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Bookies battle back in Virginia: Bettors beaten by sportsbooks in March 05/02/2021 08:20pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sportsbooks in Virginia have finally recorded a victory over bettors in the state’s emerging sports gambling market. Numbers released Friday by the Virginia Lottery show that online sportsbooks in Virginia recorded a collective profit of $13.8 million in March. That trans What Are Mutual Funds? The Ultimate Guide 04/30/2021 12:00am • If investing products were desserts, mutual funds would be the mixed berry pie. Like that pie, a mutual fund is a collection of different ingredients -- in this case, different types of investments such as stocks and bonds -- held within the crust of the fund portfolio. When you buy a share of a mu Ocean City readies for less-restricted summer 04/29/2021 12:14pm • Moving around the boardwalk — and dining and drinking outdoors — will all be more like they were pre-pandemic in Ocean City, Maryland, this summer. For starters, with a statewide mask mandate being lifted, signs on the boardwalk referencing mandatory mask use were set to come down Thursday, O Benefits of expanding DC area's trail network outweigh costs, report says 04/29/2021 04:16am • A local coalition working to expand the D.C. region's network of walking, running and biking trails is out with a report touting the plan's benefits. The Capital Trails Coalition is calling for the addition of 402 miles of trails to the 479 miles that already exist throughout the District, Alexan 6 Mutual Funds and ETFs to Buy With Your Tax Refund 04/29/2021 12:00am • Spending your tax refund is appealing, but investing it for retirement is a simple way to catch up. The average refund amount for the 2020 tax year is $2,967, comparable to $2,973 a year ago, according to the IRS. "With a tax refund potentially on the horizon for some, the knee-jerk reaction may be What Real Estate Law Is and Reasons to Study It 04/29/2021 12:00am • When someone rents or purchases a place -- regardless of whether that spot is a luxury hotel or a piece of farmland -- the transaction is often governed by rules that are specific to the jurisdiction where the property is located. Some attorneys are experts on the federal, state and local laws, sta A Stock Market Outlook for the Second Quarter 04/29/2021 12:00am • The S&P 500 gained more than 6% in the first quarter of 2021. Energy and financial services were some of the best performing sectors, rebounding strongly after a difficult 2020.The technology sector trailed the overall market for the quarter. The bond market fell during the quarter with optimis Best Remote Working Jobs 04/29/2021 12:00am • Best jobs to work remotelyThe COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to remote work for people throughout the country, and it could permanently change how some employees do their jobs. More than 20% of workers could continue to work partially or fully from home after the pandemic is over and be as ef Should I Get a Financial Advisor? 04/29/2021 12:00am • While some experts say a good rule of thumb is to hire an advisor when you can save 20% of your annual income, others recommend obtaining one when your financial situation becomes more complicated, such as when you receive an inheritance from a parent or you want to increase your retirement funds. Prince George's Co. officer retires after tax evasion charges 04/28/2021 07:22am • A Prince George's County, Maryland, police lieutenant has retired from his job less than a week after being charged with tax evasion for allegedly underreporting more than $1 million he made from a side business. Edward Scott Finn was no longer with the Prince George's County Police Department as Prince William supervisors approve budget with lower tax rate 04/28/2021 05:07am • 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. The seemingly long journey has ended, for now. The Board of Supervisors, in a series of votes Tuesday, adopted the $1.35 billion budg What Is a Nondeductible IRA? 04/28/2021 12:00am • Many people contribute to an individual retirement account in order to qualify for a tax deduction. However, those who are not eligible to contribute to a tax-deductable traditional IRA or a Roth IRA may have the option of making nondeductible IRA deposits. A nondeductible IRA contribution is typic Q&A With Ric Edelman on the Technology Sector 04/28/2021 12:00am • The technology sector has long been a favorite among investors, representing more than 26% of the value of the S&P 500. More than 15% comes from tech's Big Five: Facebook (ticker: FB), Amazon.com ( AMZN), Apple ( AAPL), Netflix ( NFLX) and Alphabet ( GOOG, GOOGL). But sky-high valuations and re 9 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2021 04/28/2021 12:00am • Analysts love these small-cap stocks.After a volatile and unpredictable 2020, the U.S. economy appears ready for a significant rebound in 2021. During the early stages of economic growth cycles, many investors are once again willing to take risks on small-cap stocks. In the past six months, the smal Fairfax Co. OKs 1-cent cut in tax rate, but rising assessments will drive up tax bills 04/27/2021 11:28pm • The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 on a budget plan that includes a 1-cent decrease in the real estate tax rate, but rising property values will result in bigger tax bills later this year in the Virginia county.. Fairfax County Board Chairman Jeff McKay said the 2022 budget plan st