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Silver Spring Jazz Fest, Rosslyn Jazz Fest present double music fun on Saturday 09/08/2022 12:23am • The D.C. Jazz Fest may be over, but the free music continues in Maryland and Virginia! The 17th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival returns on Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m., while the 30th annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival returns on the same day from 1 to 7 p.m. "It is one of the flagship events Truck crashes through decorative railing on Arlington Memorial Bridge 09/08/2022 12:19am • A pickup truck mounted the sidewalk on the Arlington Memorial Bridge and crashed through the decorative masonry on its railing Wednesday evening. According to U.S. Park Police, the accident happened just before 8 p.m. on the inbound side of the bridge that looks over the Mt. Vernon Trail and the 'I didn't want to die': Uber driver recounts confrontation with dirt bikes, ATVs in DC 09/07/2022 08:25pm • For the first six hours of his shift as an Uber driver on Sunday, Javier Gutierrez of Rockville, Maryland, said, his time picking up and dropping off passengers around the D.C. area was like any other. That all changed, he said, around 9 p.m., when he encountered a group of people riding dirt bik How to Make an Extra $1,000 This Month 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Whether you've been hit by an unexpected bill or simply want to sock away more into savings, earning extra money isn't hard nowadays. The internet makes it easy to find side hustles, gigs or freelance opportunities. Depending on your expertise and the activity, making an extra $1,000 a month is not 8 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Now 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Wall Street recommends these Warren Buffett-held stocks.When it comes to choosing a role model, investors can't do much better than Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) CEO and Wall Street icon Warren Buffett. There are countless books, articles and interviews highlighting Buffett's value A Guide to Federal Student Loan Counseling 09/06/2022 08:00pm • First-time federal student loan borrowers are required to complete entrance counseling before the government disburses the first payment. On the back end, exit counseling must be completed when a borrower leaves school. Both types of counseling are mandated by law, emphasizes Delisa Falks, assistant The 27 Most Haunted Hotels in America 09/06/2022 08:00pm • Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in a haunted hotel? At these historic properties, many travelers have checked in -- but, as legend has it, not everyone has checked out. To help you decide which spooky property to add to your bucket list, U.S. News evaluated expert and 6 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 09/06/2022 08:00pm • These stocks yield as much as 9.9% and have a lower cost to entry than investing in a rental property.Some recent retirees struggle once they stop collecting a regular paycheck, and instead start living off their investment portfolio. Unavoidable expenses coupled with day-to-day market volatility ca How to Fight Inflation: 6 Money-Saving Tips for 2022 09/06/2022 08:00pm • It's no secret that inflation has battered a lot of bank accounts in the last year. Some prices have been going down lately, like gas, but other prices, like that for food, are still climbing. If you're looking to save money, here are some money-saving tips in six areas of your spending life. Travel Contractor took checks but never built patios, decks in 5 Northern Virginia counties 09/06/2022 03:18pm • A Northern Virginia contractor has pleaded guilty to taking down-payments for patio and deck projects that were never built in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Fauquier counties, and will also soon stand trial in Stafford County. Ryan Vanover, 40, of Haymarket, pleaded guilty Tuesday to contr How Wes Moore is deploying his military service on the campaign trail 09/06/2022 08:11am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. It’s hardly news that Wes Moore, the Democratic nominee for governor, is highlighting his military service as part of his campaign. Sin 9 Top Compression Socks for Travel 09/05/2022 08:00pm • Wondering if you should buy compression socks for your upcoming vacation? Read on to discover the benefits of compression socks for travel, some of the best options you can buy over the counter and more. What are compression socks used for?Compression socks apply pressure to your legs and feet, aimi What Is the 50/30/20 Rule? How to Know if the 50/30/20 Budget Will Work for You 09/05/2022 08:00pm • There are an endless number of budgeting strategies, spreadsheets and golden rules out there, but none are as pervasive as the age-old 50/30/20 rule. Sticking to the 50/30/20 rule can give you peace of mind about your money -- if it's the right fit. "Budgeting is very personal, so finding a saving a What Is a QDRO? 09/05/2022 08:00pm • If you hear the term QDRO, you'll know that you're a full-fledged grown-up. It's an abbreviation sometimes uttered by a judge in a divorce court, or perhaps your attorney will bring it up. QDRO stands for qualified domestic relations order. To learn more about QDROs, read on. What Is a QDRO?A QDRO i How to Choose a Financial Advisor 09/05/2022 08:00pm • Aspiring clients will rarely have a problem finding a financial advisor. Instead, the challenge is deciding what kind of advisor to work with. There are myriad types of advisors, fee structures and services money professionals offer using the "financial advisor" title. Sorting through those differen