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25 Things to Do When You Retire 03/29/2018 08:00pm • After decades in the workforce, retirees finally get complete control over how they spend their time. Here are some of the many terrific things you can do with your time and energy in retirement. 1. Live within your means. You earned your retirement, now make it last. If you have a fixed income ea How Tax Reform Impacts Homeowners 03/29/2018 08:00pm • For many, homeownership represents one of the biggest milestones in life. Few are thinking about the tax implications of exciting moments like buying their first home or even remodeling it, but with the historic tax reform that passed in late 2017 and Tax Day right around the corner, it's important 7 smart ways to spend a $1,000 tax refund 03/29/2018 09:45am • You could be coming into some money soon. According to the Internal Revenue Service, in 2017, 111 million Americans received tax refunds, with the average amount being $2,895. Of course, you may not be due anything. The IRS anticipates approximately 41 million Americans won't receive refunds this Kremlin deflects blame for Skripal poisoning, accuses American 03/29/2018 04:18am • WASHINGTON — Amid growing criticism and sanctions over its alleged role in the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter, the Russian government is blaming others — including American businessman Bill Browder. But the news was no shock to him. “After the Russian government accused me of 4 Tips to Weather Market Volatility 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Market volatility returned in March, an unsettling development for investors hoping that February's correction would prove to be a short-term interruption for the bull market. During the week of March 19, U.S. equities fell the most over a one-week period since early 2016. Despite the largest one-da 7 Bond Funds to Buy as Rates Rise 03/28/2018 08:00pm • These funds can help bond investors cope.The Federal Reserve once again raised interest rates, making the sixth increase since the end of 2015, and the central bank telegraphed another two increases could be likely by the end of 2018. That makes things very difficult for bond investors. Most investo How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401(k)? 03/28/2018 08:00pm • When you open a 401(k) you need to decide how much to save. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, there are a few general rules of thumb to follow when figuring out how much money to stash away in your account. Here are some ways to determine the amount to save for retirement: 1. Take a Happy 20th Birthday, Roth IRA 03/28/2018 08:00pm • The Roth individual retirement account turns 20 this year, and it's a birthday worth celebrating. The Roth IRA gives investors not only another way to save for retirement but also new strategies for managing withdrawals and taxes in retirement. Introduced as part of changes in the tax code in 1997 Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Investors Shouldn't Worry About Trump 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) stock fell more than 4 percent Wednesday after Axiom reported that President Donald Trump is still holding a grudge against Amazon and CEO Jeff Bezos. Trump has reportedly been exploring ways to go after Amazon with higher taxes or potentially target the company on a Make the Most of Your Trump Tax Reform Savings 03/28/2018 08:00pm • President Donald Trump's great Christmas gift to Americans may benefit him and other wealthy people the most, but that doesn't mean middle-class investors can't take advantage of the tax reform to improve their financial health. The average taxpayer will save $2,940, according to the Tax Policy Cent Northam: Tax increases could be part of Metro funding package 03/28/2018 02:21pm • WASHINGTON — During his monthly appearance on WTOP’s Ask the Governor program, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam suggested that proposed changes to the Metro funding bill might include tax hikes that the General Assembly had stripped from the bill. A compromise between the Senate and House of Deleg Top 5 planning tips when selling a business 03/28/2018 06:45am • If you own a business and are planning to sell it at some point in the future, these five financial planning areas are important to consider. In working with business owners as they prepare to sell their businesses, I have noticed that they often neglect the important personal financial planning Northam to consider Va. bill that would lower 2 country clubs' tax rates 03/28/2018 05:34am • WASHINGTON — Depending on whom you ask, a bill that Virginia's governor is about to consider involves either tax breaks for the rich or fair treatment for deserving veterans. The bill’s focus is how two county club golf courses are taxed in Arlington County. HB 1204 would require the Army Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Investors Expect Too Much From New CEO 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) stock jumped more than 10 percent in February when the company named former Taco Bell head Brian Niccol as the new CEO. 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