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7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 03/02/2023 07:00pm • When looking for the best exchange-traded funds to buy now, you have to pick a strategy. Are you looking for quick gains, no matter the risk? Or are you taking a long-term approach with the hope that major trends in technology pay off in several years instead of several weeks? The following seven fl Questions Doctors Wish Their Patients Would Ask 02/27/2023 07:00pm • A curious patient is a healthy patient.When you go to the doctor, it's typically for a specific problem, such as a cold, stomach pain or another issue that you need help fixing. But it's also an opportunity to learn more about what's going on in your body, understand why you're receiving a specific The Best Places to Retire in Costa Rica 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Costa Rica's remote beaches and dense jungles are both beautiful and exotic. You can hike a volcano, visit a cloud forest, relax in thermal waters and snorkel through new worlds beneath the sea. Costa Rica's cost of living can feel very affordable to retirees relocating from the U.S. This country ha Is It Time to Toss Your Wallet? 02/27/2023 07:00pm • You can store so much data on your smartphone you may wonder if you really need a physical wallet anymore. It's just taking up space in your handbag or pocket, right? Much like snipping the cord to your landline, putting your financial information on your phone and getting rid of your wallet might s The 19 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World 02/26/2023 07:00pm • Just when you think cruise ships can't get any larger, a major cruise line unveils yet another longer, grander state-of-the-art vessel -- with the capacity to carry the population of a small town. To put the size of today's megaships into perspective: They often stretch three times longer than a 120 Data Doctors: Pros and cons of authentication apps 02/24/2023 05:16pm • Q: What are the pros and cons of using a third-party authentication app? A: Every user of the internet should be familiar with the security concept known as two-factor authentication (2FA), which typically uses your smartphone to verify that you are the owner of an account, while logging in via a Study calls DC residents' Wordle streaks into question 02/23/2023 05:50am • Does your friend from D.C. have an unbelievable Wordle streak? Well, that could be another case of something that's too good to be true. A recent study found that cheating on the daily five-letter guessing game is running rampant in the District. More DC News More Local News 7 Best Part-Time, Work-From-Home Jobs 02/22/2023 07:00pm • Work these part-time jobs from home.With no commute, no cubicle and no co-workers nearby, remote work is the ideal arrangement for many people. Working from home can save you money on expenses such as transportation and child care while also adding flexibility to your schedule. Fortunately, many emp 10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for 2023 02/22/2023 07:00pm • After a strong rally to start the year, growth stocks are starting to slide once again. And it's understandable why. Inflation appeared to be letting up for a bit, but data has started trending the wrong way. As a result, the Federal Reserve has redoubled its rhetoric around higher interest rates an It takes twice as long to sell a home in the DC area now 02/17/2023 10:54am • The spring housing market is around the corner and potential buyers, sellers and real estate agents are all heading there with uncertainty. But signs point to more for sale and more bargaining power for buyers. More for sale doesn't necessarily mean more home sellers, but more residential pro 'Makiyah was an angel': Trial begins in 2018 killing of girl gunned down getting ice cream 02/16/2023 05:40pm • The 2018 shooting that claimed the life of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson gunned down on her way to an ice cream truck was the result of a running feud between rival street gangs, a federal prosecutor told jurors Thursday on the first day of a murder and gang conspiracy trial in D.C. that is expected to 22 Legal Secrets to Reducing Your Taxes 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Taxes may be an inevitable part of life, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their earnings to the government. Fortunately, there are a number of completely legal ways to lower the amount you pay the taxman each year. These include credits, deductions and advanced invest How to Retire by 40 According to People Who Have Done It 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Before the "FIRE" ("financial independence, retire early") movement invaded the U.S., before there were iPhones, before there was even the internet (gasp), Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the ripe ages of 38. Now entering their 33rd year of retirement, the Kaderlis have more money than ever. "F Montgomery Co. handing out 10,000 more free laptops 02/15/2023 12:38pm • Officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, are handing out 10,000 more free laptops to low-income county residents over the next three months. The laptops will be handed out, while supplies last, at distribution events hosted by the county. The next event is Feb. 16 at the Executive Office Buildin Should I Get A Financial Advisor? 02/14/2023 07:00pm • Money affects nearly everything that we do. However, there are certain times in our lives when we tend to think more pragmatically about money. Typically, these are focused around major life events, such as getting married or divorced, having a first child, receiving an inheritance or even winning t