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Why Mutual Fund Gains Can Bring a Tax Bill 09/23/2018 08:00pm • Consider yourself warned: Before making a large mutual fund investment this late in the year see if you would inherit a tax bill from a year-end capital gains distribution. You might avoid it by waiting. It's standard advice to fund investors using taxable accounts. But conditions change and sometim How to Keep Your Child's Credit Safe 09/23/2018 08:00pm • You probably know how important it is to protect your credit from fraud, but as a parent, you might not realize that your child's credit is up for grabs by identity thieves, too. Javelin Strategy & Research estimated that more than 1 million children were the victim of identity fraud in 2017, w Ignore the Hype When Making a New Investment 09/23/2018 08:00pm • The illusion of validity is a cognitive bias in which a person overestimates their ability to predict an outcome, particularly when the data "tell" a coherent story. Unsurprisingly, this is incredibly common in the investment world. There are so many compelling investment stories that seem reasonabl 8 Industrial Stocks to Buy in a Booming Economy 09/23/2018 08:00pm • American industry is picking up steam.The U.S. economy expanded by 3.1 percent in the first half of 2018, driven by $1.5 trillion in tax cuts, and August consumer confidence was at its highest level since 2000. The U.S. economy is booming, and industrial stocks are reaping the benefits. Not only hav How Does a Short Sale Work? 09/23/2018 08:00pm • If a divorce, job transfer, job loss or other major life event leaves you unable to keep up with mortgage payments, you may face foreclosure or short sale. A short sale can offer much-needed financial relief, but negatively affects your credit history and ability to buy another home in the near futu Comstock, Wexton hit hard in first debate of Va-10 congressional race 09/21/2018 01:33pm • (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: 'f74abc35-775c-45b5-999f-1835c3cb29c9' }).render("60461536c902b1bc");}); LANSDOWNE, Va. — Democrat Jennifer Wext Ready to make a donation? Here's how to vet a charity online 09/21/2018 05:02am • Q: Are there any online resources for vetting charities before I make a donation? Charity fraud scams are an ongoing problem, with the expected increase whenever a disaster strikes. Clever fraudsters have become very good at tugging at heartstrings to elicit donations to what will appear as a leg Should You Ever Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card? 09/20/2018 08:00pm • Whether you save your credit card for emergencies only or consider yourself an expert in racking up rewards, you know that using your credit card responsibly is key to keeping your finances in good shape. So when tax time comes around, the thought of charging your tax bill to a credit card might see 5 Questions to Separate Investment Signals from Noise 09/20/2018 08:00pm • The dramatic headlines that capture attention may trigger a fight-or-flight response for many investors. Google search results provide insight into the ubiquity of attention-grabbing headlines. For example, the keyword search term "trade wars" displays 300 million results, "Trump threatens" display Prep Your Portfolio for the Fourth Quarter 09/20/2018 08:00pm • After stumbling in the early months of 2018, the market is back on solid footing. Both the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 finally broke out of correction territory over the summer. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, investors have an opportunity to finish the year strong. "Genera 7 Strategies to Bump Up Your Retirement Date 09/19/2018 08:00pm • Some people love their careers and will happily work well into their 60s or later. Others would retire today if they could. If you fall into the latter category, there are several strategies you can deploy to bump up your retirement date. Targeted sacrifices, extra effort and smart money decisions How HSAs Can Help You Pay for a Wide Array of Health Services 09/19/2018 08:00pm • HSAs provide a way to pay for health care costs.If you're one of the millions of people in the U.S. who have a high-deductible health insurance plan, you should consider opening a health savings account, says Steve Christenson, executive vice president of Ascensus, the nation's largest retirement, c Hogan holds large lead over Jealous in Md. governor's race, poll finds 09/19/2018 06:40am • WASHINGTON — A new poll released by Goucher College shows Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has a 22-point lead over Ben Jealous, a Democrat. The poll suggests a majority of voters trust the Republican incumbent more on issues that voters say matter the most. With only about a month and a half before t 5 Tips for Managing Your Own Investments in Retirement 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Retirement is the time to relax, enjoy life and pursue meaningful activities -- not spend time managing your money. Yet, hiring a financial advisor can set you back 1 percent or more of your investable assets -- if you have $250,000, you'll spend $2,500 per year in expenses. That's money that could Preapproved vs. Prequalified: Which Is Best When You're House Hunting? 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Before you can buy a house, you have to know how you'll pay for it. For 88 percent of homebuyers, that means financing the purchase with a loan, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report. A major part of finding the right lender and know