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9 Hidden Homebuying Expenses That Can Really Cost You 04/16/2015 10:00am • So, you're finally ready to purchase your first home -- congratulations! Not to be a Debbie Downer, but there's something we need to tell you: You're about to be really, really poor. That is, unless you did your homework and learned that homeowners spend up to 4 percent of a home's value each year o 3 Important Facts About Stocks Within College Savings Plans 04/15/2015 08:00pm • According to a recent Bankrate poll, 52 percent of Americans have declined to invest in stocks or stock-based investments. But experts warn that without the strong capital gains that can be achieved from stocks, Americans may find it difficult to achieve future savings goals. That could include par What to Do If You Owe the IRS But You Can't Pay 04/15/2015 08:00pm • The IRS knows basically everything about you. The IRS knows where you live, where you work, who you're married to, and if you've ever taken a latte as a business expense, where you get your coffee. Which is to say, if the IRS is looking for you, you can't hide. So before the agency garnishes your 5 Ways to Break Your Bad Money Habits 04/15/2015 08:00pm • Spend enough money, and you'll quickly learn the definition of a bad money habit. Few people need to be told not to overspend on credit or debit cards or to curb impulse shopping. You know you shouldn't, even if you always do. What you need are solutions. But solutions are hard to come by, says Ram Last-minute Tax Day tips: It’s (almost) never too late 04/15/2015 08:30am • WASHINGTON -- Taxes are due soon. Since we don’t have much time, here’s the best tip I can give to those who haven’t filed their taxes yet, but plan to today: Find a post office that is open late. For everyone else, here are my top four tax tips on Tax Day: Filing an extension If you 3 Investment Maneuvers That Will Help You at Tax Time 04/15/2015 07:00am • Tax season is finally coming to an end. This is a time of relief for last-minute filers as well as a time when most people remember just how much taxes they actually pay annually. Now that the tedious task of submitting your tax return is out of the way, it's time to look for other opportunities to Euille touts Metro, waterfront in State of the City 04/15/2015 05:23am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A proposed new Metro station at Potomac Yard would be an economic win for Alexandria, Mayor Bill Euille said during State of the City address Tuesday night. "The station is expected to generate billions of dollars in new private sector investment. The resulting development ar The Most Nefarious Fitness Killer of Them All 04/14/2015 08:00pm • The first two installments of this series covered the pitfalls of doing too much and doing too little, and the ways that these tendencies may be wreaking havoc on your gym routine. As much as I hate to say it, I'm guilty of the final gym sin, too. Let's take a look at the most nefarious culprit of Managing Your Mom or Dad's Money 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Shortly after Terrie Hull's mother got in a car accident in 2011 that caused brain damage, her mother married a man Hull didn't trust. Soon, Hull learned her instincts had been right: Her mom, under her new husband's guidance, accused Hull of stealing money from her. Hull and her husband Jon, who l A Wealth Building Plan for You: Ready to Retire 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Investing can be such a confusing, scary proposition sometimes. You're never really sure if the information you find is exactly right for you (in the case of some online publications), if the data is relevant (in certain financial studies) or if the advice is credible (such as when you receive a st 10 Tax Day Freebies and Deals 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Tax Day isn't likely to inspire much excitement among Americans. Most of us view April 15 either as a dreadful deadline we have yet to meet or a cruel reminder of the money Uncle Sam stole from our paychecks. Fortunately, several restaurants and businesses have decided to provide some financial reli Is Your Home a Sound Investment? 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Whether it's beautiful new construction or a rehabbed fixer-upper, the place we call home demands time, attention and upkeep over the years. All this can enhance its value, and to be sure, Rich Arzaga inhabits a fabulous residence in San Ramon, California. The founder and CEO of Cornerstone Wealth Tax Day 2015 freebies and deals 04/14/2015 07:13pm • WASHINGTON -- Tax Day, April 15, is a little less painful with all the freebies and deals being offered by restaurants, bars and other businesses. Check out our list, and check back with the WTOP Freebies blog daily for more free food, free events and free stuff. All area Whole Foods Market 4 Money Tips to Raise Financially Responsible Kids 04/14/2015 10:00am • Investing is an ideal way to build wealth for adults. Normally, that topic is reserved for those with a job. But imagine if smart money training and investing education could prevent us from raising spoiled brats. How many times have you been in the mall or supermarket watching a kid say to mom o Md. passes budget ending tax hike streak, but Hogan still at odds over spending 04/14/2015 05:36am • By Anjali Shastry, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland General Assembly passed the state’s $40.7 billion budget hours before the close of the session Monday evening, but left unknown is whether Republican Gov. Larry Hogan will spend more than $200 million in unallocated funds for s