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5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for August 08/02/2021 12:00am • While July ended up being good to the stock market, last month wasn't without its kinks. Inflationary pressures continued to rouse concern, and the swift rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19 caused the worst one-day sell-off the markets had seen since October. Buoyed by the beginning of a strong c Take Advantage of Tax-Free Weekend Sales 08/02/2021 12:00am • Sales tax holidays date back to 1980 when Ohio and Michigan offered residents a one-time chance to skip sales tax on automobile purchases, according to the nonprofit Tax Foundation. However, in recent years, they have become an annual event in more than a dozen states. During a sales tax holiday, a Md. leaders grapple with federal red tape as they try to distribute rent relief funding 08/01/2021 07:50am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Throughout the pandemic, the federal government has relied on states and local jurisdictions to quickly get rent relief to tenants — but s Bill that creates business improvement district for Silver Spring heads for veto 07/30/2021 11:20pm • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says he'll veto the county council's legislation that creates a business improvement district for Silver Spring, Maryland. In a news conference in the Fenton Village area of Silver Spring Thursday, Elrich said, "I was really disappointed with the rush to vo Virginia529 hits $100B milestone 07/29/2021 10:50am • Virginia's tax-advantaged college savings plan for parents and their children has surpassed $100 billion in assets under management, making it the first 529 plan in the industry to reach that milestone. Virginia529 is the largest 529 plan in the country. It has nearly 3 million accounts, and the What Net Worth Do You Need to Retire? 07/28/2021 12:00am • If you're thinking about saving for retirement, calculating your net worth can be a useful tool. It might help you evaluate your current situation, set goals and budget for retirement. "Net worth is your whole picture. It shows and tells you what you owe and what you own and how much money you real Can I Buy a Home If I Have Student Loan Debt? 07/28/2021 12:00am • With current mortgage rates at historic lows, you may want to consider buying a home soon if you are ready to take that step. But if you have student loan debt, you may be wondering whether it could affect your ability to get a great deal on a mortgage, or even to buy a home at all. While it is true Fairfax Co. considers 5-cent tax on plastic shopping bags 07/27/2021 11:33pm • Fairfax County, Virginia, could soon level a 5-cent tax on disposable plastic shopping bags, but it wants to hear from residents first. The tax, it says, is intended to limit the use of those ubiquitous bags, which pollute waterways and harm wildlife. According to Clean Virginia Waterways, pla Northam's budget adds over $860 million to unemployment insurance fund 07/27/2021 06:08pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is introducing two more spending proposals for the state’s $4.3 billion share of federal coronavirus relief money, calling for investments in clean water projects and over $860 million to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund. Northam 7 Best Gambling Stocks to Buy 07/27/2021 12:00am • Analysts recommend these gambling stocks in 2021.The gambling industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic in 2020, and casinos were especially affected during the economic shutdown. Destinations such as Las Vegas and Macao have had a particularly difficult struggle due to travel restric Should Investors Have Multiple Brokerage Accounts? 07/27/2021 12:00am • While some investors appreciate the simplicity of keeping all of their investment funds under one account, there are many reasons to branch out to different brokerages. Some investors have several brokerage accounts to keep their retirement funds and active trading accounts separate, while others p Your tweens and teens are lonely — and they want your help, this expert says 07/26/2021 06:43am • Editor's note: Psychologist John Duffy, author of "Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety," practices in Chicago. He specializes in work with teens, parents, couples and families. Teens and tweens may not come out and tell you, but there is a lot they want you to know about their lives. Yes What to Do If Your 401(k) Plan Has High Fees 07/26/2021 12:00am • The fees you pay within your retirement account reduce your investment returns and could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your career. While you can't always avoid 401(k) fees, there are some ways to minimize fees and limit the impact on your nest egg. 401(k) fees to watch o Watchdog: State's conservation easement program needs work 07/25/2021 01:16pm • CULPEPER, Va. — Virginia’s state government watchdog says the commonwealth’s land conservation easement program that offers participants tax breaks needs improvement. The Culpeper Star-Exponent reports auditors with the Office of the State Inspector General found items like trash, old tires Questions to ask before hiring a housecleaning service 07/23/2021 11:16pm • After being locked down at home during the pandemic, some people might want to start leaving the dirty work to someone else and hire a housecleaner. The first thing you need to decide is whether to hire an individual or a company, recommends Washington Consumers' Checkbook. People seem to be m