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Tips on how to keep your pipes from freezing as temperatures drop 12/21/2022 01:56pm • A burst pipe is never a good thing, and as temperatures in the D.C. area are expected to drop even more in the coming days, here are a few tips on what you can do to avoid a mess this holiday season. If the pipes in your home freeze and get backed up when it's cold, you could have a major issue o Good riding to you: Metro announces hours for Christmas -- and the day after 12/20/2022 03:15pm • Christmas is Sunday, so it’s maybe not surprising that Metro announced on Tuesday that buses and trains will run on a Sunday schedule. But they’ll be on that schedule Monday, Dec. 26, as well, Metro said. That means the trains will run from 7 a.m. to midnight both days, Metro said, with the G Why you should check in with veterans this holiday season 12/20/2022 01:23pm • The holidays can be difficult for veterans and active-duty military members, who already are particularly vulnerable to death by suicide, and the American Legion's "Be The One" campaign says it's OK to ask about it. The campaign says that if you think someone is struggling, you should be the one How to Do the Heimlich Maneuver on Adults and Infants 12/19/2022 07:00pm • Choking is one of the top five leading causes of unintentional, injury-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy organization focused on eliminating leading causes of preventable death. Recognizing the signs of choking, knowing how to act and a Financial Elder Abuse: How Advisors Can Help Protect Clients 12/19/2022 07:00pm • One in 10 older Americans experience abuse, and financial abuse is one of the most common forms. According to the National Council on Aging, up to 5 million Americans suffer from financial elder abuse every year, with financial losses of at least $36.5 billion per year. Though some of these abuses a How to Donate to Charity From Your IRA 12/19/2022 07:00pm • After years of contributing to tax-deferred 401(k)s and IRAs, income tax is due on that money when you take withdrawals in retirement. Annual withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts are required after age 72, and the penalty for skipping a required minimum distribution is 50% of the amount How to Choose the Right Tax Professional 12/19/2022 07:00pm • If you think all tax preparers are created equal, Jeffrey Wood wants you to know this: "They are absolutely not." Wood is a financial advisor and partner at Lift Financial in South Jordan, Utah, as well as a certified public accountant. But he says that designation doesn't necessarily mean he's the 8 Sites to Cash in on Unused Gift Cards 12/19/2022 07:00pm • While many of us love receiving gift cards, sometimes they just don't hit the mark. Maybe you received a gift card to a hardware store but aren't a DIYer, or you've collected several gift cards for fast-food chains yet are trying to eat healthier. If you think that sitting in the junk drawer might b DC Council to vote on bill creating new public housing board 12/19/2022 06:19pm • The D.C. Council is expected to vote on a bill on Tuesday that plans to change up the city's troubled public housing system. The bill would eliminate most of the elected and independent members of the Board of Commissioners of the D.C. Housing Authority and create an eight-member Stabilization a Waiting for a Metrobus that never shows? Not after recent upgrades 12/19/2022 02:39pm • Have you ever been at a Metrobus stop and checked an app or a notification sign to see when the next bus will come, but the bus never shows up? That's called a "ghost bus," and the transit agency says upgrades to its tracking system will eliminate the problem. According to data from Metro Hero, aro Rocket Lab launch postponed 12/19/2022 10:49am • UPDATE: Due to strong winds in the forecast, the launch has been postponed. PREVIOUSLY: The DMV, weather permitting, has a chance to see a rocket in flight Monday, scheduled for launch between 6 and 8 p.m. EST from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. These circular areas show where and when Commanders try to make sense of bizarre sequence to end Week 15 loss to Giants 12/19/2022 01:20am • Commanders try to make sense of bizarre ending vs. Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonLANDOVER, Md. -- Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was short and to the point with his answers to begin his postgame press conference on Sunday evening. He knew what was coming."Don't ask 11 of the Best Investing Books for Beginners 12/18/2022 07:00pm • Gen Zers might be getting their investing knowledge from Reddit and TikTok these days, but the value of a good old-fashioned book endures. Many of these books were written with retail investors in mind, with step-by-step instructions on many things new investors find daunting, like how to screen fu Know When to Apply to Only One Business School 12/18/2022 07:00pm • Working full-time with two kids under age 3, Da Chang sought an MBA program that was local, flexible and worked with his busy schedule. He chose to apply to only one school -- Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. He says he knew doing so was a risky move, but he felt confiden 7 Best Stocks to Buy Now With $1,000 12/18/2022 07:00pm • Here are seven of the best stocks to invest in if you have $1,000.If you have an extra $1,000 sitting in a savings or checking account, one of the best ways to earn a return on that money is to invest in the stock market. If you're new to investing, buying a low-cost, diversified S&P 500 exchang