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Northam proposes cutting Va. grocery tax, income tax 12/14/2021 01:24pm • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is proposing tax cuts that would reduce the state revenues by $2.1 billion. Northam announced his plan to cut taxes on Tuesday in Richmond. He said it will benefit working people, particularly those who struggled during the pandemic. More Virginia News Prince William County's first floating trash catcher working in Neabsco Creek 12/14/2021 11:57am • Trying to keep plastic bags and bottles from polluting area waterways is a multipronged effort in Northern Virginia. With Loudoun County set to vote on a 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags, joining Fairfax and Arlington counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fredericksburg, and Roanoke, Princ Loudoun Co. supervisors set to vote on 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags 12/14/2021 08:17am • Loudoun County's Board of Supervisors is set to vote Wednesday to approve a disposable plastic bag tax of 5 cents per bag, which would take effect July 1, 2022 in the Virginia county. In an attempt to reduce plastic bag pollution, the Virginia General Assembly in 2020 enacted legislation that any How to give more to charity this year 12/14/2021 07:30am • 'Tis the season to give: In fact, about a third of annual giving occurs in December, and 12% during the last three days of the year, according to Charity Navigator. But if you're like a lot of people, the idea of donating to charity can be financially painful. So instead of giving until it hurts, Top Stocks to Buy in 11 Different Sectors 12/13/2021 07:00pm • Despite economic uncertainty, there are still highly rated stocks to help you diversify.The S&P 500 is closing out a strong 2021 with an uptick in volatility heading into an uncertain 2022. Inflation is at its highest level in decades, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages are creating ch Your Guide to 2021 Tax Deductions 12/13/2021 07:00pm • Taxpayers have seen their options for tax deductions whittled down in recent years, as the vast majority of taxpayers opt for the standard deduction -- which doubled in 2018 -- rather than itemized deductions. Still, deductions are a powerful way to lower your tax bill. Here's your guide to 2021 tax How 2022 Tax Code Changes May Affect Financial Advisors' Clients 12/13/2021 07:00pm • At this time of year, as financial advisors review the previous 12 months with clients, they also look ahead to tax changes that may affect plans. For 2022, advisors are revising plans to account for higher tax brackets and an increased standard deduction, among other changes. Here are some specific Cannabis Investment: 7 Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy for 2022 12/13/2021 07:00pm • These seven marijuana stocks are on sale.Investors had high hopes for the legal marijuana industry after 2020's presidential election and concurrent Democratic victories in Congress, leading to marijuana stocks peaking in February. Since then, investors have been disappointed with the pace of progre Car Review: Big on style and luxury, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the ultimate SUV 12/13/2021 04:10am • This is no normal year. While school is back in the actual classroom, it is still a social-distanced wave to people from a far. The school drop-off was a popular time for me and other parents to see what I was driving and play guess the price. However, when a special ride showed up, I knew I had to What Advisors Should Know About Donor-Advised Funds 12/09/2021 07:00pm • Donor-advised funds can be a smart way to give back to the community while cutting taxes, but financial advisors who help clients set up these accounts should be well-versed in the details of how they work. While there are many benefits of donor-advised funds, including having the flexibility to dec Larry Hogan lays down long-shot bet as sports betting goes live in Maryland 12/09/2021 02:59pm • There were no ceremonial speeches or anything like that. Ahead of a quick ribbon cutting, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, along with Prince George's County Councilman Calvin Hawkins and Washington Football Team emissary Joe Theismann, cast the ceremonial first wagers at MGM National Harbor. With that, What Is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust and Do You Need One? 12/08/2021 07:00pm • Death and taxes may be certainties of life, but how much tax your family pays upon your death is still within your control to a certain degree. The federal estate tax exemption under current law is $12.06 million for individuals and $24.12 for married couples starting in 2022, up from $11.7 million 10 Best ETFs to Buy for 2022 12/08/2021 07:00pm • Position yourself for profits in the New Year.Stocks are on track for yet another great year, tracking more than 20% gains -- give or take, depending on your personal investments or the index you choose to follow most closely. On the heels of 18% gains for the popular S&P 500 index in 2020 and 3 Maryland will remove governor from parole process, limit immigration detention 12/08/2021 05:16am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s governors will no longer have a role in parole decisions and counties will be banned from entering into agreements with the fed Protesters block roads around Capitol on Tuesday 12/07/2021 07:42am • Multiple groups of protesters are demonstrating around the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, and some streets are blocked. This morning we are in the streets to SHUT DOWN business as usual and demand action on healthcare, climate justice, racial justice, childcare, immigration, the child tax credit, and v