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Consider these tax strategies for 2018 charitable giving 12/18/2018 04:25pm • WASHINGTON ��� With 2019 less than two weeks away, there is still time to think about how charitable gifts can impact your income taxes for 2018. "You really have until the last minute on charitable giving," said Barry Glassman, the president of�� Glassman Wealth Services. "But there are some adv DC Council votes to legalize sports betting in the District 12/18/2018 04:10pm • WASHINGTON ��� The D.C. Council has passed a bill to legalize sports betting in the District. Only two councilmembers, Brianne Nadeau and David Grosso, voted against the bill that would allow private businesses to apply for licenses to operate sports betting facilities in the District. The D.C. L Va. Gov. Northam proposes $2B in new spending; GOP leaders question whether it adds up 12/18/2018 01:43pm • RICHMOND, Va. ��� From schools, roads and health care, to housing, elections and adding to the state's rainy day fund, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed more than $2 billion in budget amendments Tuesday, but the breadth of the plan drew immediate concerns from Republican leaders in the General As 20 financial New Year's resolutions for 2019 12/18/2018 09:00am • Resolve to do better next year. Nearly one-third of Americans plan to make a money resolution for 2019, according to a Fidelity Investments survey, with 48 percent of them planning to save more, 29 percent aiming to pay down debt and 15 percent aspiring to spend less. Looking to join their ranks? 8 best gifts to give for an investment education 12/18/2018 09:00am • These gifts keep on giving with an investment education. 'Tis the season for mass consumerism disguised as gift giving. While everyone else is spreading materialistic cheer, why not give a gift that has a deeper and more lasting impact through an investing education? You wouldn't only be benefiti How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2019 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Fully fund your account.A 401(k) plan provides tax breaks, employer contributions, an opportunity for automatic saving and the potential for investment growth. But you also need to avoid 401(k) fees and penalties in order to make the most of your account. Here's how to maximize the value of your 401 Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Self-employed individuals have the autonomy to choose when and how they work. But they also have to take the initiative to prepare for their own retirement. Entrepreneurs have several options to save for retirement, some of which qualify for tax benefits. Consider these retirement plan options for y Should I Take the Standard Deduction? 12/17/2018 07:00pm • One of the first decisions you'll make when filing taxes is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize your deductions. But before you make that call, you need to know what the standard deduction is, who should take it and how it has changed under the tax reform law, which takes effect for t 8 Ways to Overcome Financial Difficulties in Retirement 12/17/2018 07:00pm • Unexpected costs can affect your pocketbook at any point in your life. Financial surprises are an inevitability, especially as you age. Full-time earners can usually overcome financial difficulties as they continue to work. But retirees living from a limited income and finite nest egg may suffer mor With Amazon on board, JBG Smith prepares to bet big on ���National Landing��� 12/17/2018 03:45pm • JBG Smith is gearing up to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard, arguing that Amazon���s impending arrival could make the ���National Landing��� area nearly as in-demand as D.C. itself. In documents delivered to investors last week, Quick start for new Haymarket commuter lot 12/17/2018 01:59pm • HAYMARKET, Va. ��� Commuters desperate for a faster or easier way to get to work surged to a new commuter lot Monday morning, with dozens taking advantage of free bus service between Haymarket and Arlington. While transit launches can sometimes be slow to get off the ground, Prince William County Fairfax Co. considers charging for street parking in Reston, Tysons Corner 12/17/2018 02:20am • WASHINGTON ��� Drivers in Tysons Corner and Reston could soon have to pay for street parking. Fairfax County is set to study parking management plans through an approximately $100,000 consultant's review that would trigger changes within the next two years. Several county supervisors see paid 7 Retail Stocks That Investors Love to Buy and Hold 12/16/2018 07:00pm • These companies are more resilient.Retail investors who want to avoid volatility can buy stocks that perform well despite market uncertainty. Investors can choose stocks that are more resilient, says Shawn Cruz, manager of trader strategy at TD Ameritrade, an Omaha, Nebraska-based brokerage company. The 10 Best Affordable Places to Retire Overseas in 2019 12/16/2018 07:00pm • Bargain retirement spots overseasA move overseas allows you to reduce the cost of retirement as you seek adventure. The best affordable options for retirement overseas in 2019 include six destinations in Europe. The strong dollar makes the eurozone an increasingly realistic option for retirees on a Today in History: Dec. 16 12/16/2018 12:31am • Today is Sunday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 16, 1944, the World War II Battle of the Bulge began as German forces launched a surprise attack against Allied forces through the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxembourg (the Allies were eventually able t