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10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare 08/31/2020 12:00am • Maximizing MedicareMedicare pays for much of the cost of hospital stays and doctor's office visits for eligible beneficiaries. This government health insurance program has more recently added preventive care to its covered services. Here's how to make the most of your Medicare benefit.What's covered How People Spent Their Stimulus Checks -- and What You Can Learn From Them 08/28/2020 12:00am • In March, businesses were shutting down and laying off workers, offices and schools were closing, and the stock market was crashing. By the end of the month, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which, among other things, approved a stimulus payment of up to $1,20 Checklist for Handling the Death of a Spouse 08/28/2020 12:00am • After a loved one dies, their affairs need to be set in order. You might find yourself planning a funeral, paying bills and closing accounts. The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving. Here's what to do when a spouse d What Happens to the Stock Market if Biden Wins? 08/28/2020 12:00am • The market largely knows what to expect from President Donald Trump: business-friendly policies, less regulation, tariffs on imports -- generally, the forces that have helped define the Trump stock market. But a few months out from the election, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is up in th DC attorney general sues Instacart, claiming deceptive fees, failure to pay sales tax 08/27/2020 03:18pm • A popular grocery delivery service, made even more in-demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, is being sued by D.C.'s attorney general. Instacart is accused of charging customers millions of dollars in what are being called deceptive service fees, and of failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dolla Former NatGeo photographer pleads guilty to tax evasion 08/27/2020 12:54pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — A former National Geographic photographer is facing up to five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000 or more after pleading guilty to tax evasion. Bruce Kevin Fleming of Lewes, Delaware, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a single count of tax evasion. His sentencing is set How to Save $1 Million 08/27/2020 12:00am • So you want to be a millionaire? Saving $1 million is a lofty goal, but it can be attainable for folks who start early, reduce expenses and choose appropriate investments and savings accounts. If you're looking to steadily climb your way toward millionaire status, here are steps to increase your sa WTOP Small Win Big Difference Contest Rules 2020 08/26/2020 02:31pm • WTOP – Small Win Big Difference Contest Official Rules   NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.   BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES.   Eligibility: Entrants who are 18 y Websites to Sell Your Stuff for Cash 08/26/2020 12:00am • If you find yourself surrounded by too much stuff, there are plenty of places on the internet to sell your clutter. Some websites specialize in particular items -- such as clothing, collectibles, car or electronics -- while others may be good places to sell anything and everything you no longer nee How Robo Platforms Transform Traditional Advisory Business 08/26/2020 12:00am • Financial advisors are increasingly turning to robo advisors, technology platforms that not so long ago were viewed as fierce competition. At their most basic, robo advisors provide digital, algorithm-based investment platforms. The first company that offered this service was Betterment, which laun Kim Klacik compares herself to Shirley Chisholm in RNC video 08/25/2020 11:48am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Kimberly Klacik, the GOP nominee for Congress in Maryland’s 7th District who was afforded a two-minute speaking gig on the opening night Another Check From the IRS? What to Know About Tax Refund Interest Payments 08/25/2020 12:00am • If you received a refund check from the IRS for filing your 2019 federal income tax returns, and you also received a stimulus check earlier this year, you may soon be three for three. That is, you may soon get the interest you are owed for receiving your federal tax refund later than usual. So if y What Is a Paraplanner and Do You Need One? 08/25/2020 12:00am • Financial advisors dedicate most of their time to managing money and creating financial value, but at the end of the day, they often realize that the most valuable thing is time. According to a Kitces Research study, advisors spend no more than half of their time on tasks directly related to client 7 Best Value Funds for a Recession 08/24/2020 12:00am • The best value funds combine solid performance with low cost. When the stock market becomes volatile, some investors seek out growth while others look for value. Investing in value funds could be a strategic play in the current recessionary environment if you're choosing the right ones. "Many value Have Children? How to Ensure You Receive the $500 Stimulus Payment 08/24/2020 12:00am • People who didn't file 2018 or 2019 federal income tax returns needed to take an extra step this past spring to receive government stimulus checks for their children. However, a glitch in the IRS non-filers tool meant people who requested payments prior to May 5, 2020, may not have received the pro