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How Much Should You Contribute to a 401(k)? 04/08/2018 08:00pm • When you start a new job and sign up for your company's 401(k) plan, you will need to decide how much to contribute to the account. This seemingly simple decision will affect how much is withheld from your paychecks, your annual income tax bill and how much money you will have in retirement. Here's 10 Earnings Reports to Watch From Big Tech Stocks 04/08/2018 08:00pm • These stocks are the names to know.After a volatile and mostly disappointing start to 2018 from U.S. stocks, the upcoming first-quarter earnings season may be the most important in recent memory. The nine-year bull market is at a crossroads, and a slowdown in earnings growth may be all it takes to p When Will My Tax Refund Arrive? 04/08/2018 08:00pm • Depending on whom you ask, tax season is either winding down or ramping up and coming down to the wire. For the proactive taxpayers out there who have already filed, the next question you must be asking is: Where is my tax refund? If you're due a check from the government for a few thousand dollars 8 Strategies for Saving Money on Your Health Care 04/08/2018 08:00pm • When you sign up for your health insurance benefits during your annual open enrollment, do you automatically opt for the plan you had the previous year? If your doctor writes you a prescription, do you buy it without asking if there are less expensive and equally effective options? Do you agree to How does Maryland's offer to Amazon compare to other offers? 04/08/2018 07:12am • WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers have agreed to roll out the red carpet and then some in an effort to lure Amazon’s second headquarters to Montgomery County. But how does it compare with other offers being made? The incentive package to Amazon includes tax breaks and infrastructure improveme Upcoming arbitration ruling could leave area with Metro funding shortfall 04/06/2018 02:41pm • WASHINGTON — An unaccounted-for cost looms over Metro’s budgets, even as Maryland, Virginia and the District take final steps toward dedicated funding to resolve long-term capital maintenance, repair and upgrade concerns. The final round of arbitration hearings for the long-expired contract w Excited About That Big Tax Refund? Think Again. 04/05/2018 08:00pm • If you're an average American taxpayer, you probably dread tax time. After all, filling out all that paperwork can be a drag. But for many taxpayers, tax time is also great -- it's the one time of year when the government sends you a big check. Near the end of the 2018 tax season, the average tax re How to Get the Biggest Tax Refund This Year 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Refund season is in full swing. This is the time the majority of taxpayers are filing their taxes so they can get their tax refund. According to the IRS, about 75 percent of taxpayers received a tax refund close to $2,800 last tax season. But some of you may feel like your refund was a little low. Millennials Leave a Trail of Old 401(k)s 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Maybe it's because they're young and more likely than older workers to hop from job to job, but millennials are leaving behind a trail of old 401(k)s in their wake. While that's not always a big mistake, in some cases it leads young investors to miss out on other opportunities to grow their retirem Can You Retire Comfortably If You Only Work a Part-Time Job? 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Working part time is nothing new, but the gig economy makes it more attractive than ever to take a high-paying hourly job. Rather than toiling in a single full-time job, online employment platforms make it possible to string together a number of part-time positions for a career that features flexibl 3 Things to Watch in the Housing Market This Spring 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Spring is a popular time for homebuying and selling, but you may be wondering if you should sit this season out. After all, inventory is dropping, mortgage interest rates are rising and the recent tax cut has negatively impacted some of the housing market. On the other hand, if you're concerned tha 8 Ways to Boost Your Tax Refund With Itemized Deductions 04/05/2018 08:00pm • With Tax Day around the corner, taxpayers may be rushing at the last minute to prepare their taxes. In their haste, filers often take the easy way out and opt for the standard tax deduction instead of maximizing itemized deductions. The standard tax deduction is a deduction set by the IRS that allo The 3 Best Places to Retire on the Beach 04/05/2018 08:00pm • If your retirement daydreams include white sand and the sparkling sea, you're probably looking into retirement on the beach. These overseas retirement spots boast world-class sea, sand, sun and surf. Each top beach pick is also in a country that offers important advantages for expats and foreign ret Tesla Inc (TSLA) Has a Big Problem With China Tariffs 04/05/2018 08:00pm • Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) continues to struggle to hit its Model 3 production targets and manage its finances, and Tesla investors certainly won't be getting any help from China any time soon. In fact, analysts say Tesla will be hit harder by the latest round of Chinese tariffs than any other U.S. a 8 REIT Categories With the Wind at Their Backs 04/05/2018 08:00pm • REITs have many subcategories.Owning real estate is a way to hedge against inflation while still getting solid returns in a volatile market, and real estate investment trusts offer investors that exposure without the burden of managing property directly. According to a recent LendEDU survey, 13.5 pe