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Fairfax Co. budget plan takes conservative approach for next fiscal year 02/23/2021 10:53pm • The board of supervisors in Fairfax County, Virginia, heard the fiscal year 2022 budget and why it was important to maintain conservative approaches. County Executive Bryan Hill said the county is succeeding despite difficult circumstances. "The impact of COVID-19 has placed a significant stra Report: Lakers waive 3-point shooter and DC native Quinn Cook 02/23/2021 07:16am • Report: Lakers waive 3-point shooter and DC native Quinn Cook originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Los Angeles Lakers have waived 27-year-old point guard Quinn Cook after he spent the last two seasons with the team, Shams Charania reported Monday.Cook, who was born in D.C. and split his h Do You Need a Business Cash Back Card? 02/23/2021 12:00am • Earning cash back for your business can be appealing if you're hoping to save money and preserve cash flow. Compared with a travel rewards card, a business cash rewards credit card could prove valuable when it comes to redemption options, especially if the COVID-19 pandemic is limiting your travel. Understand What You Own in Your Portfolio 02/23/2021 12:00am • Your portfolio has been developed to align with your risk tolerance and values. It may consist of exchange traded funds (ETFs), partially because they tend to be low-cost, but also because they can provide diversification and tax-efficiency. For certain investors, it may have seemed like everything How Biden's Tax Proposals May Impact Financial Advisors' Clients 02/23/2021 12:00am • President Joe Biden has proposed tax increases on the wealthiest Americans, including changes impacting estate tax and capital gains tax. Although most individuals earning less than $400,000 won't see much change in their federal income taxes, it's likely that some of your financial advisory firm's 8 Best Real Estate Investing Podcasts 02/23/2021 12:00am • Listen to these podcasts for real estate investing tips.Great news for real estate investors is the vast array of real estate podcasts on the market. But when sifting through them all, you probably want to know how to find the right podcast that fits your learning needs. "When looking for a good rea DC in healthier financial shape than projected at start of pandemic 02/22/2021 11:06pm • D.C. is taking its financial temperature and finding that it is healthier than what was projected at the start of the pandemic. Unemployment claims are still higher than they were before the pandemic began, but hiring is coming back as D.C. added more than 14,000 jobs in December, according to a What to Know About Stimulus Payments and Your Taxes 02/22/2021 12:00am • The COVID-19 pandemic prompted most states to shut down businesses for at least part of last year, resulting in millions of workers being laid off. To keep the economy humming, the government issued two sets of economic impact payments. The first was a $1,200 check sent to nearly 160 million people No property tax increase coming in Arlington; stormwater tax could go up 02/21/2021 10:05pm • Citing the hardships caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Arlington County, Virginia, board voted Saturday to not advertise an increase in the base real estate property tax rate for 2021. However, residents may still need to pay more, as the board approved advertising a proposed stormw Md. retailers concerned pandemic causes issues for proposed statewide plastic bag ban 02/21/2021 06:48pm • Maryland is currently considering legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags. But some say the pandemic is complicating things. Retailers in Maryland say a nationwide shortage of paper bags could make banning plastic bags difficult. Some manufacturers have switched from making paper b Md. processes nearly 98% of stimulus payments to low-income taxpayers 02/19/2021 05:28pm • After a law passed earlier this week that would give low-income families and individuals some much needed help, Maryland has processed most of the stimulus payments. Gov. Larry Hogan signed the bipartisan RELIEF Act into law Monday, which would give low-income taxpayers who filed for the Earned I Maryland Senate OKs tax credit for immigrants 02/19/2021 05:23pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has voted to extend a state tax credit for low-income workers to include immigrants, including those in the country illegally, as part of pandemic relief. The Senate voted 32-15 Friday for the measure. It now goes to the House. It's a follow-up to a Maryland House GOP unveils package of bills to aid small business 02/19/2021 08:54am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. House Republican leaders on Thursday identified five pieces of legislation that they are embracing as a package to help small businesses str A Guide to 1031 Exchanges 02/19/2021 12:00am • If you own investment property -- such as a house, condo, apartment building or commercial property that you rent out -- you usually have to pay a capital gains tax on the profits when you sell the property. But you may be able to defer the capital gains tax liability by doing a 1031 exchange, which Arlington Co. proposed 2022 budget focuses on safety net services, housing 02/18/2021 07:18pm • The fiscal year 2022 budget proposed for Arlington County, Virginia, prioritizes community relief, housing, equity and public safety. The $1.36 billion measure announced Thursday by County Manager Mark Schwartz is a 1.4% increase over FY 2021. It includes a $5.1 million, 1%, increase, in fund