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Virginians could see higher personal property taxes from rising vehicle values 04/08/2021 10:32am • Get ready for a higher personal property tax bill in Virginia this year due to rising used vehicle values. Loudoun County revenue commissioner Robert Wertz Jr. is advising county residents who own cars that their personal property taxes this season might be higher, owing to the coronavirus pandem McMillan enters GOP primary for Anne Arundel exec; Saab also eyes the race 04/08/2021 05:05am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Former state Del. Herbert R. McMillan (R) announced Wednesday that he will run for Anne Arundel County executive in 2022. McMillan join Understanding Federal vs. State vs. Local Taxes 04/08/2021 12:00am • When it comes to talking about taxes, federal income tax gets the lion's share of the attention. However, it is far from the only money paid by U.S. residents to the government. Most states have income taxes, and nearly 5,000 taxing jurisdictions across 17 states have local income taxes as well, ac How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 04/08/2021 12:00am • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. Many financial advisors, however, simply aren't interested in working with the middle class. Many firms in recent years have stopped paying co Prince William Co. board considers plastic bag tax 04/07/2021 08:37am • It could soon cost you to use plastic bags at grocery stores in Prince William County, Virginia. The county board is considering adding a 5-cent tax per plastic bag. Certain items like meat, fish and poultry would be exempt. "You could alternatively choose to perhaps buy one of the bags the st How to Broach the Subject of Long-Term Care With Clients 04/07/2021 12:00am • As America's population ages, long-term care has become an integral part of the dialogue on retirement needs. From 2000 to 2040, the number of Americans age 65 and older will more than double, reaching 80 million, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. The number of adults age 85 and older, a population mo Factors to Consider Before Cashing Out a 401(k) 04/07/2021 12:00am • If you lose your job and have a 401(k) through your previous company, you may have the option of cashing it out. Sometimes employees choose to take the money instead of keeping it marked for retirement. However, before taking money out of the account, it pays to evaluate your reasons for the withdr Md. Senate gets into the sports betting game, seeks to rewrite House bill 04/06/2021 11:35pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. After weeks of laying low in the sports gaming debate, Maryland senators sprung to action Tuesday, taking steps to put their imprint on House 10 Public Medical Schools With the Lowest In-State Tuition and Fees 04/06/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Baltimore solicitor won't say if city agencies got subpoenas 04/05/2021 08:45am • BALTIMORE — The city solicitor of Baltimore has declined to tell The Baltimore Sun whether any city agencies have received a subpoena in the criminal tax investigation of Council President Nick Mosby and State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. The Sun also reported Monday that the city solicitor’s Maryland General Assembly passes $52.4 billion budget plan with broad support 04/05/2021 02:09am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland General Assembly gave final approval Friday to a $52.4 billion budget that House Appropriations Chairwoman Maggie L. McIntosh Platinum Investments: How to Invest in Platinum 04/05/2021 12:00am • Gold and silver get a lot of press, but there is another precious metal that has become increasingly of interest to investors: platinum. Platinum is an industrial metal with uses ranging from industrial applications and manufacturing to health care and jewelry. The biggest demand driver is the autom How to Correct Your Social Security Earnings Record 04/05/2021 12:00am • Your annual earnings determine the amount you will receive from Social Security in retirement. But incorrect or omitted earnings could cause you to miss out on thousands of dollars in retirement benefits. It's up to individual employees to spot mistakes and take action to correct them. Here's how t Does It Make Sense to Buy a Second Home? 04/05/2021 12:00am • Owning a second home may sound like something only possible for the wildly wealthy, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes people buy another house when they haven't had success selling the first. Other homeowners might like the idea of buying a second home to fix up and sell at a profit -- or r Your Post-Pandemic Financial Checklist 04/05/2021 12:00am • The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over yet, but with vaccines rolling out across the country, the end may be in sight. While it's not time to be lax about public health measures such as social distancing and mask wearing, now is a good time to start thinking ahead financially. Here are seven items to put