022 12:35pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. and Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks went before a bank of cameras at the Largo Town Cente 10 Senior Clubs to Join 04/13/2022 08:00pm • Finding a community of other seniors can be a great way to connect with others during retirement. If you're looking for ways to stay active, get access to discounts and learn about or pursue hobbies, there are plenty of senior clubs to join. Many clubs are free, or cost less than $20 per year, and a The Cost of Solar Panels -- and Are They Worth It? 04/13/2022 08:00pm • If you're concerned about the price of electricity, you may be looking for other energy sources, such as tapping the sun. "By investing in solar energy, consumers can lock in the cost of their energy and avoid ever-increasing utility costs due to energy rate inflation," says Tim Deters, content mana Are You Rich? How the Wealthy Are Defined 04/13/2022 08:00pm • The vast majority of Americans do not meet commonly held definitions of what it means to be rich in the U.S. Respondents to Schwab's 2021 Modern Wealth Survey said a net worth of $1.9 million qualifies a person as wealthy. The average net worth of U.S. households, however, is less than half of that. Paid Online Survey Sites to Earn You Extra Money 04/13/2022 08:00pm • Anyone looking to generate side income can earn extra money by participating in paid online survey sites. Some of them are even reputable. Paid online survey sites are pretty straightforward: Participants answer some questions or fulfill some task online and earn money in exchange for their time. Bu The Chase 5/24 Rule: What You Should Know 04/13/2022 08:00pm • Chase has some of the most attractive rewards credit cards in the industry. Some consumers try to maximize their rewards by applying for multiple credit cards in a short period of time, which can be unprofitable for the bank. To minimize this behavior, the bank created a rule that limits how many ne Winners and losers from the 2022 General Assembly session 04/13/2022 12:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In a year of such abundance, in a year when everyone is trying to look good with the next election just around the corner, it’s hard to sc Prince William officials propose further cut in tax rate, reduction in vehicle assessments 04/13/2022 12:56pm • 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 officials are pumping the brakes on potential vehicle tax impacts fueled by racing values while reducing increases 8 Great Fixed-Income Funds to Buy for 2022 04/12/2022 08:00pm • These investments pay a return on a fixed schedule.Bond funds have struggled of late and things are not looking any better as rate hikes continue in 2022. This doesn't mean that it's time to purge bonds from your portfolio, however. It just means investors need to be more strategic in the fixed-inco Advisors: 7 Ways to Reduce Tax Day Fire Drills 04/12/2022 08:00pm • Some financial advisors have come to dread Tax Day. Although not every client may be required to file income taxes depending on their financial situation, for some advisors, Tax Day has become synonymous with anxiety, frustration and high-stress, professional "fire drills." In advance of April 18, w What bills passed as 444th Maryland General Assembly adjourns? 04/12/2022 01:54am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. With most of this year’s heavy lifting behind them, Maryland lawmakers capped their 2022 session — their last day of legislating before Understanding Federal vs. State vs. Local Taxes 04/11/2022 08:00pm • When it comes to talking about taxes, federal income tax gets the lion's share of the attention. However, it is far from the only money paid by U.S. residents to the government. Most states have income taxes, and nearly 5,000 taxing jurisdictions across 17 states have local income taxes as well, acc What Is Economic Warfare and What It Means for U.S. Consumers 04/11/2022 08:00pm • Economists say the scope of economic warfare used against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine is unprecedented. Its effect on U.S. consumers has also been particularly acute. President Joe Biden announced on March 8 that the U.S. would ban the import of Russian energy products, and the ave Report: Lerner family to explore selling Nationals, among other options 04/11/2022 05:55pm • Report: Lerners to explore selling Nats, among other options originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Lerner family, owners of the Washington Nationals since 2006, has hired the investment bank Allen & Company to identify parties interested in either investing in or buying the MLB franchi With major issues settled, general assembly set to adjourn at midnight 04/11/2022 02:23pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland General Assembly is set to conclude its 90-day legislative session today, with most significant work already accomplished and a