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Arlington’s car decal program could soon end, though its fees would stick around 07/10/2018 07:30am • Arlington’s personal property tax car decals coon soon be a thing of the past, even as the tax associated with the tags looks set to stay. The County Board is now considering eliminating the requirement that vehicles garaged in Arlington display a decal to demonstrate its owner has paid the nec The Very Best Ways to Prevent Credit Card Fraud 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Consumers reported credit card fraud more often than any other form of identity theft in 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission. While it's important to know what to do when you're a victim of credit card fraud, proactively protecting your sensitive information can prevent you from falling 10 Value Stocks to Buy in an Unpredictable Market 07/09/2018 08:00pm • This is when investors look for value.Value stocks have fallen out of fashion during the current bull market, severely lagging the performance of high-growth stocks. However, the evolving economic climate may soon once again shift investor attention away from growth and toward value. The Federal Res Retirement Dream Home Mistakes to Avoid 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Many people dream of retiring to warm weather states like Florida or Arizona and spending leisurely days golfing, fishing or walking along the beach. But those dreams can easily turn into a big retirement mistake. As great as it may feel to retire in a bucket-list destination, moving to a new home A Guide to Creating Your Ideal Household Budget 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Summer is the perfect time to take a look at your finances and create a household budget. Considering all the spending your household will likely endure over the next few months, including travel, barbecuing and back-to-school supplies, it's a good time to take out the calculator and create a budge Vihstadt argues for another delay of Long Bridge Park aquatics center 07/09/2018 10:55am • County Board member John Vihstadt is renewing his push to delay the construction of the Long Bridge Park aquatics center. Vihstadt is waging a lonely battle against the oft-postponed project as the county’s budget picture grows increasingly grim. He says the $60 million the county’s set to s PepsiCo, Inc. Earnings: What To Expect From PEP Stock 07/08/2018 08:00pm • PepsiCo, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEP) has been pulling out all the stops to navigate a difficult environment in recent years, and analysts are expecting another difficult quarter when the company reports earnings on July 9. However, expectations may be appropriately low at this point, and Pepsi could get its 8 of the Best Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2018 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Now's the time to do a portfolio checkup.Midyear is a great time to do a portfolio checkup and re-evaluate your stock choices. Where you invest now can set the tone for a strong finish to the year. While optimism remains high -- the Wells Fargo Gallup Investor Optimism Index notched 103 through the Beware of Phantom Income and the Tax It Brings 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Most investors understand how taxes apply to capital gains, dividends and interest. But those accustomed to mainstream assets like stocks, bonds and funds can be surprised when they get off the beaten path with Treasury inflation-protected securities, zero-coupon bonds, S corporations and other unfa 16 Investing Questions That Intimidate You, But Shouldn't 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Your investing questions are answered.Investing is murky business, like swimming through cloudy waters. Without goggles. In the dark. With seaweed grabbing at your ankles and trying to pull you down. Anyone could get turned around in those algae-infested pools. In fact, you may be thinking of turnin How to Invest Your First $1,000 07/05/2018 08:00pm • If you want to build your wealth, making smart investments early on is key. And if you've collected some extra cash, and you don't need to pad your emergency savings account or dig yourself out of debt, it's an ideal time to try your hand at investing. With that in mind, we asked a handful of finan 10 Worst S&P Dividend Stocks in the First Half of 2018 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Beware the dividend trap.When investors look for dividend stocks, often they focus on yield. However, it's important to remember that isn't the only factor -- because plenty of stocks have ostensibly generous payouts, but are at risk of seeing their share price steeply decline. After all, what good The Rise of the Single Female Homeowner 07/05/2018 08:00pm • Single women may not have as much buying power as single men, but they aren't letting that stop them from achieving homeownership. While a 2018 Zillow study indicates single women can only afford to purchase 39 percent of U.S. homes on the market, they are buying them at a rate that far exceeds that How to Invest While in College: 4 Easy Steps 07/04/2018 08:00pm • It no longer takes money to make money. Thanks to the rise of investing apps like Stash and Acorns and low-cost robo advisors like Betterment and Wealthsimple, you can start investing with pocket change. Just $5 a day invested over 35 years at a 6 percent return could become more than $200,000. Inv 8 Simple Rules for Investing in Retirement 07/04/2018 08:00pm • 'The game of retirement has changed.'Since many retirees are living longer, their money is going to have to work harder for them. But traditional retirement investments won't cut it. Safe fixed-income products like U.S. Treasury notes earn less than 3 percent and inflation is at 2 percent, so retire