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How to Save $1 Million by Retirement 06/01/2021 12:00am • Building wealthAlmost anyone can become a millionaire if they make a commitment to save early in their career and stick with it over several decades. Savvy investors will be helped along by employer contributions and tax breaks and will avoid high fees that reduce investment returns. Here's how to s Manassas schools receive $14 million in relief funds 05/31/2021 11:34am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Manassas City Public Schools has received more than $14 million in its first installment of federal money from the American Rescue Plan A White House cranks up the pressure as infrastructure talks drag on 05/31/2021 12:18am • The White House is injecting new urgency into Joe Biden's protracted and so far inconclusive talks with Republicans on a bipartisan infrastructure package, as the President faces rising frustration within his own Democratic ranks. But the delicate 50-50 balance in the Senate represents an inb Hogan vetoes target transit spending, collective bargaining, COVID oversight and more 05/28/2021 06:39pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters and republished with permission. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) vetoed several more pieces of legislation Friday, targeting bills that would have expanded wor Florida Churches Consider Creative Uses of Real Estate During Pandemic 05/28/2021 12:00am • MIAMI--The biggest low-profile landowner in Florida is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Salt Lake City. The devoutly private faith is known to have at least 630,000 acres, including the massive Deseret cattle ranches in Central Florida. The church seems to thrive with for-profit b 8 Types of Employee Benefits 05/28/2021 12:00am • As the workforce continues to open up and more jobs are becoming available, many professionals are starting or renewing their job searches. Whether you have already received a job offer or are starting to apply for job positions, it's important to be aware of the different types of employee benefit Montgomery Co. Council gives final approval to budget with eye toward pandemic recovery 05/27/2021 01:08pm • One day before Montgomery County moves into Phase 3 of its COVID-19 plans, the Maryland county's council approved a $6 billion budget that includes a number of items aimed at pandemic recovery. "It's always difficult to put together a budget of this scale and complexity," said Council President T Howard County boosts school funding in new budget 05/27/2021 10:08am • The Howard County Council in Maryland passed Executive Calvin Ball's budget Wednesday — and gave a $20.5 million boost to the public school system. In total, the council approved $640.8 million for the Howard County Public School System. "Through careful planning and thoughtful discussions, Beach town businesses welcome visitors as they struggle to find employees 05/27/2021 04:11am • Funland in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is open and preparing for the summer crowds, though it, like many other businesses along the ocean, struggle to find enough workers for the season. (Photo Chris Darr/Funland Rehoboth) Businesses near the Delmarva beaches and in the Outer Banks expect this sum What IRS Delays Mean for Your Money 05/27/2021 12:00am • Tax preparers starting to catch their breath after the extended May 17 filing deadline describe the 2020 tax season as chaotic, nightmarish and an ever-moving target. Many of this year's challenges, they say, stem from issues within the Internal Revenue Service -- some of which may continue to affe 8 Buy-Rated Reopening Stocks With Easy Comps 05/27/2021 12:00am • Analysts love these reopening stocks.Economists, analysts and investors expect a sharp rebound in the U.S. economy over the next three quarters. Some of the most beaten-down stocks of 2020 have been top performers so far in 2021 as investors anticipate huge year-over-year growth numbers off of extre 8 Retirement Distribution Strategies That Will Make Your Money Last 05/27/2021 12:00am • Saving money for retirement is only part of ensuring a financially secure future. The other half involves making smart decisions about withdrawing that cash. "It's having a plan for how and when to take money out of your retirement accounts," says Andrew Meadows, senior vice president of HR, brand Marylanders win $731.1 million Powerball jackpot 05/26/2021 05:27pm • The $731.1 million is the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the sixth-largest in U.S. lottery history. (Courtesy Maryland Lottery) An anonymous group of Marylanders won the Powerball jackpot -- earning $731.1 million, the largest lottery win in Maryland Lottery history. The winn This is what it's like to walk in space 05/26/2021 09:20am • When astronauts venture outside of the International Space Station to go on spacewalks, the most important thing they have to do is focus. 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