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Why Wealthy Investors Are Reconsidering a Roth Conversion 03/20/2018 08:00pm • Under the new tax law, many individuals and couples will benefit from a lower marginal tax rate. This presents a number of planning opportunities for investors, particularly since the individual tax rates (and various other provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) are set to expire in 2025 (if not How to Get Into Multiple Top Business Schools 03/19/2018 08:00pm • Applicants accepted at multiple top business schools attribute their success to how they highlighted the ways they differed from the typical MBA student. "It can be tempting to try to fashion yourself as a well-rounded applicant, but that approach can get you lost in the crowd, especially if you ha DC police: 35 cats rescued from 'potential hoarding' situation 03/17/2018 09:41pm • WASHINGTON — Almost three dozen cats were found in a single residence in Northeast D.C. on Thursday. When Humane Law Enforcement Officer Timothy Moyer investigated, he found the residence was a possible hoarding situation, with 35 cats in various states of injury and neglect. The owner of t Fairfax City motel fire victim identified 03/16/2018 09:38am • WASHINGTON — The City of Fairfax Fire Department identified the woman killed in a fire Thursday morning at the Lee High Inn on Fairfax Boulevard. An autopsy will be performed Friday to determine how 35-year-old Megan Shuman of Sterling, Virginia died. It is possible a preliminary cause of de What You Need to Know About Mobile Wallets 03/15/2018 08:00pm • Americans' lives have become centered around smartphones. They play the role of cameras, phones, web browsers and are an indispensable way to keep connected and chronicle daily life. Smart devices are constantly present in pockets and purses and have the potential to replace another commonly carried Target soon delivers in DC, and it means hundreds of new jobs 03/15/2018 10:28am • WASHINGTON — Target will roll out same-day delivery in D.C. and Baltimore March 29. The company responsible for fulfilling the deliveries said it has hundreds of jobs to fill to make it happen. Target's same-day delivery is a partnership with Birmingham, Alabama-based online marketplace Ship Best St. Patrick's Day Deals and Specials for 2018 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're planning on throwing a party, hitting the bars, wearing a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" shirt or simply craving a green dessert for St. Patrick's Day, you're in luck. Restaurants and businesses are offering plenty of limited-time menu items and discounts on Irish-themed gifts. 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And while it's a smart idea to file as early as possible to quickly receive your tax refund, if you still haven't filed yet, fear not: It's not too late to get your documents in order and take advantage of b Reaching out to women, Md. department drops the word 'firemen' 03/09/2018 09:51am • WASHINGTON — It's a change to just half of a word, but the newly christened firefighters of one Maryland county, who happen to be women, say it makes all the difference. The Howard County Council this week passed a bill that changes references to "firemen" to "firefighters" in the county's code Playing Through: Pinecrest Golf Course, with DC United’s Steve Birnbaum 03/09/2018 03:23am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — This was always going to be a busy year for Steve Birnbaum. Despite the fact that the U.S. Men’s National Team, for which he's made 11 appearances, won’t be playing in this summer’s World Cup, the D.C. United defender’s plate is plenty full. He's become one of the most A Complete Guide to the College Application Process 03/07/2018 07:00pm • The college application process can seem intimidating, especially if students don't have parents or siblings who have already been through it and can offer advice. Since there are so many steps, such as writing an essay and obtaining letters of recommendation, experts say a good way for students to Planning summer during winter: Tips for scheduling camps, child care 03/07/2018 01:10am • WASHINGTON — Snow looms in the forecast, but summer is on the minds of many parents. That’s because camp registrations are open — some have already closed. If you are getting your family’s plans set for summer, parenting expert and author Leslie Morgan Steiner has some tips on how to The Best Email Lists to Sign Up for to Get Freebies 03/06/2018 07:00pm • Restaurants and stores want to send you promotional emails -- and many of them are willing to sweeten the deal. 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