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Housing, budget, more: What awaits Montgomery Co. Council after recess 01/02/2021 08:50pm • (EDITOR'S NOTE: The article has been updated to reflect a clearer explanation on the "Removal of Mercury Service Regulators" bill.)  The Montgomery County Council in Maryland is in recess until Jan. 12. When the nine members return, several pieces of legislation will focus on housing, public saf For 2021, States Raise Minimum Wage, Legalize Pot, Expand Paid Leave and More 12/31/2020 12:00am • The coronavirus pandemic brought new responsibilities to state governments in 2020, triggering health care and economic crises that demanded their response. In 2021, trends seen in previous years, such as minimum wage increases and expanded measures for marijuana use and cultivation, will persist, a DC revenues could return to normal by 2022 12/30/2020 09:38pm • D.C. revenues could return to fiscal year 2019 levels by fiscal year 2022, as vaccines are deployed and the economy recovers. That's according to updated revenue estimates released Wednesday by the District's Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The new estimate is a revision to the Septembe New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia 12/30/2020 03:57pm • With the new year just around the corner, some D.C.-area jurisdictions have new laws on the books. Here's a brief compilation of laws and regulations slated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter. Virginia Holding a cellphone while driving: It’s illegal to hold a cellphone whil MDOT accelerates timetable for next steps on Beltway widening project 12/30/2020 02:00am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. While Maryland residents and elected officials scurried around in preparation for the holidays last week, the state Department of Transporta Q&A: Why Direct Indexing Is the Future of Index Investing 12/30/2020 12:00am • Index funds have helped democratize investing, empowering virtually anyone to own a piece of the S&P 500. But traditional index investing leaves one big element to be desired: customization. If you own a share of an S&P 500 index fund, you can't select a pool of individual companies or their Retirement Resolutions for 2021 12/30/2020 12:00am • The New Year presents a time to jump-start your retirement savings. Making a few changes now could allow you to retire with less stress and a bigger nest egg. Here are some retirement resolutions to make for 2021: -- Create a retirement plan.-- Qualify for a 401(k) match.-- Pay off debt.-- Decrease Richmond solicits casino plans ahead of 2021 referendum 12/29/2020 09:44am • RICHMOND, Va. — Officials in Richmond, Virginia, are asking organizations that hope to operate a casino in the city to submit their development plans. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Monday that city officials are hoping to figure out which project would best serve the city. At least three What 2020 Tax Credit Do I Qualify For? 12/29/2020 12:00am • Tax season is around the corner, and if you want to reduce how much you pay the government, you need to understand which tax credits you can claim. "With certain credits, some people will actually get rebates on their taxes," says Elijah Kovar, partner and finance advisor with Minneapolis-based weal 8 Best Investing Podcasts Investors Should Know About 12/29/2020 12:00am • Podcasts are taking over. From humble beginnings at the start of the century, the podcast industry has amassed a listener base of more than 105 million, nearly double what it was five years ago. And is it any wonder when there's a podcast for just about any subject you can imagine? The most notable How to Advise Clients on Restricted Stock Units 12/29/2020 12:00am • Restricted stock units, or RSUs, are a form of equity compensation offered to employees of private and public companies. They are becoming increasingly popular and more frequently crossing financial advisors' desks. As RSUs increase in popularity, financial advisors are in a position to help client How to Set Up Your First 401(k) 12/28/2020 12:00am • New employees have many expenses competing for their limited paychecks. Student loan bills, food, rent and utilities can easily consume a starting salary. But 20-somethings have one very important thing going for them. Young people are in the best position of their lives to start saving for retirem 8 Key Investment Ratios for Stock Picking 12/28/2020 12:00am • Analyze investments quickly with ratios.Stock picking can seem confusing, but using fundamental analysis and ratios can help you find long-term investing opportunities. Ratio analysis isn't only for individual stock pickers, as this type of study also benefits fund investors. Financial ratios are us What Financial Advisors Should Know About the Coronavirus Relief Bill 12/28/2020 12:00am • Financial advisors are ready for client questions after President Donald Trump on Sunday signed the $900 billion emergency coronavirus relief bill. Among other provisions, the legislation offers financial assistance for small businesses and individuals. It includes a temporary unemployment benefit Virginia privilege cards help noncitizen drivers, but could invite scrutiny 12/26/2020 10:33am • Virginia's new driver privilege cards for noncitizens bring a mix of relief and anxiety to advocates of immigrants rights. People who cannot qualify as lawful residents of Virginia can apply for these cards starting Jan. 1, 2021, according to Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles. For years