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How to Invest If You're Starting Your Retirement Savings at 40 09/11/2020 12:00am • Turning 40 puts investing for retirement in the spotlight. Time in the market -- as opposed to timing the market -- is one of the keys to investing wisely for retirement. Being late to the party can cost you. "The biggest challenge when saving for retirement later in life is overcoming the lost time Alexandria extends car tax deadline until mid-December 09/10/2020 07:04am • Alexandria residents who own cars now don't have to pay their car taxes in the Virginia city until December. The deadline had been Oct. 5 for the personal property tax, but the Alexandria City Council extended the deadline because of the coronavirus pandemic. The new deadline for the car tax a 10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2020 09/10/2020 12:00am • The 10 best stocks to buy for 2020.The 2010s were kind to the average Wall Street investor; the era ended as the first uninterrupted full-decade bull market in history. Going into 2020, the U.S. economy was still on solid footing, with the largest looming concern being the U.S.-China trade war. This Back-to-School Tips for Avoiding Child Identity Theft 09/10/2020 12:00am • As many children of all ages are starting school remotely this year, they're getting a crash course in internet security and protecting their identities. They're spending much more time online than they had in the past, often with a lot less adult supervision. And scammers have been out in full for Maryland comptroller: $585 million fund balance should go to small businesses 09/09/2020 05:17pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP's news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters' free email subscription today. Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D) wants the state to direct a general fund surplus to small businesses coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. F Under Armour laying off 600 employees due to COVID-19 impact 09/09/2020 03:19pm • Under Armour Inc. said late Tuesday it will lay off 600 employees as part of an expansion of a cost-cutting plan related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Baltimore-based sportswear maker's board approved a $75 million increase to a restructuring plan implemented earlier this year, brin USM prepares for $500M budget shortfall in 2021; plans may include layoffs 09/09/2020 02:46pm • The University System of Maryland detailed some of the ways they will be adjusting to what they expect to be at least a $500 million shortfall in their fiscal year 2021 budget. The system said in a Wednesday news release that it would look for ways to avoid personnel layoffs but added they are a Personal Finance Rules It's OK to Break During a Pandemic 09/09/2020 12:00am • More Americans than ever are feeling insecure about their finances and struggling to make ends meet as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold of our health and economy. According to the All-American Impact Survey from Peak Prosperity, 49% of Americans reported a cut in income due to the pandemic while Model Portfolios Can Achieve Investment Goals 09/09/2020 12:00am • Previous generations turned to financial advisors mostly for stock picking. Later, advisors began custom crafting portfolios using mutual funds. That era of laser-focused attention on custom portfolios was a far cry from today's emphasis on planning and asset allocation. This industry-wide shift mea Q&A: BlackRock's Karen Schenone on Fixed Income Outlooks 09/09/2020 12:00am • While the stock market has been climbing despite the current state of the global economy, the fixed income market is faring less well. With interest rates bottoming out, the hunt for income without excessive risk is on. Do you try to cherry-pick individual bonds, or stick with bond funds despite fe 7 Index Funds for Less Than $55 09/09/2020 12:00am • Start investing today with one of these low-cost index funds.Investing is cheaper than ever. With exchange-traded funds and mutual funds that offer little to no expense ratios, investors can get the benefit of diversification without having to pay a hefty fee. The only challenge is sometimes you hav Northern Virginia remains the 'King of the Cloud' 09/08/2020 09:01am • Northern Virginia remains the world's largest hub for internet traffic with more new data center capacity coming online in the first half of 2020 than anywhere else around the globe. Commercial real estate firm CBRE reports Northern Virginia accounted for 70% of the 134.9 megawatts of net absorpt Conservatives Note That Ron DeSantis Has Turned Florida Into 1 of the Most Conservative Courts in America 09/08/2020 12:00am • Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, an ardent fan of President Donald Trump, may have outdone his hero by assembling a high court more coservative than the U.S. Supreme Court. Luckily for DeSantis, the three most liberal members of the Florida Supreme Court retired just as he took office in Jan 5 Signs of an IRS Tax Scam 09/08/2020 12:00am • The caller ID may say IRS, but you shouldn't assume it's a government agent you're speaking with on the phone. It could be a fraudster hoping to intimidate you into providing sensitive information or making a payment on a tax bill that doesn't exist. Common IRS scams include demanding Social Securi If you've been saving more by doing less, try these 5 money moves 09/07/2020 10:15am • The coronavirus has upended countless jobs, schools and bank accounts. But while undoubtedly more people are struggling than not, those who are still working may have seen their expenses actually drop due to canceled travel, limited dining options and more time at home. If you’ve managed to end