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12 Things to Do When You're Deep in Debt 09/16/2020 12:00am • Reducing debt often means changing your spending habits.There are a lot of challenges in the world right now, but it is possible to reduce your debt, even during shaky economic times and a pandemic. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total household debt decreased by $34 billion in t How Should I Finance Assisted Living? 09/16/2020 12:00am • As the population of adults over age 65 in America continues to increase, many are facing a serious dilemma over how to finance the care they'll need in their golden years. Financing assisted living and other forms of long-term care after retirement is a bit like an absurdist word problem in sixth What to Consider Before Getting a Reverse Mortgage in Retirement 09/16/2020 12:00am • For those who have paid off their home or only have a small mortgage, a reverse mortgage may be a way to help cover retirement expenses. A reverse mortgage allows you to borrow against the equity you've built up in your home. By doing so, you can supplement your income and remain in your current ho FAQ: Trump's Payroll Tax Deferral in Action 09/15/2020 12:00am • Starting in September, some workers may see their paychecks looking a little fatter, thanks to President Donald Trump's payroll tax deferral that postpones the withholding of Social Security taxes until January 2021. But it's important to note two things about this four-month 6.2% salary boost. Firs 7 Cannabis Stocks That Cantor Fitzgerald Recommends 09/15/2020 12:00am • Some cannabis stocks could be on the comeback trail.Cannabis stocks have had another rough year so far in 2020. After growth in the Canadian market disappointed in 2019, cannabis stocks have faced retail store closures, pricing pressures, inventory write-downs and demand headwinds. The S&P 500 h Choosing Between a Revocable and Irrevocable Trust for Your Client 09/15/2020 12:00am • Estate planning is a crucial part of any holistic financial plan. As a financial advisor, you could direct your clients to an estate planning attorney for guidance in this area, but while attorneys are great, and necessary, for crafting the legal documents used in estate planning, they don't always After judge's Purple Line ruling, Montgomery Co. Council to hear from state transportation officials 09/14/2020 09:33pm • The plan for the public-private partnership to build the Purple Line may be coming apart, but Maryland state transportation officials continue to assure local governments that they are committed to finishing the project. State Transportation Secretary Greg Slater and Maryland Transit Administrati Watchdog review finds issues with costly Virginia incentive programs 09/14/2020 07:33pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Several of Virginia's publicly funded economic development incentive programs have limited benefit and either need to be overhauled or eliminated, according to a new report published Monday by the state's legislative watchdog agency. Staff of the Joint Legislative Audit and Lawmakers, advocates to unveil program to reduce Maryland health care disparities 09/14/2020 11:05am • The proposal would create Health Equity Resource Communities. (Getty Images) This article was written by WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters and republished with permission. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Health advocates will announce plans this we How pandemic and politics are interfering with the 2020 census 09/14/2020 03:07am • If the 2020 census fails to count everyone in the US, experts warn that the consequences will be serious, widespread and long-lasting. The census is the basis for determining how many representatives each state gets in Congress and how an estimated 1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding are spen 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid 09/14/2020 12:00am • Fees and penalties for your 401(k) can often be avoided if you understand how your 401(k) plan works. You can also take advantage of employer contributions and tax breaks once you figure out how to qualify. Take care to avoid these 401(k) mistakes: -- A low default savings rate.-- Missing out on the Can You Retire Comfortably if You Only Work a Part-Time Job? 09/14/2020 12:00am • Working part time is nothing new, but the gig economy makes it more attractive than ever to take a high-paying hourly job. Rather than toiling in a single full-time job, online employment platforms make it possible to string together a number of part-time positions for a career that features flexib From a stable job to a tent: A waiter's homeless struggle 09/12/2020 08:42am • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Lello has never been rich, but the 42-year-old could pocket $100 cash most weekend nights at the steakhouse chain where he waited tables. He always had enough money for groceries, his car and the modest Orlando apartment he rented with roommates. But when he re Maryland brewery stresses support for small businesses during pandemic 09/11/2020 07:50pm • FILE -- Denizens Brewing founders Jeff Ramirez and Julie Verratti are photographed during the annual Make It Funky Festival on Sept. 30, 2017, at the Denizens in Silver Spring. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images) A Maryland business owner said the current economy is "o Ex-Baltimore mayoral aide gets prison in book sales scam 09/11/2020 05:40pm • A former legislative aide who helped ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh fraudulently sell her self-published children’s books has been sentenced to federal prison. Gary Brown Jr., 38, of Baltimore, apologized Friday for his actions and expressed regret for bringing shame to his family and friend