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The Future of Social Security 11/16/2022 07:00pm • Social Security paid benefits to 65 million recipients in 2021. Since 2010, the system has been bringing in less revenue than it pays out in benefits and covering the shortfall with its reserves. The 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living increase scheduled to be paid beginning in 2023 will provide vit 2023 401(k) Contribution Limits: What Advisors Should Know 11/15/2022 07:00pm • In addition to providing a cost-of-living adjustment to the tax brackets, the IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments to health savings accounts (HSAs) and retirement plans for 2023 as a result of inflation. This is great news for clients, since they can receive more income at the lower brackets an 6 of the Best Altcoins to Buy 11/14/2022 07:00pm • Bitcoin isn't the only crypto game in town.Bitcoin (BTC) gets the lion's share of cryptocurrency media coverage, and rightfully so. But in the years since the first Bitcoin transaction in 2009, thousands of additional cryptocurrencies have popped up, creating a confusing landscape for investors. Som Pelosi says 'horrible' GOP reaction to husband's attack may have turned off some voters 11/13/2022 03:18pm • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Sunday that Republicans' "horrible response" to the politically motivated attack on her husband last month might have turned off some voters in last week's midterm elections. "It wasn't just the attack. It was the Republican reaction to it, which was disgracef Degrowth: A dangerous idea or the answer to the world's biggest crisis? 11/13/2022 05:11am • Conventional economic logic hinges on a core assumption: Bigger economies are better, and finding ways to maintain or boost growth is paramount to improving society. But what if growth is at best doing little to fix the world's problems, and at worst fostering the destruction of the planet and je Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies 11/10/2022 07:00pm • AI stocks may be excellent long-term investments.The global artificial intelligence industry is expected to grow from $59.7 billion in 2021 to $422.4 billion by 2028, according to Zion Market Research. Virtually every industry is being disrupted by AI, automation and robotics. Whether it be machine DC attorney general to make 'major announcement' on Commanders 11/09/2022 11:40pm • D.C.'s attorney general says he'll make a "major announcement" at 1 p.m. Thursday regarding the Washington Commanders. The news came in a statement from Karl Racine's office, which was sent out late Wednesday morning. There were no additional details. More Washington Commanders News Ph.D. Programs That Prepare You for Work Beyond Academia 11/09/2022 07:00pm • Aiming for a tenure-track university job right after completing your Ph.D.? Experts say beware. The market is tough, so consider broadening your search beyond academia. According to a June 2022 report from the American Association of University Professors, 61.5% of U.S. college and university facult What Is Adjusted Gross Income? How to Calculate It in 2022 11/09/2022 07:00pm • Adjusted gross income is a tax term everyone should understand. Also known as AGI, it has ramifications that extend beyond the tax season. "People are asking you all the time for your adjusted gross income," says Paul Joseph, an attorney and CPA with Joseph & Joseph Tax & Payroll in Williams How 2023's Social Security COLA May Raise Retiree Tax Bills 11/08/2022 07:00pm • The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits of 8.7% in 2023. Retirees can expect to see an increase in their monthly checks that reflects this change. While Social Security payments are adjusted for inflation, the income thresholds for taxing Working Remotely From Another Country: What You Need to Know 11/07/2022 07:00pm • If you currently work remotely from Austin, Texas, could you just as easily work remotely from San José, Costa Rica? So-called "digital nomads" make arrangements like this work. What Is a Digital Nomad?A digital nomad is a person who earns a living working online while traveling. Rather than being 7 Best ESG Funds to Buy Now 11/07/2022 07:00pm • Funds aligned with ESG ethics are poised to shine over time.The United Nations kicked off its 2022 climate change summit with a warning that the world is losing the fight against climate change. And it's not just politicians and scientists who are paying attention to environmental, social and govern Reasons to Take Social Security Early At Age 62 11/07/2022 07:00pm • You can start collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, your benefit amount will be reduced if you start collecting payments before your full retirement age, which is generally age 66 or 67. If you take Social Security distributions beginning at age 62, you'll get 25% smaller From WTOP's Election Desk: Down to the wire in DC area, nationwide 11/04/2022 05:15am • Welcome back to WTOP’s election update! As the races head to the wire, our political reporters will let you know about the latest developments every Friday. Local elections | Nick Iannelli Next stop: Election Day The Nov. 8 midterm elections are just a few days away, and in-person early voting, Have you gotten your REAL ID? A look at compliance across the DC area 11/03/2022 08:24pm • The deadline to change your driver's license to a REAL ID is coming up. Here's how many in the D.C. area have made the switch. There's six months to go until the federally-mandated deadline for REAL ID compliance. More Local News In Virginia, 43% of Virginians have made the ch