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10 Public Schools That Award Merit Aid to the Most Out-of-State Students 12/21/2021 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C How to Hold an Estate Sale 12/21/2021 07:00pm • At some point in your life, you may be called upon to hold an estate sale after a relative dies or goes into a nursing home. Deciding how to sell or dispose of belongings without accidentally scrapping something valuable -- while potentially navigating tricky family dynamics -- can be a daunting tas If You Deposit a Lot of Cash, Does Your Bank Report It to the Government? 12/21/2021 07:00pm • Depositing a big amount of cash that is $10,000 or more means your bank or credit union will report it to the federal government. The $10,000 threshold was created as part of the Bank Secrecy Act, passed by Congress in 1970, and adjusted with the Patriot Act in 2002.The law is an effort to curb mon 6 Financial Advising Trends for 2022 12/21/2021 07:00pm • Investors and financial advisors are not entering 2022 in the same headspace as they started 2021. They're rethinking many aspects of financial planning, such as what retirement will really be like and if it's worth waiting for. They're also worried about inflation, volatility and taxes, all of whic 9 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2022 12/20/2021 07:00pm • Amid uncertain times, investors can take comfort in dividends.As we turn the page on 2021, it was undoubtedly another great year for stocks. All told, the S&P 500 should finish the year up about 25% if current levels hold for another week or so. That said, it's undeniable that many investors are How to Open a Roth IRA 12/20/2021 07:00pm • Contributing to a Roth IRA sets you up for tax-free investment growth and tax-free distributions in retirement. But not all workers qualify to make Roth IRA contributions, and some people prefer a more immediate tax break. Here's how to set up a Roth IRA: 1. Make sure you qualify for a Roth IRA.2. C Washington Football Team said to be pushing for domed stadium in Northern Virginia 12/20/2021 08:25am • Officials with the Washington Football Team have been increasing their efforts to build a new stadium and mixed-use complex in Northern Virginia. According to The Washington Post, the team is most interested in pursuing a domed stadium in Loudoun or Prince William counties. The Post cites five anon 10 Financial Aid Tips for College Students 12/19/2021 07:00pm • With the cost of college on the rise -- in-state tuition and fees at public National Universities jumped 211% over the last 20 years -- many students and families are relying on external sources to help pay for postsecondary education and are seeking financial aid tips. Financial aid falls under two 6 Strategies to Succeed as a Captive Advisor 12/19/2021 07:00pm • For financial advisors, working 100% independently comes with a time and capital commitment. That may not be the best fit for everyone, and it's not the sole way to provide great service to clients, depending on your business goals. Captive advisors, which are those employed by large wire houses and Deloitte names new D.C.-area top executive to replace Tamika Tremaglio 12/17/2021 04:58pm • Jeremy Blank will be the next top executive to lead the Greater Washington market for Deloitte LLP, according to an internal email announcement that was obtained by the Washington Business Journal. Blank will succeed Tamika Tremaglio, who had previously announced plans to depart for the National B 6 Ways 2021 Changed the Investing Game for Advisors 12/16/2021 07:00pm • When looking forward to 2022, savvy financial advisors can take a lesson from 2021. This past year heralded many new investing realities, including a deceptive stock market, disappointing bond performance and inflation that appears to be anything but "transitory." Here's how 2021 changed the investi 8 Great Fixed-Income Funds to Buy for 2022 12/16/2021 07:00pm • These investments pay a return on a fixed schedule.As 2021 comes to a close, bond funds are showing signs of struggle. The Morningstar Core Bond Index recorded its first decline since 2013 this month. As interest rates begin to rise, things aren't looking much better for fixed-income investors in 20 7 Best T. Rowe Price Funds for Retirement 12/16/2021 07:00pm • T. Rowe Price funds are great for diversifying your portfolio.When you're choosing how to invest for retirement, T. Rowe Price funds are a recognizable name. T. Rowe Price is a mutual fund company that manages more than $1 trillion for investors and competes with other large brokerages such as Vangu Northam touts Virginia's fiscal health in proposed budget with major investments, tax cuts 12/16/2021 12:53pm • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled his outgoing state budget on Thursday in Richmond, highlighting major investments in education and behavioral health that he hopes will take place over the next two years. Northam said the biennial 2022-2024 budget takes advantage of a healthy surplus in state Tax Deductions for Financial Advisor Fees 12/15/2021 07:00pm • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, commonly referred to as TCJA, eliminated the deductibility of financial advisor fees from 2018 through 2025. And while advisors and clients have had a few years to get used to the change, they may be eyeing it with renewed interest after the long bull market that's