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Benefits of a 401(k) Plan You Haven't Considered 04/22/2021 12:00am • As employers phased out traditional pensions, 401(k) plans were introduced to fill the gaps. Named for the subsection of Internal Revenue Service code that allows for them, these accounts have become the primary retirement savings vehicle for many people. "Just having one is really important," says Pew: Residents in U.S., Western Europe Say Their Economies Need Reforming 04/22/2021 12:00am • A survey of residents in the United States and three Western European countries found that half or more of them said their country's economy needs major changes or to be completely reformed. The Pew Research Center survey covered France, Germany and the U.K., along with the U.S., and was fielded in Surpassing vaccine distribution goals, Biden next faces bipartisan legislation challenges 04/21/2021 09:17am • President Biden has surpassed his original goals for vaccinating Americans against the coronavirus and his administration has been touting congressional passage of his $1.9 trillion covid relief package, which came well ahead of his first 100 days in office. Now the president is entering a new ph How to Collect Unemployment Benefits 04/21/2021 12:00am • If the coronavirus or some other situation has put you out of work, you're probably wondering how to collect unemployment benefits. Keep in mind that while states often handle unemployment benefits in the same way, there are sometimes differences in how they determine eligibility. So make sure to l The Ultimate Guide to Dividend Stocks 04/20/2021 12:00am • Dividend stocks are a staple of every income investor's portfolio, but don't dismiss them as a retiree's investment only. Dividend stocks have a role to play in any portfolio, no matter the investor's age or financial circumstances. The reason: compounding. When the dividends these stocks pay are r 7 Best Growth ETFs to Watch 04/20/2021 12:00am • Investing in growth fundsAs the economy is rebounding from the blows brought by the pandemic, economic data trickling in shows robust economic activity is speeding up the recovery. While certain industries like information technology and financial services experience growth, you may want to diversif Maryland General Assembly 2021: Winners and losers 04/19/2021 07:42am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. During the 90 days the General Assembly was in session, we ran out of ways to say what an unusual, challenging and hard session it was. We Ways to Avoid an Expensive Divorce 04/19/2021 12:00am • Getting divorced is expensive. In fact, there is almost no such thing as a cheap divorce. Whether you're going to pay alimony or receive it, it's probably safe to say that most partners ending a marriage will soon feel as if they've taken a financial beating. Even if the breakup is amicable, splitti Retirement Account Withdrawal Strategies 04/19/2021 12:00am • The retirement savings you have accumulated in a tax-deferred 401(k) or individual retirement account can't all be used for retirement because you still owe taxes on each distribution. The timing of your retirement account withdrawals can play a big role in how much tax you pay on your retirement s New sports betting bill could bring DC bettors to competitive Md. 04/17/2021 10:27am • Wrapping up the state legislative session on Monday, Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that would legalize sports betting later this year. The legislation is both less restrictive and more competitive than the first version drawn up at the start of the session, as lawmakers went out of their way t Yes, it's Tax Day. No, you don't need to file yet 04/16/2021 04:18am • Take a breath. Don't freak out. Yes, Tax Day was April 15. But you don't need to file your returns for another month. As announced back in March, the filing deadline across the U.S. was extended to May 17. That goes for D.C., Virginia and Maryland too. According to Maryland Comptroller Pete How to File a Tax Extension 04/16/2021 12:00am • The tax-filing deadline was extended to May 17, 2021, because of last-minute tax law changes by Congress, and you may still have work to do on your return. If you don't think you can make the deadline, you should request an extension. Otherwise, you could get hit with expensive penalties. "One impo Republicans host 'Axe the Tax' rally before Prince William budget hearing 04/15/2021 02:23pm • 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. Prince William County residents have a lot of thoughts, and they’re not shy about sharing them. During a meeting Tuesday, 38 people Acknowledging ‘uphill climb,’ Glassman launches campaign for Md. comptroller 04/15/2021 02:17pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Standing in front of the fire house where he served as a volunteer EMT — the spot from which he has launched all his campaigns — Harford 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Beginning Investors 04/15/2021 12:00am • Time is a great ally when it comes to investing.Vanguard, a retirement provider that is well known for its low-cost funds, offers many diversified equity and bond funds. "Time is your greatest ally in investing," says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, a financial data company. "For