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The Board of Supervisors will vote on fiscal 2022 tax rates to advertise for a public hearing during its meeting on Tuesday. County Executive Ch Most Fairfax County homes rose in value from last year 03/01/2021 08:52am • The average value of homes in Fairfax County, Virginia, increased since last year, and that will likely mean higher real estate tax bills this year, according to a new report. The Fairfax County 2021 real estate assessments report shows that 88% of homes in the county have increased in value Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) Stock? 03/01/2021 12:00am • Known as the Oracle of Omaha, Berkshire Hathaway (ticker: BRK.B, BRK.A) CEO Warren Buffett might be the world's most famous living investor. When his company buys a stock, Wall Street and Main Street alike pay attention, and his skill for sniffing out value and making money on bargains over the lon Vanguard Versus Fidelity: Which is Best for You? 03/01/2021 12:00am • As investors look for a home for their money, many of them may choose between Vanguard or Fidelity Investments, two mutual fund industry giants. There are other investment firms, such as T. Rowe Price and Charles Schwab, but Vanguard and Fidelity are two of the oldest firms around and even for non- DC mayor introduces legislation to legalize the sale of adult-use cannabis 02/27/2021 11:11am • Is legalizing cannabis sales the way to a better D.C.? Mayor Muriel Bowser thinks it may be. She’s proposed the Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2021. Under the legislation, cannabis sales would be limited to those 21 and older, and be taxed at 17%. Tax revenue from cannabis sales would be put Fairfax County budget proposal would lower property tax rate 02/26/2021 03:23pm • Fairfax County, Virginia's proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes a one-cent property tax reduction. In a statement to the Board of Supervisors, County Executive Bryan Hill said that the proposed tax cut would bring the rate from $1.15 to $1.14 per $100 of assessed value. The averag 15 Legal Secrets to Reducing Your Taxes 02/26/2021 12:00am • The current federal income tax brackets range from 10% to 37%, but you can get away with paying less in taxes if you're smart about claiming deductions and credits. "There's more opportunities in general for self-employed workers and business owners," says Luke Sotir, a financial professional with Do you need a financial advisor or accountant? 02/26/2021 12:00am • Two essential professionals on just about any financial team are a financial advisor and accountant. 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A basic fixed annuity is a contract between a person and a provider -- such as an insurance company, indepen How to Apply for Partial Unemployment Benefits 02/24/2021 12:00am • Everyone knows that if you lose your full-time job, you can get unemployment benefits. But if you lose a part-time job or if your full-time position becomes part time, did you know that you can get partial unemployment benefits? If you didn't know, congratulations. You've just cleared your first hur