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What to Know About Filing Taxes 01/25/2023 07:00pm • Filing for tax years 2020 and 2021 was complicated and filled with last-minute changes, new laws and pandemic-related benefits. There's much less drama for tax year 2022 -- but some of those benefits you may have enjoyed last year have gone away. For example, the $600 charitable deduction for couple Why You Have Moving Stress, and How to Make Moving to a New Home Easier 01/25/2023 07:00pm • Moving to a new home can seem simple in the abstract -- you just have to pack, get everything in the moving truck and unpack in your new place. But we all know it's not so simple. Packing always takes longer than expected, requires more boxes, you have to go through the process of closing utility ac 'We have a Maserati housing market': Arlington leaders debate affordable housing plan 01/25/2023 11:11am • The debate over zoning law reforms in Arlington, Virginia, is heating up, as the county board moves closer to making an ultimate decision over the future of housing for a vast majority of the area. Saturday saw more than 160 residents come to the county council meeting to voice their opposition a Where to Find Free Professional Financial Advice 01/24/2023 07:00pm • Americans have long grappled with their finances. In October 2020, a Marketplace-Edison Research Poll found that nearly half of all Americans would have a hard time handling an unexpected $250 expense. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were wrestling with income loss, job and housing insecurity a Manassas School Board awaits council action on headquarters 01/20/2023 07:57pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. More than five months after approving the purchase of its current headquarters building, the Manassas School Board is still waiting f After the blast: 3 families devastated by Montgomery Co. condo blast share struggle to pick up the pieces 01/18/2023 07:15am • Sarah St. Jour and her husband Marc as well as the couple's 8-month-old daughter stand with Sequoia Royster and her son Zyir Cooper (from left to right). (WTOP/Mike Murillo) On Nov. 16, an explosion and fire ripped through the Potomac Oaks Condominium in Gaithersburg, Maryland, destroying two bu Tips for renting in big cities with low availability 01/14/2023 01:00pm • Some people don't want the responsibility of owning a home. Others can't afford to buy a home, especially in today's market. It's for these reasons that so many people are seeking out homes to rent. But snagging a lease can be a difficult thing, especially in large cities with limited inventory. Former Md. delegate pleads guilty to misconduct in office for misusing state funds to pay for Middle River cottage 01/13/2023 11:40pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Former Del. Richard K. Impallaria (R-Harford) pleaded guilty to misconduct in office on Friday. File photo by Danielle E. Gaines. A form 2023 Mortgage Forecast: Rates Expected to Decline 01/12/2023 07:00pm • Mortgage rates are widely expected to fall this year as inflation recedes and the U.S. economy prepares for the possibility of a modest recession, according to some of the nation's leading real estate economists. This comes after mortgage rates saw record-breaking annual gains in 2022. Relatively lo 11 best weekend getaways from DC 01/10/2023 11:00am • There's no denying the countless things to do and see in our nation's capital. However, the nonstop pace of Washington, D.C., can wear anyone out, and sometimes a weekend getaway is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, D.C.'s central mid-Atlantic location gives travelers easy access to top destina 10 ETFs to Build a Diversified Portfolio 01/04/2023 07:00pm • These ETFs offer protection against whatever volatility 2023 has in store.A common definition of diversification is "not keeping all your eggs in one basket." However, there are different levels to this. For instance, the investor who bets their portfolio on a single software company is less diversi The 7 Best Travel Strollers of 2023, According to Parents Who Use Them 01/03/2023 07:00pm • When traveling with babies and toddlers, having the right gear -- especially an easy-to-maneuver travel stroller -- is essential. If you're in the market for a stroller you can take on the plane, train and beyond, read on to find the best option for your family as recommended by parents. The Top Tra Smart Technology for Landlords 01/02/2023 07:00pm • Owning a few rental units can be a great way to establish a passive income stream, but it can be hard to be a landlord on your own. You can't be in several places at once, and even if you hire a property manager, you may still find that you're being called out a lot more than you'd like. Fortunately 10 projects that will transform DC in 2023 and beyond 12/30/2022 04:04pm • D.C. isn't the same city as it was 10 years ago, and it won't be the same in the coming years either. Along with the rest of the nation, the District has made and continues to make substantial changes to its cityscape. WTOP has compiled this list of 10 massive or otherwise notable projects that w Southwest says flights will be normal Friday as DC area flyers navigate days of cancellations 12/30/2022 10:29am • In the past week and half, over 13,000 scheduled flights by Southwest Airlines have been canceled. Even more passengers trying to get home for the holidays have been left stranded, without their luggage or alternative options. Now, they're trying to get back on track. Southwest Airlines said it e