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Year-End Retirement Planning Deadlines for 2021 10/25/2021 12:00am • Contributing to a 401(k) plan can save you thousands of dollars on your 2021 tax return, but you need to meet the year-end contribution deadline. Retirees must take withdrawals from their 401(k)s and traditional IRAs before the end of the year to avoid a stiff tax penalty. Here's how to maximize th West Virginia governor would welcome 3 Western Md. counties with 'open arms' 10/22/2021 01:23pm • FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (F. Brian Ferguson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File) If lawmakers from three GOP-leaning counties in Western Maryland had their way, their coun What Parents Need to Know About School Vouchers 10/22/2021 12:00am • School vouchers allow low-income families to send their children to private schools they may not otherwise be able to afford. Yet public financing for private education is still relatively uncommon, available in only about two thirds of the states, and there is evidence that vouchers may not always Advisors: Have a Tax Management Plan for Portfolios 10/22/2021 12:00am • As the possibility of higher tax rates looms, portfolio tax management is taking on heightened importance for financial advisors and their clients. Budget negotiations in Congress include the potential for higher tax rates for individuals and corporations, as well as higher capital gains taxes. Inv Micron's $150B expansion plan comes as Manassas courts microchip maker to grow locally 10/20/2021 03:05pm • Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), an Idaho-based microchip manufacturer with a big plant in Manassas, said Wednesday it would invest more than $150 billion over the next decade into its manufacturing and research. The company said the investment may include potential new factories in the U.S., b How to Prepare for Retirement After Age 60 10/20/2021 12:00am • There is still time to improve your retirement finances in the years leading up to retirement. By reviewing how much you have saved and thinking about how much longer you want to work, you may be able to update and improve your retirement plan. Use the following guidelines to get ready for retireme 30 Apps and Websites to Help You Make Money 10/20/2021 12:00am • If you're looking for ways to earn extra money beyond a day job, numerous websites and apps can help you do just that. In many cases, you can leverage resources you already have -- your phone, your car, the junk in your garage -- to earn additional income. You'll see what we mean in a moment. Here a Best places to retire that aren’t far from DC 10/19/2021 04:51pm • By now, Florida is practically synonymous with the word "retirees," and the latest rankings of Best Places to Retire from U.S. News & World Report bear that out. Eight cities from the Sunshine State are in the top 10 this year, with several more ranked not far behind. What makes Saraso Montgomery Co. to consider grants for businesses that subsidize child care 10/19/2021 05:06am • The Montgomery County Council will consider legislation that would establish a matching grant program for small businesses that subsidize child care costs for their employees in the Maryland county. Montgomery County Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz said he and his co-sponsor, County Council What makes Sarasota the Best Place to Retire in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • Sarasota has the white-sand beaches and sparkling water that many people dream about in a retirement spot. The cost of living is reasonable, which means even retirees on a budget can consider relocating to Sarasota. This Florida beach destination also has the amenities retirees need, including nearb Best places to retire in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • Find your ideal retirement spot. You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The 7 of the Best Performing Stocks in Q3 10/19/2021 12:00am • Last quarter's top stocks may lead the market for the rest of 2021.A lot of investors like to scour the list of stocks making new 52-week lows to find investment ideas. There is a natural contrarian instinct to look for value in companies that are falling sharply. Many astute traders actually prefer US News ranks Best Places to Retire in US in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Places to Retire can help you select where to spend your retirement years. The analysis compares the 150 most populous metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The Best Places to Retire ranking includes data about ho Property tax credits proposed for Montgomery Co. first responders 10/18/2021 02:58pm • Lawmakers in Montgomery County, Maryland, will introduce legislation Tuesday that would make first responders who are living in the county, or want to live in the county, eligible for a $2,500 property tax credit. County officials admit they are having problems retaining and recruiting first resp Critics denounce redistricting changes in Prince George’s as ‘outrageous,’ ‘appalling’ 10/18/2021 12:52pm • The Prince George’s County Council is divided over proposed changes to county council district boundaries. This image compares the districts proposed by an independent commission (outlined in red), and the alternative that was adopted by the council during a heated session last week (in black).