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Is your refrigerator running? Save on Energy Star products in Maryland 02/07/2019 10:38am • WASHINGTON — If you're in the need for new appliances, the weekend of Saturday, Feb. 16 is the perfect time to save on qualifying Energy Star appliances through the annual Shop Maryland Energy weekend. Products that meet or exceed the Energy Star efficiency requirements developed by the EPA and Personal Loan vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better? 02/06/2019 07:00pm • Loans, especially personal and home equity loans, can be a good way to pay for a major home project or handle a financial emergency. But before you apply for either type of loan -- or an alternative, such as a home equity line of credit -- do some research and decide which option best suits your nee Loudoun County mails out 2019 property assessments 02/06/2019 10:50am • WASHINGTON — In Virginia's Loudoun County, homeowners will get their 2019 property assessments this week, and the average single family home assessment is up 3.6 percent from a year ago. Single family townhomes saw the largest residential year-over-year increase in values, up 3.89 percent. T AP FACT CHECK: Trump's claims in his State of Union address 02/06/2019 05:28am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '3d360cd6-e471-4cbb-a0ad-ca0cccd74264' }).render("693615361444836c");}); WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Tr Text of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address 02/06/2019 12:09am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '3d360cd6-e471-4cbb-a0ad-ca0cccd74264' }).render("219615361373c2eb");}); Text of President Donald Trump's State AP FACT CHECK: Dem response: Stacey Abrams on economy 02/05/2019 11:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A look at one of Stacey Abrams' statements from her response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night and how it compares with the facts: ABRAMS: "The Republican tax bill rigged the system against working people. Rather than bringing back job 10 Home Renovations Under $5,000 02/05/2019 07:00pm • Renovation options that aren't overly pricey.Your house may be due for an update, but that doesn't mean you have the cash on hand for the necessary renovations. A complete room remodel or significant addition to a home can cost well over $10,000, but you don't have to spend every penny to make a dif 5 Ways Robo Advisors Will Change in 2019 02/05/2019 07:00pm • The robo advisor industry began in the wake of the Great Recession with a few firms launching this service to deliver a low-cost investment management solution. Early to the the market, Betterment and Wealthfront launched the first robo advisor services, with automated platforms providing assistance The Pros and Cons of Retirement Housing Options 02/05/2019 07:00pm • When you're getting ready to retire, there are many decisions to make. One of the biggest choices involves where to live. Whether you stay at home or move to a new place, there are financial and lifestyle factors to consider. Here are some of the common housing options for retirees, along with the a Tax scams are on the rise — here's how to protect sensitive info 02/05/2019 05:39am • WASHINGTON — While minimizing what you owe or increasing your refund is usually the goal during tax season, protecting yourself from scams also should be a top priority. The Secret Service’s Global Investigative Operations Center issued a tax season phishing alert, saying large-scale scams a How to File Taxes for Free 02/04/2019 07:00pm • When it comes to filing your taxes, the last expense you may want to pay is a fee to file your return. The good news is this: Nearly anyone can file taxes for free if they're willing to use certain products and systems. When it comes to which free tax-filing product is the best for you, "it really How to Check Your Child's Credit Report 02/04/2019 07:00pm • As a parent, you want to protect your child from all of life's perils. While you might be on the lookout for bullies and strangers, fraud and identity theft might not be on your radar. But they should be. "Risk is part of parenting," says Trevor Buxton, certified fraud examiner and assistant vice p How the Market Sector Changes Affect Investors 02/04/2019 07:00pm • The sectors they are a changin'. With apologies to Bob Dylan, one of the biggest changes in the way stock markets are composed in decades happened near the end of 2018. The event went by quietly and with little investor fanfare. Yet it could have profound effects on many investors and how they allo What to Do When an Investment Fund Closes 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Investors preparing for college costs and retirement have long been told to pick a good set of funds, add money regularly and stick with it for the long term. But sometimes they're thrown a curve, when the fund company closes a fund to new investors or, even worse, shuts it down altogether. This ha How to determine your disposable income 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Disposable income is an often-misunderstood term. It suggests we have "disposable" money that we really don't care about. But the truth is, most of us care about every penny of it, and many of us can't afford to waste any money. This is why it's always a good idea to understand what disposable in