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11 Ways to Avoid the IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Keep your 10 percent.Distributions from individual retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 typically trigger a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. However, the IRA withdrawal rules contain several exceptions to the penalty if you meet certain circumstances or spend the money on specific purchases. He The making of Marion Barry, Part 2: Street activist to power player 11/06/2018 04:27am • This is the second part of WTOP���s three-part series ���The making of Marion Barry,��� marking the 40th anniversary of the first election of the man referred to as D.C.���s ���Mayor for Life.��� WASHINGTON -- In 1950, the U.S. Census found that 64.6 percent of the population of D.C. was white an How the 2018 Midterm Elections Will Impact Energy Stocks 11/05/2018 07:00pm • State-level energy policies on the ballot in Colorado, California and Washington will impact 17 energy stocks, as some have already lost billions of dollars in market capitalization. The impact of these stocks, including both small- and large-cap equities, includes a Colorado proposition that would Do I Need Disability Insurance? 11/05/2018 07:00pm • Many workers spend years nurturing their ability to earn a paycheck. They complete specialized training programs, negotiate salary and score promotions. They take night classes, work overtime and find ways to make themselves indispensable to their employer. So what would happen if they lost the abil Midterm Elections Spark Volatility in Market 11/05/2018 07:00pm • The midterm elections will play a key role in stock market returns -- and investors counting on a rebound in the market in the last quarter are hoping to be rewarded. "Most of the stock gains seen during a midterm year happen late in the year," says Ryan Detrick, senior market strategist at LPL Fina Maryland voters face question on education funding on the ballot 11/05/2018 06:04pm • WASHINGTON ����� After picking through the list of federal, state and local candidates for office, voters in Maryland will find ballot questions to answer in the voting booth. A "Yes" vote on Question 1 would create a so-called "lockbox" for education using revenues from casinos. "The idea bei DC files suit to get votes in Congress 11/05/2018 02:53pm • WASHINGTON -- A lawsuit was filed Monday on behalf of D.C. residents in a new bid to put legal pressure on Congress to give the District of Columbia full voting rights and representation on Capitol Hill. As millions of Americans head to the polls on Tuesday, advocates pointed out that District re The making of Marion Barry, Part 1: A DC mayor's activist beginnings in the South 11/05/2018 12:29am • This is the first part of WTOP���s three-part series ���The making of Marion Barry,��� marking the 40th anniversary of the first election of the man referred to as D.C.'s "Mayor for Life." WASHINGTON -- Seemingly every successful political campaign says it ran a different kind of campaign. But How to Know If Your Health Insurance is HSA-Qualified 11/04/2018 07:00pm • If you're eligible for a health savings account, commonly called an HSA, taking advantage is a smart way to save money on your current and future medical expenses. These accounts were created in 2003 to give Americans tax breaks that reduce the cost of healthcare. But in order to have an HSA, you m The 10 Best Places to Retire With Affordable Housing 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Low cost housingMoving to a place with lower housing costs can improve your retirement finances. If you sell a home in an expensive city and buy or rent in another city with more reasonable housing costs, you may be able to boost your retirement savings, retire sooner or enjoy a higher quality of li What Is a Business Line of Credit? 11/04/2018 07:00pm • When running a business, the adage "you have to spend money to make money" is smart to remember. Yet if your pool of savings is too shallow to cover an unexpected bill or purchase essential inventory, the health of your enterprise is at stake. A 2018 survey conducted by The Firmament Group found 51 How to Choose Between Weighted Funds 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Index funds look like a one-size-fits-all investing option, but in fact there are many alternatives to the S&P 500 products that dominate the market. Some choices are subsets of that broad market index and others track different indexes altogether including foreign or small-company stocks or cer 9 Out-of-Consensus Stocks to Buy 11/04/2018 07:00pm • These stocks are flying under the radar. Any investor who has tried chasing popular stocks has likely learned the hard way that it's extremely difficult to beat the market by following the herd. Instead, the best investing ideas are often those that are contrary to the prevailing market sentiment. B How to Prepare for the Surprising Costs of Motherhood 11/04/2018 07:00pm • Even as women have been increasingly preparing themselves for life in the workforce, their levels of participation in it has plateaued over the past couple of decades. A recent study -- a working paper (meaning it has yet to be published in a peer-reviewed journal) from a group of economics professo Virginia facing high unexpected Medicaid costs 11/02/2018 12:45pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) ��� Virginia is facing a huge bill for unexpected Medicaid costs that hamper proposed new spending on schools or giving tax breaks for the poor. State officials said Friday that Virginia has about $460 million in unforeseen Medicaid costs. The news was first reported by the