Maryland's tax-free week is back: What's on the list?
It's time to shop smart as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns. From Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16, certain items of clothing, footwear and backpacks will be exempt from the state's sales and use tax.
It's time to shop smart as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns. From Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16, certain items of clothing, footwear and backpacks will be exempt from the state's sales and use tax.
Big changes coming to 401(k) after recent Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
Trump orders federal regulators to punish banks that discriminate against conservatives
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
NoVa restaurants say ICE enforcement, tariffs are hurting business
Northern Virginia restaurant owners warn they're at a breaking point, citing rising costs, worker shortages, and immigration enforcement as major threats to staying in business.
Northern Virginia restaurant owners warn they're at a breaking point, citing rising costs, worker shortages, and immigration enforcement as major threats to staying in business.
Northern Virginia restaurant owners raise alarms over staffing, costs and tariffs
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
Eligible Prince George's County seniors can now claim financial relief to help with living expenses
Thousands of seniors living in Prince George's County can now claim up to $5 million in financial relief to help with living expenses such as mortgage payments, rent, utilities payments and more thanks to MGM's Local Impact Grant dollars.
Thousands of seniors living in Prince George's County can now claim up to $5 million in financial relief to help with living expenses such as mortgage payments, rent, utilities payments and more thanks to MGM's Local Impact Grant dollars.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
Tax-free holiday in Virginia and West Virginia this weekend
Virginia and West Virginia's sales tax holiday begins Friday, lasting through Sunday.
Virginia and West Virginia's sales tax holiday begins Friday, lasting through Sunday.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Federal Reserve likely to keep interest rates the same this week: What to know
Federal Reserve officials are split on whether to slash interest rates as President Donald Trump favors rate cuts based on his claim that the nation’s economy is thriving.
Federal Reserve officials are split on whether to slash interest rates as President Donald Trump favors rate cuts based on his claim that the nation’s economy is thriving.
Here's how many Americans say they are worried about Social Security
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.
Tariff rebate check: What Trump said and what we know
President Trump told reporters this week that he is considering a tariff rebate check. Here’s what he said and what we know.
President Trump told reporters this week that he is considering a tariff rebate check. Here’s what he said and what we know.
These states require the most, least amount of money to retire comfortably: Study
See where your state ranks in retirement savings needs – and why it matters.
See where your state ranks in retirement savings needs – and why it matters.
You can now help pay down the nation’s debt through Venmo, PayPal
People have been gifting money to help pay down the national debt for years.
People have been gifting money to help pay down the national debt for years.