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Exploring Private High Schools in New York City 02/15/2022 07:00pm • In New York City, home to some of the most cutting-edge -- and expensive -- private high schools in the country, consultants say interest in private education has expanded in the wake of the pandemic. "In response to COVID, we saw an uptick in private school applications and an uptick in the number Chase Launches Limited-Time Companion Pass Offer on Southwest Credit Cards 02/15/2022 07:00pm • Typically to earn Southwest's Companion Pass you need to be a frequent flyer or a big spender. Now, for a limited time, new Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card holders can earn a Companion Pass as part of a welcome bonus. Find out what it takes to get this desirable travel perk, how much a Companion Do You Need a Financial Advisor or an Accountant? 02/14/2022 07:00pm • Two essential professionals on just about any financial team are a financial advisor and an accountant. Some financial advisors have in-house tax specialists, but at other times, it's up to the client to find their own accountant. Clients should choose wisely because selecting the right professional Comparing Financial Strategies: FIRE, 50/30/20, Bogleheads and Ramsey's Baby Steps 02/14/2022 07:00pm • Financial movements like FIRE, velocity banking, and the strategies promoted by personal finance influencers like Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman often play an outsized role in shaping families' financial strategies. But this advice is a double-edged sword in the eyes of many professional financial plann The Benefits of Filing Taxes Early 02/14/2022 07:00pm • For millions of Americans, there is no getting around the need to file an annual tax return. And if you need to file a tax return, you might as well get it done early. "The IRS encourages people to file early so you get your refund earlier," says Joanna Powell, a CPA and managing director in the Bos How to Finance Equipment for Your Small Business 02/14/2022 07:00pm • Business equipment can be expensive. Even smaller costs, such as routine maintenance, add up quickly. Equipment financing is a way of reducing the upfront financial burden of buying or replacing business machines. Equipment financing refers to using a loan, line of credit or lease to obtain business DC hotels may get a lifeboat with 'bleisure' travelers after COVID-19 revenue losses 02/14/2022 08:21am • The D.C. hotel industry is still in a hole, and its slow 2021 recovery took a step back with the omicron variant. But "bleisure" travel -- blended business and pleasure trips -- could aid in the industry's recovery. Business travel, the most lucrative type of trip for hotels in the District, is e Arlington workers would get salary bump and property tax rate would be frozen in proposed budget 02/14/2022 08:02am • Arlington County's Manager Mark Schwartz is proposing a significant salary raise for the Virginia county's employees in his fiscal year 2023 budget proposal as well as a freeze on the county's property tax rate. General employees would see an increase of 4.25%, while public safety employees would Financing Assisted Living 02/13/2022 07:00pm • As the population of adults over age 65 in America continues to increase, many are facing a serious dilemma over how to finance the care they'll need in their golden years. Financing assisted living and other forms of long-term care after retirement is a bit like an absurdist word problem in sixth g 10 Tax Breaks for People Over 50 02/13/2022 07:00pm • The perks of agingOnce you turn 50, and especially after age 65, you can qualify for extra tax breaks. Older people get a bigger standard deduction, and they can earn more before they have to file a tax return at all. Workers over 50 can also defer or avoid taxes on more money using retirement and h Virginia Senate panel passes partial grocery tax repeal 02/11/2022 09:14am • RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia Senate committee has approved a compromise measure that would repeal part of the sales tax on groceries. The proposal approved late Thursday doesn’t go as far as Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for in fully repealing the tax. But the Richmond Times-Disp Loudoun schools superintendent under fire as supervisor holds back support of budget 02/11/2022 08:46am • Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler continues to face harsh criticism over safety concerns in the Virginia school system. Ziegler's handling of two assault cases involving students, came to the forefront during the school district's fiscal 2023 budget presentation to the Lo Best Ways to Finance a Franchise 02/10/2022 07:00pm • If you want to open a franchise of an established brand but don't have the cash, you may be able to finance all or part of the purchase. Franchise financing is a common method of paying thousands of dollars in startup costs. Options for franchise financing include Small Business Administration and c In longshot move, Del. Cox seeks to impeach Gov. Hogan 02/10/2022 01:18pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Del. Daniel L. Cox (R-Frederick), the GOP candidate for governor who is running with the support of former President Trump, is seeking to im Should You Invest Your Cash Back Rewards? 02/09/2022 07:00pm • A cash back credit card offers the chance to get money back every time you use it, and, unlike travel rewards, cash is infinitely flexible. Among all of the different ways you can redeem your cash back, investing it can be a great way to supplement your other investing efforts. Here's why investing