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In a news release, police said that 27-year-old Omar Delonte Smith of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged with first and second degr Surprise: There's Another Tax Deadline on April 18 03/14/2023 08:00pm • If you have income from self-employment, gig economy work, investments or retirement plan withdrawals, you need to know about another tax deadline on April 18, 2023: the due date for first quarter estimated tax payments. If you work and don't have income taxes automatically withheld from your pay, y 15 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom 03/14/2023 08:00pm • Ask a room of people to define financial freedom, and you're likely to get a dozen answers. For some, financial freedom means being able to pay the bills with money left over each month or having a fully funded emergency account. Others may want to retire early and travel extensively. "It's importan How to Maximize Social Security With Spousal Benefits 03/14/2023 08:00pm • If you are or were married in the past, you may be eligible to apply for spousal Social Security benefits. These are based on the work record of your spouse rather than your employment history. "Social Security spousal benefits can provide major financial support for married couples, but it's import Bitcoin Prediction: Will Bitcoin Rise Even More in 2023? 03/13/2023 08:00pm • You've got to give Bitcoin advocates credit where it's due -- the cornerstone cryptocurrency asset is resilient. Case in point: With U.S. securities regulators bearing down on the cryptocurrency sector after a scandal-ridden 2022, especially with the spectacular collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX e What Investors Should Know About Silicon Valley Bank's Failure 03/12/2023 08:00pm • On Friday, March 10, Silicon Valley Bank, a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group (ticker: SIVB), failed. It marked the end of a rapid descent for the tech-focused commercial lender, which in 48 hours had gone from the nation's 16th-largest bank to the second-largest bank failure in American history, be DC Health Link responds to data breach, saying investigation in the works 03/11/2023 05:33am • DC Health Link updated members Friday on the serious breach of confidential data that occurred this week. The health insurance marketplace was made aware it had been hacked on Wednesday and said that over 56,000 customers had confidential data, including their Social Security numbers, addresses, Data Doctors: Signs your computer is infected 03/10/2023 03:55am • Q: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer — what are the signs of it being infected? A: It could be malware. Malware is a general term for any kind of ‘malicious’ software designed to exploit users or cause harm to their devices. Signs of a malware infection can be somewhat obvious 10 Baby Products You Should Never Buy 03/09/2023 07:00pm • There are countless decisions new parents must make, and choosing safe products for your newborn is definitely among the most important. From formula to play things, baby products are frequently flagged for recalls. "Product recalls are complex and can have serious consequences if mismanaged," Ashit 'Put the guns down': Temple Hills community mourns skate rink security guard 03/03/2023 12:41am • As a room full of people holding white dove balloons and candles watched on, DMV AllSkate Social owner Jacqueline Wiggins broke down. She urged everyone attending the vigil for 31-year-old security guard Eugene Smith to take care of their mental health. The person who shot and killed Smith while 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Social Security benefits may ensure a baseline standard of living for retirees, but having a well-constructed retirement portfolio on hand can significantly enhance your golden years. To build this portfolio before it's too late, investors must focus on maximizing contributions, taking advantage of Facts About the Federal Work-Study Program 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Unlike other types of student financial aid, the federal work-study program typically accounts for only a small portion of funding sources that families use to cover college expenses. In 2022, for instance, 20% of families relied on work-study to pay for college, and the average aid amount among tho DC woman sentenced who stole benefits from elderly, mentally ill tenants in rooming house  03/01/2023 06:48am • A D.C. woman faces almost three years in jail for stealing over $400,000 from elderly residents in her care. Rosemary Ogbenna, 46, was sentenced Tuesday to 32 months in prison for what the Justice Department said was a scheme to steal government benefits, including Social Security Administration