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9 secrets to save money on a shoestring budget
Building an emergency fund, creating a nest egg for retirement and socking away money for your children’s college fund are fundamental steps to ensure long-term financial well-being. Use these strategies.
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Arlington County residents discuss proposed $500,000 cut to arts funding
Officials and residents in Arlington County discussed the proposed budget Tuesday, which would drastically downsize programs like CostumeLab, which provides costume rentals to nonprofits and companies in television and film.
3 weeks ago -
General Assembly gives final approval to $46.6B budget
The Maryland General Assembly has given final approval to the state’s $46.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year. The Senate voted 47-0 and the House voted 122-13 for the legislation.
4 weeks ago -
US budget deficit hit $234 billion in February, a new monthly record
Last month’s budget gap helped push the US government’s budget deficit up 39% to $544 billion for the first five months of the fiscal year as federal spending ballooned and revenue mostly stayed the same.
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Prince William County School Board advances budget with highest teacher pay increase in 10 years, large pay increase for school board
The Prince William County School Board unanimously voted 8-0 on Wednesday to approve it’s $1.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, which starts July 1.
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Trump’s budget proposal offers preview of upcoming campaign
Frustrated by a divided Congress and rifts within his own party, President Donald Trump is giving little indication in his latest budget proposal of any new policy ambitions for the coming two, or six, years.
1 month ago -
Trump proposes record spending, trillion-dollar deficit
President Donald Trump is reviving his border wall fight, preparing a new budget that will seek $8.6 billion for his signature project, impose steep spending cuts to other domestic programs and set the stage for another fiscal battle.
1 month ago -
As budget deficit balloons, few in Washington seem to care
The federal budget deficit is ballooning on President Donald Trump’s watch and few in Washington seem to care.
2 months ago -
Trump budget will seek funds for border wall, Space Force
Trump will seek $750 billion for defense, while cutting non-defense discretionary spending by 5 percent, an official says.
2 months ago -
Unusual Maryland budget measure introduced with revenue woes on the horizon
The leader of the Maryland House Appropriations Committee made an unusual procedural move Thursday in anticipation of a tight budget ― and a tight budget timeline.
2 months ago -
Reset your financial goals by avoiding these roadblocks
There are constraints that you may not be aware of that may be preventing you from making progress. Before establishing your financial goals, let’s make sure these roadblocks are not getting in your way.
3 months ago -
Breaking into DC’s freelance economy? Tips for first-timers
Small business accounting and invoicing software company Freshbooks has a checklist for freelancers to help keep things in order.
3 months ago -
Northam proposes more spending on housing, higher education
The Democratic governor highlighted parts of his forthcoming budget plans on Monday. He’ll present his full budget to the GOP-led General Assembly on Tuesday.
4 months ago -
14 money moves you will be thankful for
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a dangerous time for your finances. As you plan for this holiday season and even the year ahead, here are some money-saving tips that will set you up for long-term success.
5 months ago -
7 foods to buy when you’re broke
If you’re trying to maximize savings and nutrition with cheap meal ideas, consider these seven dietitian-recommended items.
8 months ago
