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7 Best ETFs for Inflation 02/28/2022 07:00pm • Inflation ETFs offer an alternative to typical stocks.Inflation fears were already elevated as we entered 2022, but things have only gotten worse lately after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has resulted in cascading financial sanctions and energy supply-chain disruptions. Considering January 'We have to stand up:' Youngkin among US govs imposing sanctions on Russia 02/28/2022 05:56am • Some U.S. governors are taking matters into their own hands and imposing their own economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Sunday asked the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to remove Russian-sourced products from stores in the commonwealth. He said the bo 25 Best Jobs for High School Graduates 02/27/2022 07:00pm • Careers for high school graduatesScoring a good job doesn't always require obtaining a bachelor's degree or associate degree. In the latest U.S. News Best Jobs rankings, these 25 careers offer good work-life balance and strong job growth while only requiring a high school diploma. Take note: Entry t How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser 02/27/2022 07:00pm • If you work in the real estate industry or if you've ever bought or sold a home, you may be familiar with home appraisals. A career in real estate appraisal can be rewarding, but you need to understand the requirements to become a real estate appraiser before proceeding. Although exact requirements Virginia, Montgomery Co. will remove Russian-made vodka brands from shelves 02/27/2022 06:32pm • Sunday afternoon, Virginia announced its state-run alcoholic beverage stores would take Russian-based vodka brands off store shelves. Later on Sunday, Maryland's Montgomery County decided it would do the same. In Virginia, the pressure to pull the bottles started to build on Saturday. "In the Help Clients Take Advantage of the Triple Tax Benefits of HSAs 02/24/2022 07:00pm • Health savings accounts, or HSAs, are increasingly prevalent as an employee benefit. Financial advisors can provide great value by helping their clients understand how HSAs work and take advantage of their triple tax benefits. Each year, the IRS sets the contribution limits for HSAs, which are tax-a How Do Conflicts and War Affect Stocks? 02/24/2022 07:00pm • Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine came to a head early Feb. 24 when Russia launched a deadly invasion into its neighboring nation, with explosions and missile strikes in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv and several other cities. The potential for Russian military aggression in Ukraine has been An Exploration of Private High Schools in Philadelphia 02/24/2022 07:00pm • Private high schools in Philadelphia have more history than those in most U.S. cities. Some were founded before the United States was born and several have been operating for hundreds of years. Education consultants say parents in Philadelphia and the surrounding area have increasingly been explorin Leesburg council opposes NFL stadium in Loudoun; Congress could end tax breaks to teams 02/24/2022 08:04am • As the Washington Commanders consider where the team might build a new stadium, the U.S. Congress and officials in Virginia's Loudoun County are discussing  who would pay for it. Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., on Tuesday reintroduced a bill he co-authored — "No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act," — tha Looking at Private Middle Schools in New York City 02/23/2022 07:00pm • It may not be intuitive, but admissions experts say middle school -- traditionally grades 6-8, though sometimes fifth grade too -- is a popular time for many families to transition to private school. In New York City, where competition for top high schools is tight and many private schools serve gra What Is OASDI Tax? 02/23/2022 07:00pm • Everyone knows that taxes come out of their paycheck, but exactly which taxes may be less clear -- specifically, the OASDI or OASDI/EE tax listed on a pay stub. OASDI is an acronym for the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program. The EE stands for "employee expense." Here's a closer loo 7 Best Utility Stocks to Buy for Dividends 02/23/2022 07:00pm • Even with inflation, utilities can offer investors a way to make steady income.A period of high inflation may seem like an odd time to be talking about investing in utilities. After all, their revenue is generally fixed but their costs can vary widely. Still, the sector has outperformed the market o 9 Best Fidelity Index Funds for Retirement 02/23/2022 07:00pm • Index funds are often better alternatives to individual securities.Unlike with other investment vehicles, index funds can offer investors wide diversification at low cost. And Fidelity is well known for providing quality index funds with some of the lowest fees. Ben Johnson, director of global excha Proposed Fairfax Co. FY 2023 budget includes school funding, employee compensation package 02/23/2022 01:40am • Leaders in Fairfax County, Virginia, got their first presentation of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023, and it includes fully funding the school district's request and an employee compensation package. County Executive Bryan Hill presented the FY 2023 Budget to the Board of Supervisors Tue How to Use a Client's Tax Return to Map Financial Success 02/22/2022 07:00pm • For most people, a tax return is the most consistent, if not the only, measure of their financial life. Investment statements can be glossed over, credit scores can be ignored, but like clockwork, the IRS comes back every year asking all of us to take inventory. This can create a massive opportunity