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Your Guide to Tax-Efficient Investing 02/08/2015 07:00pm • In early February, U.S. investors typically receive their 1099 Forms, reporting income from brokerage accounts. Often, those weeks leading up to April 15 are the only time of year when Americans give much thought to their taxes. However, investors can improve returns by applying year-round strategi Montgomery County Exec warns of 'significant' property tax hike down the road 02/08/2015 04:15am •  4 Questions to Ask Before Filing Your Own Taxes 02/07/2015 07:00pm • Thinking of filing your own taxes? You're not alone. By March of last tax season, the IRS reported that over 27 million American taxpayers had filed their tax returns online from home. Filing your taxes on your own is easier than ever with programs like TurboTax and TaxACT. But before you dive in 3 Ways Money Leaks Out of Your 401(k) 02/05/2015 07:00pm • Many people dip into their 401(k)s before retirement when they change jobs or experience a financial emergency. Workers who take early withdrawals from their retirement accounts often never replace the money and end up with significantly less cash in retirement. A recent Center for Retirement Resear College Savings Plans Pros, Cons for Financial Newbies 02/05/2015 07:00pm • Before their son had even turned a year old, Rachel and Stan Revelle began making plans to save for his college education. "Both my husband and I went to Notre Dame and Notre Dame is pretty expensive," said Rachel Revelle, who lives in Ashburn, Virginia. "When you calculate how much you need to sa A partisan mix of reactions to Hogan's State of the State 02/05/2015 07:01am • WASHINGTON -- Tax relief. Marylanders made it clear they want it, and Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, made clear he intends to deliver. In his State of the State speech Tuesday, he ripped into the stormwater management fees that opponents love to call "the rain tax," telling the General Assembly, 6 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire Early 02/04/2015 07:00pm • Early retirement is a dream for those who don't like their job. But as tempting as early retirement might be, it's not always the best option. Retiring early could obviously have a negative impact on your finances, but also on your social life and even your health. Here's why it's not always a good Executives ask for support to build the Purple Line 02/04/2015 04:04pm • COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Suburban Maryland business executives are being asked to support construction of the proposed $2 billion Purple Line light rail that would connect New Carrollton to Bethesda. "The Purple Line is gold to the state of Maryland. The Purple Line will enhance your ability to achie Prince William school board: Full-day kindergarten threatened by budget constraints 02/04/2015 05:07am • WASHINGTON -- The Prince William County school system has been making cuts over the past few years, and board members now say that the county’s universal full-day kindergarten could be next. The Washington Post reports that Superintendent Steven L. Walts once called the program his “greatest Invest Your Way to a $1 Million Nest Egg 02/03/2015 07:00pm • It's a literal million-dollar question: If you had $1 million in 1975, how much would it be worth today, assuming you stashed the money in your mattress? Would you guess $4.4 million? That quadruple jump comes courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and it's certainly more than if you inve 3 Enticing Investment Moves to Avoid 02/03/2015 07:00pm • Every couple of months an exciting new investment strategy comes along that everyone is talking about. But investors seldom become wealthy when they follow the crowd, and the investment change itself often triggers taxes and fees. It's time to stop making these three popular but misguided moves. Av 5 Key Investment Strategies for Women 02/03/2015 07:00pm • Women are likely to have earned less in their working years, but they end up as ultimate winners: They live longer than male spouses and inherit it all. "It's not a gender issue. It's a math issue," says Manisha Thakor, the Santa Fe, New Mexico-based director of wealth strategies for women for the 10 Steps to an Upgraded Financial Life 02/02/2015 07:00pm • The beginning of the year offers a great opportunity to take stock of your financial situation and make any necessary changes to build a bigger nest egg or cut back on unnecessary spending. If you're ready for a financial upgrade but aren't sure where to start, these suggestions will move you in th 5 Common Tax Deductions People Often Skip 02/02/2015 07:00pm • Tax season is upon us and with it comes the search for deductions. Deductions allow us to reduce that tax bill a little, which in turn either increases our tax refund or decreases the amount we pay. In short, deductions lead to money in your pocket. Here are five common deductions that people unk 3 College Savings Trends to Consider in 2015 02/02/2015 07:00pm • For many Americans, the beginning of the year is a time to set goals --goals that are often financial. And while getting out of debt, socking away cash for retirement and earning more income are all noble resolutions for 2015, for parents of children near college age and even younger, saving for co