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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 10 Jobs That Still Offer Traditional Pensions 02/26/2023 07:00pm • Jobs with pensionsMost jobs no longer provide traditional pension plans that promise workers guaranteed income in retirement. Only a quarter of civilian workers were offered a traditional pension plan in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. But a few jobs and industries continue to pr Prince George's Co. security guard fatally shot outside skating rink 02/25/2023 01:17pm • An off-duty security guard for a popular Prince George's County skating rink was shot and killed late Thursday night, according to authorities. Prince George's County police said that Eugene Smith, 31, worked as a security guard at the DMV All Skate Social on Branch Avenue in Temple Hills, but wa 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 What the Debt Ceiling Crisis Means for Your Money 02/23/2023 07:00pm • As of January 19, 2023, the U.S. reached its debt limit. As Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrote in her letter to Congress, the government now has to resort to "extraordinary measures" to avoid a default on national debt. While the Democrat-led Senate and Republican-controlled House of Representati What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit and Who Qualifies? 02/21/2023 07:00pm • If you aren't eligible for the earned income tax credit, or EITC, it means you make too much money to get it. If you are eligible for the EITC, it means you can get a significant tax break. "It's a valuable benefit for those who qualify, but it is also one that many taxpayers overlook or misundersta Through activism, Maryland���s homeless youth are driving search for solutions 02/21/2023 12:09pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. Young people are emerging as advocates in the crisis of youth homelessness in Maryland. In Prince George���s, Baltimore, Frederick and Ho The Fastest Way to Get Your Tax Refund 02/20/2023 07:00pm • This is the time of year when millions of Americans eagerly await their tax refunds. The IRS began accepting federal income tax returns for tax year 2022 on Jan. 23, 2023. It has sent nearly 8 million refunds as of Feb. 3, 2023, with an average return amount of $1,963. Don't be surprised if you get Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Applying for Scholarships 02/20/2023 07:00pm • A student doesn't necessarily need to meet certain income requirements, have the perfect GPA or be an athlete to earn scholarship money. Funds can be awarded for a variety of reasons, including a student's background, hobby, state or city residency, musical talent, major or academic interest. But wi Amid rise in carjackings, 7 teens charged with auto theft in Montgomery Co. 02/17/2023 02:35pm • Seven teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 have been charged with auto theft in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to police. Officers were called to Livingston Street in the Glenmont Forest neighborhood around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday for the report of suspicious activity. Police said detectiv How to Invest in Black-Owned Businesses 02/16/2023 07:00pm • Investing in U.S. businesses is a cornerstone of wealth creation for profit-minded investors, and the earlier one can grab a piece of the investment pie, the better. So it goes for the burgeoning Black-owned business sector, which has shifted into higher gear in the past several years. According to '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 Homeless encampment cleared a block from White House; dozens relocated 02/16/2023 05:31am • The National Park Service cleared a D.C. park just a block from the White House, where dozens of people had been living in tents in the small green space. Park Service employees wore white hazmat coveralls as they combed McPherson Square Park on Wednesday morning, filling garbage trucks with tent The Hunt: Is social media driving an increase in mass violence? 02/15/2023 08:01pm • On this week's edition of ���The Hunt with WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green,��� Dr. Hans-Jacob Schindler, senior director of the Counter Extremism Project, said, "It absolutely does." SIGN UP TODAY for J.J. Green���s new national security newsletter, "Inside the SCIF." The 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