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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 Could taxing e-cigarettes help supplement Montgomery County's budget? 04/14/2015 04:32am • WASHINGTON — Beginning in June in Montgomery County, it will be against the law to smoke electronic cigarettes in the same public places where tobacco cigarettes are banned. That's one of several new e-cigarette regulations coming into play in the county. Another may require e-cigarette users Avoid These Costly Mistakes on Your Tax Return 04/13/2015 08:00pm • For many taxpayers, the anxiety of tax season doesn't end with a complete tax return. Fears about penalties, fines and other payments owed can fill even the calmest, most confident financial manager with dread. If you're one of those taxpayers who files their return and lives with the dread of an u Tax Day comedy: John Oliver, Michael Bolton spoof IRS 04/13/2015 10:48am • WASHINGTON -- Tax Day is almost upon us. And just as the tax man cometh, so does the comedy. HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" just rolled out a hilarious IRS spoof. "Daily Show" alum John Oliver enlisted singer Michael Bolton, who recently went viral for his comedy sketch with "SN Schools likely to top agenda in Montgomery County budget review 04/13/2015 06:01am • WASHINGTON —  The future of public schools will likely get a lot of attention as the  Montgomery County Council begins reviewing the recommended Fiscal Year 2016 operating budget presented by County Executive Ike Leggett. The council's portion of the process includes public hearings, in whic When You Change Your Name, Tell These Organizations 04/12/2015 08:00pm • From raucous bachelor and bachelorette parties to the subsequent -- and perhaps more peaceful -- honeymoon, tying the knot can be an unforgettable milestone.As much as you'll want to simply enjoy the entire experience, there are a handful of administrative tasks that will require your attention. One