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Leonsis shows off Caps' Stanley Cup ring, tells WTOP Wizards will aim to compete 01/31/2019 12:22pm • WASHINGTON -- With the Capitals coming off a Stanley Cup title, ending D.C.’s championship drought, Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis stopped by the WTOP studios Thursday morning to discuss a wide array of issues. He reflected fondly back to last summer’s title run and potential White House visi When Should You Own Bear Market Funds 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Investors sometimes panic when the stock market losses cross into bear-market territory, but there are a few investments that try to profit from losses. Bear market mutual funds and exchange-traded funds are supposed to perform well when stock prices fall. Stocks are considered in a bear market whe What You Need to Know About a Safe Harbor 401(k) 01/30/2019 07:00pm • For workers, a standard 401(k) plan offers a straightforward and tax-advantaged way to save for retirement, but for employers, setting up a 401(k) plan is anything but simple. Companies who want to offer 401(k) savings plans to their employees must ensure their plans don't run afoul of government r 10 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Investments 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Make your retirement account work for you.There are many misconceptions when it comes to investing in retirement plans, but the wonderful thing is there are just as many ways to improve how you use your plan. If you are unsure whether you are fully taking advantage of your workplace retirement plan 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for February 01/30/2019 07:00pm • One year ago, markets surged in January, tacking on 5 percent as investors jubilantly celebrated the passage of tax reform the prior month. A year later, Wall Street enjoyed an even more prosperous January, advancing nearly 8 percent With markets firmly off their recent lows and momentum trending i How to Achieve Financial Independence Without Retiring Early 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Achieving financial freedom doesn't have to be a goal reserved for extreme personal finance obsessives. Instead, individuals can use this financial concept as motivation to boost savings, reduce spending and create a financial safety net. Financial independence is often associated with the FIRE mov CFP Exam 101: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the CFP Test 01/30/2019 07:00pm • The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner (CFP) is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the approximately 270,000 financial advisors in the U.S., only about 83,000 are CFPs. "If you're serious abo Virginia Gov. Northam on road projects, teacher pay, shutdown impact, more 01/30/2019 02:52pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday again celebrated the announcement of four road-construction projects totaling $1 billion, saying that the new highway lanes will help relieve some of Northern Virginia’s worst traffic bottlenecks. “This is over a billion dollars, wit New York is top destination for DC-area residents looking to leave 01/30/2019 09:42am • WASHINGTON — Last quarter, 25 percent of home searches conducted via Redfin were searches in another metro, up from 23 percent a year earlier, and a record migration rate, based on Redfin's data. The national share of home searchers looking to relocate has been steadily increasing since Redfin 7 tips for annually rebalancing your retirement accounts 01/30/2019 09:00am • Market prices are certain to fluctuate every year and cause your portfolio to fall out of sync with your target asset allocations. Rebalancing your retirement accounts is a vital practice for keeping your retirement plan on track. This should be at least an annual exercise, but is often neglected by Democrats’ progressive agenda to focus on lifting Md.’s middle class 01/30/2019 07:14am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s Democrats are standing with the state’s middle class this legislative session, leaders said Tuesday morning as they unve 8 Tax Deductions You Can Still Claim on Your 2018 Taxes 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Tax deductions are a great way to lower (or in some cases, eliminate) your taxable income, which can help keep more money in your pocket at tax time. With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, a number of popular tax deductions were either eliminated or limited. But don't worry. The stan 2019 Tax Filing Tips for Retirees 01/29/2019 07:00pm • As you get ready for taxes this spring, expect change. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in 2017, brings adjustments for 2018 tax returns. Many of the law's provisions will affect retirees, and potentially for the better in some cases. "The impact of the TCJA's changes in the tax law could What to Know About the Student Loan Interest Tax Deduction 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Each January, W-2 forms begin arriving in mailboxes or are delivered by hand. Federal law states that these forms must be postmarked or delivered no later than Jan. 31. In addition, Form 1098-E, which is the student loan interest statement, is due at the same time to anyone who paid $600 or more in 5 Best Cash Equivalents Amid Rate Hikes 01/29/2019 07:00pm • While stocks and bonds are heavily covered in the media, the cash-equivalent portion of an investor's portfolio is often overlooked. Cash equivalents include money market mutual funds and various types of short-term bond funds. "Cash should always be a sector in any portfolio. What changes, dependin