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How to Budget for Long-Term Unemployment 10/06/2020 12:00am • For millions of out-of-work Americans struggling to find job opportunities during the monthslong coronavirus pandemic, navigating unemployment is a long-term struggle. Among unemployed people, 58% were jobless for 15 weeks or more, according to seasonally adjusted September data from the U.S. Burea Chevron vs. Exxon: Which Is a Better Buy? 10/06/2020 12:00am • Oil behemoths Chevron Corp. (ticker: CVX) and Exxon Mobil Corp. ( XOM) have struggled in 2020 as the beaten-down sector faced many challenges as demand shrunk rapidly this spring, tanking crude oil prices. The glut in oil supply remains high and recovery remains weak as many businesses stay closed 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Financial Advisor 10/06/2020 12:00am • With technological advancements, being a do-it-yourself investor is easier than ever. You can open your own brokerage account or register with a robo advisor to start investing without leaving your couch. Hiring a financial advisor, on the other hand, requires a lot of due diligence and communicati 5 Ways to Help Black Farmers 10/05/2020 12:00am • On a crisp, sunny Sunday morning, Tope Fajinbesi and her husband, Niyi Balogun, do steady business at their produce stand in the District of Columbia, selling green beans, sweet potato greens, encore lettuce, sage, mint leaf basil and tomatoes. The couple grow their produce in Brookeville, Maryland Why Older Citizens are More Likely to Vote 10/05/2020 12:00am • Elections are decided by the people who show up at the polls. In the United States, the oldest citizens are the most likely to cast their ballots, which gives them political clout beyond their numbers alone. Some 64% of citizens age 65 and older voted in the November 2018 election, the best turnout What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Debts? 10/05/2020 12:00am • It may not rank alongside getting mugged or being on a raft surrounded by sharks, but finding yourself unable to pay off a lot of debt can be one of the scarier situations in life. Especially if it's a very important debt you're behind on, such as your mortgage, rent or car payments. So what happen Advisors See Planning for LGBTQ Community a Growing Niche 10/05/2020 12:00am • Financial planners are accustomed to adapting to changes in laws or regulations. The 2015 Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex marriage nationwide made many planning elements easier for LGBTQ couples. For example, married LGBTQ couples could immediately use Social Security claiming strategies t Coronavirus FAQ: What you need to know 10/02/2020 12:10am • CLICK TO EXPAND: Coronavirus 2019-nCoV symptoms. (Getty Images) The global coronavirus outbreak that first emerged in Wuhan, China, late last year has changed life in the D.C. area. When infection rates started burgeoning in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, state leaders declared states of emerge When It Makes Sense to Buy Muni Bonds Outside Your Home State 10/02/2020 12:00am • Changes in interest rates and shaky state and local finances in the wake of the pandemic roiled the municipal bond market earlier this year. That may give muni bond investors more reasons to look outside of their home state as they seek to diversify their holdings. Municipal bonds are generally tax Should You Use a Personal Loan for Your Business? 10/02/2020 12:00am • Many small businesses are dealing with worst-case scenarios during the coronavirus pandemic: Revenue is down as lenders have tightened up borrowing standards. When a company has maxed out a business line of credit and can't get a conventional business loan, a personal loan may cover payroll or vend Rules for Renting a Home Overseas 10/02/2020 12:00am • Before you commit to buying a retirement home overseas, it can be smart to test out a potential retirement spot by renting for six to 12 months. Maybe your chosen location won't turn out to be all you imagined it to be. You could find that the country suits you, but the neighborhood doesn't. Moving 5 Stocks to Sell or Stay Away From in October 10/02/2020 12:00am • The stock market has been raging with volatility as various market sectors have responded differently to the brief economic recession. As the economy tries to kick into recovery mode, some companies may take longer than others to improve their financial health. In the meantime, this can impact your Benefits to Evaluate During Employee Open Enrollment 10/01/2020 12:00am • Open enrollment is the annual period, typically during the fall, when employees and other benefits recipients sign up for important employee benefits such as health insurance for the coming year. For workers, open enrollment may also be the time when they're allowed to update elections for life insu Deadline for property tax, rent credits in Maryland extended 09/30/2020 05:35pm • Homeowners and renters in Maryland who are struggling to pay bills during the pandemic may be eligible for tax credits through two programs — and the deadline to apply has just been extended. The deadline for both the Homeowners Property Tax Credit and Renters' Property Tax Credit programs has Latest outlook: DC economy not expected to start recovering until 2022 09/30/2020 02:47pm • When it comes to D.C.'s budget forecast, there's good news and there's bad news. The good news is that, according to Chief Financial Officer Jeff DeWitt at a news conference Wednesday, D.C. should have around $222 million more in revenue than expected for 2020. The bad news is that the Distric