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12 Places to Find Free Tax Advice 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Preparing taxes on your own can be complicated, especially with ever-changing tax laws. Getting help from an expert can make it easier to file your return on time and ensure you're maximizing your tax benefits. Bonus: You don't always need to pay for tax help. Several federal programs, local resourc 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 WTOP March App Madness Sweepstakes 02/15/2023 09:54am • Official Rules   NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 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But she says she underestimated how many college preparation and application-related tasks she would still be doing in December and January, like having scholarships to High Paying Jobs Without a Degree 02/13/2023 07:00pm • You don't need a four-year degree to score these jobs.There are many options for high-paying jobs without getting an expensive college education. The jobs on this list require a high school diploma, and some are accessible with postsecondary education and training. Others require certification or a The 10 Biggest Tech Companies in the World 02/13/2023 07:00pm • These tech behemoths have been top market performers in recent decades.Technology is the economic sector that currently garners the most media coverage and investor inflows. The robust interest in technology stems from its strong historical rates of growth and exciting innovations over the last deca Married couples: Is it better to file taxes jointly or separately? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • Married couples have a choice to make at tax time: They can file their returns jointly or separately. Many automatically file joint returns, but there are some situations in which filing separately can be beneficial. Morris Armstrong, enrolled agent in Cheshire, Connecticut, is authorized to repr Romance scams most frequent in DC — here's how to defend yourself 02/12/2023 05:08am • With Valentine's Day approaching, many hopeless romantics might be in the mood for love — but romance robbers may be in the mood to exploit their next victims. Romance scams happen most frequently in D.C., with the District ranking first on the list of states with the highest rate of romanc Data Doctors: Why scammers love gift cards 02/10/2023 05:41pm • Q: How and why are gift cards used by scammers to steal money? A: Using gift cards is one of scammers' favorite methods to extract money from victims for a variety of reasons. They are available everywhere, easy to buy, easy to use and generally impossible to trace. The lack of recourse for vi WTOP Player of the Week Sweepstakes Rules 02/10/2023 09:51am • WTOP – PLAYER OF THE WEEK SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY   BY SUBMITTING A PHOTO IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT SPONSOR MAY USE THE PHOTO ON SPONSOR’S WEBSITES, INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, AND IN ANY OTHER MARKETING OR ADVERTISING M New RMD Rules for 2023 02/09/2023 07:00pm • Retirement account owners must take required minimum distributions from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s after a certain age. The SECURE 2.0 Act, which was signed into law in December 2022, changes the RMD rules for retirement savers beginning in 2023. The new RMD rules for 2023 include: -- A higher RMD Where to watch Super Bowl LVII in the DC area 02/09/2023 08:35am • The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will face off this Sunday for Super Bowl LVII at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. 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