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What Is a 401(k)? 10/19/2020 12:00am • A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement savings account. 401(k) accounts get their odd name from the section of the tax code that created and governs them. Workers and employers can both make deposits to the account until they hit annual contribution limits. The federal government provides tax brea 6 Food Delivery Stocks and Meal Kit Companies to Consider 10/19/2020 12:00am • The pandemic has accelerated the food delivery and meal kit trend.The pandemic has accelerated the appeal of having meals brought to people's houses, helping food delivery and meal kit companies become part of the so-called stay-at-home trade. With people going out less, restaurants and delivery ser Year-End Retirement Planning Deadlines for 2020 10/19/2020 12:00am • Contributing to a 401(k) plan can save you thousands of dollars on your 2020 tax return, but you need to meet the year-end contribution deadline. You can also take emergency retirement account withdrawals to cope with coronavirus costs until the end of the year without having to pay the early withd What to Know About Withdrawing Money From a Traditional IRA 10/19/2020 12:00am • Individual retirement accounts, commonly known as IRAs, are retirement fund staples for many people. Traditional IRAs let workers take a tax deduction when they deposit money into their account and then pay taxes when they make a withdrawal. It sounds straightforward, but exactly when you withdraw How to Pick a Health Insurance Plan 10/19/2020 12:00am • Open enrollment for health insurance Every year, tens of millions of Americans have the opportunity to enroll in a health insurance plan during a specific window of time called the open enrollment period. Consumers can sign up for coverage for the first time or change their existing plan during this Policy vs. personality: Undecideds torn as election nears 10/18/2020 02:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Amanda Jaronowski is torn. The lifelong Republican from suburban Cleveland supports President Donald Trump's policies and fears her business could be gutted if Democrat Joe Biden is elected. But she abhors Trump personally, leaving her on the fence about who will get her vote. Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls 10/16/2020 05:17am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation. Coming just two and a half weeks before E 5 Bankruptcy Myths Debunked 10/16/2020 12:00am • Bankruptcy is a drastic action but a viable solution for certain types of financial peril. However, misconceptions about bankruptcy abound. Filing for personal bankruptcy does not always mean that someone cannot resist the temptation of credit cards. Many people will file for bankruptcy for other re Trump, Biden go at it -- from a distance -- in town halls 10/15/2020 10:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation. Coming just two and half w OmniRide cutting services; ridership continues to decline 10/15/2020 10:24pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A series of OmniRide service reductions could be the first sign of long-term trouble for the transit operator as 2020, and federal mo Nationals GM for a day: Finding a path back to contention 10/15/2020 02:15pm • Nationals GM for a day: Finding a path back to contention originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWelcome to a space where we will try to be reasonable during a somewhat unreasonable task.Here, the author will be playing general manager for a day, a concept sure to make any general manager, part Report: Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM 10/15/2020 12:36pm • Report: Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonMore massive changes are coming out of Houston. About a month after head coach Mike D'Antoni stepped down, Rockets' general manager Daryl Morey reportedly did the same, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Follow Hawaii Imposes New Protocol for Tourism During Pandemic 10/15/2020 12:00am • Hawaii offered an alternative to its mandatory quarantine for out-of-state travel on Thursday, after strict guidelines sought to keep the coronavirus at bay since March. Gov. David Ige signed a 14th supplementary emergency proclamation on Tuesday, extending the COVID-related emergency period throug How to File for Bankruptcy 10/15/2020 12:00am • You didn't expect to be reading this article, and it's the last thing you want to read. Very few people think to casually read up on filing for bankruptcy, so if you're here, you likely need some help. First of all, don't beat yourself up if you are wondering how to file for bankruptcy. The economy Tax-Filing in 2021: What Is My Tax Bracket? 10/15/2020 12:00am • Determining which federal income tax bracket your earnings fall into is surprisingly complex. But performing this calculation can be instrumental in helping you find strategies to reduce your federal tax bill and double-check any calculations done by a tax software program or tax preparer. Tax brac