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What to Do When You Bought a Home With Problems Not Disclosed 01/18/2023 07:00pm • Not many homes are in perfect condition at the time of purchase. Some imperfections may be obvious, like a crack in the tile, while others may have been disclosed to you before the sale by the seller or the home inspector. The seller may agree to fix some of these issues, but who's responsible for t What to Know About Financial Advisor Fees and Costs 01/18/2023 07:00pm • You are in great company if you have no clue how much you are paying for your financial advisor's advice. In 2017, a Harris Poll survey found that over 60% of respondents had no idea how much in fees they were paying on all their money accounts, nor how the fees were charged. Given that you need pro When You Need to Pay Taxes on Social Security 01/18/2023 07:00pm • Retirees who have several sources of income, including pensions, retirement account withdrawals or part-time work, might have to pay taxes on part of their Social Security benefit. The federal government taxes up to 85% of Social Security payments for seniors who earn more than a specific threshold, 5Qs with Shulman Rogers’ Kimberly Skiba-Rokosky: How to protect your family’s vulnerable adults 01/18/2023 01:07pm • Even before she started law school, Kimberly Skiba-Rokosky knew that she wanted to work with families and to tangibly make a difference in people’s lives. But the path to the law she practices now at Shulman Rogers — a mix of divorces, family law, estate and trust litigation, and conservators What Causes Mood Swings? 01/17/2023 07:00pm • Why so moody? Do you ever ask yourself, "Why am I in such a bad mood all the time?"While it's normal for the challenges of daily life to cause occasional changes in your mood, sometimes there may be a more serious underlying cause."It can be hard to tell what normal fluctuations in mood are versus c Long-Term Solutions for How to Quit Vaping 01/17/2023 07:00pm • If you've ever tried to quit vaping, then you know how challenging it can be. Although research published in July 2022 in JAMA Network Open found a slight decrease in overall e-cigarette, or vaping, users, daily e-cigarette use by current users rose from 34.5% in 2017 to 44.4% in 2020. The daily usa ChatGPT in Classrooms: What to Know 01/17/2023 07:00pm • Ask ChatGPT to write a five-paragraph essay on the symbolism of "The Great Gatsby" and it will produce a response within seconds. Plug in an algebra equation and it can solve it almost instantly and even explain its process. That's not all. The capabilities of the artificial intelligence chatbot too 7 of the Best Blockchain Stocks to Buy 01/17/2023 07:00pm • These companies embrace and benefit from blockchain technology.Many investors are familiar with blockchain as the underlying technology that provides security and transparency to the cryptocurrency market. Blockchain technology has a wide range of applications outside of crypto, however, including d How to Reduce Your Home Heating Costs 01/17/2023 07:00pm • This winter could be a costly one -- at least for those who need to heat their homes. Compared to last year, the average family will pay about 17% more for heating this season, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association. Going back to 2020, it's a jaw-dropping 35% increase. U Can You Refinance Student Loans While in School? 01/16/2023 07:00pm • Refinancing your student loans can allow you to take advantage of certain benefits, like a lower interest rate and greater payment flexibility. In most cases, borrowers who refinance wait until after they've graduated. It is possible, though, to refinance before you even leave school. Here's what yo What to Do After You Submit Law School Applications 01/16/2023 07:00pm • If you've finished submitting your law school applications, congratulations! The hard part is over, from mastering the LSAT or GRE to completing the checklist of materials needed to apply to law school. As law school admission decisions trickle in over the winter, the wait can be difficult. The foll What Is the Social Security Tax Limit? 01/16/2023 07:00pm • You may not need to pay Social Security tax on all of your earnings if you have a high salary. Workers pay into the Social Security system until their income reaches the Social Security tax limit for that year. In 2023, the Social Security taxable maximum is $160,200. Earnings above this amount are Prince William Co. schools considering weapons screening at school entrances 01/16/2023 02:50pm • Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia is considering additional safety measures to keep students safe, Superintendent LaTanya McDade said in an email to county families on Friday. The state's second-largest school system is thinking about adding security screening technology that allow New Arlington Co. sheriff aims to improve inmate safety with biometric monitoring 01/16/2023 01:24pm • In an effort to prevent jail deaths, Arlington County, Virginia's new sheriff is introducing the use of wristbands equipped with biometric sensors for inmates. Sheriff Jose Quiroz, who succeeded Sheriff Beth Arthur when she retired Jan. 6, said the new technology will supplement the current 15-mi Donate blood in DC area, get a free coffee and a breakfast wrap from Dunkin' 01/16/2023 07:48am • Get a little pick me up while donating blood in the D.C. area this month. 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