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Spend inauguration at The Darcy's presidential suite — for $46K 12/11/2020 01:30pm • Presidential inauguration events are expected to be muted in January because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but D.C. hotels are still preparing for guests, expecting, as usual, some with deep pockets. The Darcy hotel, which opened in Logan Circle in 2017, is offering a Presidential Suite Inaugural Tra How to Rescue Your Retirement Portfolio 12/11/2020 12:00am • How to meet retirement portfolio challengesManaging your retirement accounts and investments can be a challenging feat, given the uncertain market environment investors have been facing. This year in particular may be urgent for the older population to get their retirement portfolio right. There are Frederick County to limit indoor gatherings to no more than 15 12/10/2020 10:10pm • Frederick County in Maryland has joined other jurisdictions in the D.C. area in introducing new coronavirus restrictions in an effort to slow the spread of the disease. The executive order will take effect Friday at 5 p.m. It limits indoor gatherings of all kinds to no more than 15 people. “ No new statewide COVID-19 restrictions in Maryland; more help for businesses 12/10/2020 05:18pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said that though he and his team are monitoring the latest coronavirus metrics, they are not implementing new statewide restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 as of yet. At a Thursday afternoon news briefing, Hogan said Maryland remains in a better position than man How to take advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions 12/10/2020 06:00am • When you turn 50, you become eligible to contribute more money to your 401(k) plan. The tax deduction you can claim on these catch-up contributions could save you over $1,000 on your annual tax bill. Here's how to take advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions: The 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution L As Md. leaders urge strong COVID-19 response, Montgomery Co. plans more restrictions 12/10/2020 02:58am • People have their temperature taken as they wait in line to be checked in to receive a free COVID-19 test at the Angarai Testing Center in Silver Spring, Md., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich propo Lack of grocery stores in some DC wards highlights racial wealth inequity, report says 12/09/2020 10:28am • A severe lack of full-service grocery stores in Wards 7 and 8 is one of the contributing factors for food insecurity, according to a report entitled Still Minding the Grocery Gap in D.C. report released Wednesday by D.C. Hunger Solutions. The report found the disparity in access to healthy and af Retirement Accounts You Should Consider 12/09/2020 12:00am • Saving for retirement doesn't involve a one-size-fits-all plan. Since every situation is unique, it's important to look for the retirement account that best lines up with your personal job situation and future goals. Here are some of the types of retirement accounts you might be eligible to use: -- Your guide to 2020 tax deductions 12/08/2020 11:00am • Claiming tax deductions is a powerful strategy for tax filers. Using appropriate deductions can lower your bill, increase your tax refund or make sure you're taking advantage of tax benefits offered by your federal and state governments. Want to know how to best use tax deductions? Here's your gu Best Places to Invest In Real Estate in 2021 12/08/2020 12:00am • Value or location? That's just one question investors ask themselves before investing in the real estate market. Demographic data, real estate trends and personal criteria are all important factors, but the most important thing is location. First, you need to determine the type(s) of rental property 5 Best Roth IRAs for Your Investments 12/08/2020 12:00am • A Roth IRA just might be the only true "free lunch" available for investors. The Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that allows you to deposit after-tax money, invest it and then withdraw the funds during retirement. As the money grows and compounds within the account, you don't pay any a Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy 12/07/2020 12:00am • Investors are piling into bond funds as 2020 winds down. As one of the biggest fund companies by assets under management, Vanguard's bond funds have likely received much of investors' savings. Refinitiv's Lipper U.S. Fund Flows report for the week of Dec. 2 showed net inflows of $4.1 billion for al Investing In the Electric Car Industry 12/07/2020 12:00am • The electric car industry has been expanding for years, and stakeholders continue to invest billions into this burgeoning market. While this is still a budding industry filled with opportunity, it's one that also faces tough challenges, which leaves room for costly mistakes that could have other ram How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2021 12/07/2020 12:00am • Fully fund your account.A 401(k) plan provides tax breaks, employer contributions, an opportunity for automatic saving and the potential for investment growth. But you also need to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties in order to make the most of your account. Here's how to maximize the value of your 401 How Much Should You Contribute to a 401(k)? 12/07/2020 12:00am • When you start a new job and sign up for your company's 401(k) plan, you will need to decide how much to contribute to the account. This seemingly simple decision will affect how much is withheld from your paychecks, your annual income tax bill and how much money you will have in retirement. Here's