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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 Silver Spring man arrested for stealing grease from St. Mary's Co. dumpsters 12/18/2022 08:24am • A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a St. Mary's County deputy said he witnessed him attempting to breach a grease dumpster behind a Lexington Park restaurant. Hamsel Lugo Peralta, 19, of Silver Spring, Maryland, told deputies that he was taking used grease from a Valley Proteins dum Why we can't get enough of the 'Wednesday' dance 12/18/2022 06:02am • Wednesday Addams doesn't do anything by accident. The most stoic and deliberate member of the Addams Family, she rarely makes unnecessary movements, smiles and blinks included. So when the spirit of dance possessed the typically morose teen at her school dance in the new Netflix series bearing he Holiday discounts are already hard to resist — the best bargains are yet to come 12/17/2022 10:35am • Stores are drowning in a glut of merchandise this holiday season, keeping the discounts fast and furious in the runup to Christmas. And the deals are only getting juicier. So if you have the patience and the willpower to wait to grab a few bargains for yourself, you'll be richly rewarded. " Which grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2022 12/16/2022 12:20pm • It happens to the best of us: You're putting together Christmas dinner and only realize at the last minute you're missing a key ingredient. Most stores will be open Christmas Eve — with modified hours — and a few will even be open on Christmas Day. Here's a list of hours for grocery stores th Holiday travel — 2.2M from DC area to be on roads 12/16/2022 05:13am • There are going to be a lot of empty driveways and parking lots in the D.C. metro area over the end-of-year holiday period. AAA Mid-Atlantic projects the vast majority of people intending to travel more than 50 miles from the region between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 will drive. "As is typical for mos Weekend Road and Rail: Wreaths Across America road closures, Metro service for Commanders game 12/16/2022 04:49am • Weather shouldn't be much of an issue this weekend, which means work zones are likely to go ahead as scheduled. For commuters, that means lane and ramp closures for the 66 Transformation and 495 Next Projects. The annual Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery is also set for How Much Have 401(k)s Lost in 2022? 12/15/2022 07:00pm • If you're concerned by dipping figures on your 401(k) financial statements, you're not alone. Ongoing market swings have impacted retirement accounts, and the last 12 months indicate losses for many retirement savers. During the last year, 401(k) balances have dropped 22.9%, according to a Fidelity Commanders holding plan for Chase Young close to vest ahead of Giants rematch 12/15/2022 04:30pm • Commanders holding plan for Chase Young's return close to vest originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonASHBURN, Va. -- The biggest game of the Washington Commanders' season takes place this Sunday night. Should Washington (7-5-1) knock off the New York Giants (7-5-1), their playoff chances Maryland hunters put hunger in their sights 12/15/2022 12:54pm • Food pantries are busier than ever, and during the holidays, those who have the means are usually happy to help keep them stocked with items to donate. But hunters have their own ways to help, and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, a group in the Hagerstown, Maryland, area, is asking for hel How to Estimate Utility Costs 12/14/2022 07:00pm • It isn't your imagination. The cost of utilities has been going up throughout the last year. According to the Consumer Price Index, released on Dec. 13, 2022, energy costs did slow down in November, dropping 1.6% from October to November -- but from a year ago, energy prices are 13.1% higher. How mu A Guide to Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions 12/14/2022 07:00pm • Despite the uncertain economy, most Americans (93%) plan to make at least a small donation to charity this year, according to a recent survey by Edward Jones. The survey also found that 68% of Americans plan to donate the same amount as they did last year, while 17% said they will increase their con 10 Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy 12/14/2022 07:00pm • Vanguard ETFs ushered in a new era of easy diversification and low-cost investing.John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard and pioneer of the index fund, once wrote: "The two greatest enemies of the equity fund investor are expenses and emotions." Bogle was a proponent of passive investing, a philosophy How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 12/14/2022 07:00pm • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. "Most wealthy people begin their financial journey as people with lower wealth," says Peter Casciotta, owner of Asset Management & Advisory 10 Helpful House Hunting Apps for 2023 12/14/2022 07:00pm • Browse for homes -- and maybe even close a deal.Luckily for homebuyers, house hunting apps are growing in number and sophistication. As the online real estate marketing industry becomes more competitive, mobile apps are getting better at helping consumers find accurate housing information while offe