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10 Best-Paying Tech Jobs 04/06/2023 08:00pm • The tech industry offers careers that are ever-evolving but will likely be around until the end of time. We live in a digital universe, after all. If you're looking for a tech job, this list, which comes from the U.S. News Best Jobs Rankings, has strong options that also offer high salaries. Data co How to Retire in 2023 04/06/2023 08:00pm • If you're thinking about retiring this year, there are steps you can start carrying out before you step away from work. You'll want to think through financial decisions and set up plans for the coming years. It can also be helpful to consider your priorities in retirement as you shift into this new Determining When Memory Care Is Necessary 04/04/2023 08:00pm • Say your aging mom, who's living with dementia, has always been conscientious about opening her mail and paying her bills. You and other family members check on her regularly to see if she's OK. Yet, over time, you notice she's letting her mail accumulate unopened and forgetting to make her payments Experts join WTOP to discuss Trump's arrest — and what to expect next 04/04/2023 06:30pm • Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, according to several news reports. His short arraignment took place in a Manhattan courtroom as prosecutors unsealed a grand jury indictment to the public. What happened during the Manh What Raising the Retirement Age to 70 Would Mean for Social Security 04/03/2023 08:00pm • Congress has approved several new laws impacting employer-sponsored 401(k) plans but still hasn't addressed Social Security, which the government says will run out of money by 2033 if nothing is done. People are living longer and drawing benefits longer than anticipated when the law was enacted in 1 How to Run a Tenant Background Check 04/02/2023 08:00pm • Finding reliable, responsible and respectful tenants is no easy task, but it's one of the most important aspects of managing a rental property. One way to help landlords find the right tenant and minimize liability is to perform a background check. Conducting a thorough screening as part of the appl How Undocumented Students Can Get College Financial Aid 03/30/2023 08:00pm • Undocumented youth often face roadblocks when it comes to paying for college due to their ineligibility for federal financial aid, such as Pell Grants or student loans. This group includes students who were brought to the U.S. as children and are often referred to as "Dreamers" due to proposed feder 10 Best Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2023 03/30/2023 08:00pm • The U.S. initial public offering market is starting to edge upward, albeit at a slow pace, in the first three months of 2023. According to Renaissance Capital, there have been 23 IPOs priced through mid-March -- that's up by 27.8% over the same period in 2022. Renaissance reports that total proceeds 10 Social Security Rules Everyone Should Know 03/30/2023 08:00pm • You might be able to boost your Social Security payments if you pay close attention to the Social Security rules. How much you earn throughout your career and your age when you sign up play big roles in how much you'll receive. Workers who familiarize themselves with the Social Security rules will b Guide to Custodial Brokerage Accounts 03/29/2023 08:00pm • There's an old proverb that says if you give a man a fish, you can feed him for a day. But if you teach him to catch his own fish, you can feed him for life. The same can be said for teaching your child to invest. You can save for your child's future and help her through college and possibly beyond, 10 Best Energy Stocks to Buy in 2023 03/28/2023 08:00pm • Renewable sources of energy, such as wind and solar, are gaining traction as the world seeks to reduce carbon emissions. But, at the moment, the globe doesn't have nearly enough renewable electricity generation -- or the battery storage to make grids more reliable -- to make full electrification pos What Is a 1099 Form and What Should I Do With It? 03/28/2023 08:00pm • Each January, your mailbox and e-mail is likely filled with tax forms. If you work for an employer, you'll receive a W-2 reporting your wages. But if you do any self-employed or freelance work, you may receive 1099 forms from each of your clients reporting the income they paid to you. Anyone who rec 10 affordable places to retire on the water 03/28/2023 11:00am • As you look at retirement options, you may be attracted to the idea of a place on the water. While some properties along a shoreline can be pricey, there are reasonable options throughout the country that might be easier on your retirement budget. In these areas, you may fall in love with the opport TSA says peanut butter is a liquid, sparking debate 03/28/2023 07:15am • ▶ Watch Video: TSA testing controversial facial recognition program in airports around U.S. The Transportation Safety Administration sparked a debate about the viscosity of peanut butter this month when they called it a liquid. Because the TSA considers the nut spread a liquid, plane p What Are Granny Pods? 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Most families feel concerns over how to take care of aging relatives. You may be unsure whether you can provide the level of care necessary, but nursing homes and assisted living can be costly. Granny pods, also called granny flats or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), gives families a new option for