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Taxpayers can now track past 2 years' refunds with updated IRS feature 05/25/2022 05:39pm • How much did you get back from the Internal Revenue Service for your 2019, 2020 and 2021 returns? There's now no need to wonder, thanks to an updated feature on the IRS' "Where's My Refund?" tool. You can track the status of a refund for the current tax year as well as for the two previous yea WTOP wins 3 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards 05/25/2022 03:28pm • WTOP has been honored with three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including one for best newscast for the station's coverage following the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. WTOP.com was also honored for its digital coverage, and WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green was How do you talk to your kids about what happened in Texas? 05/25/2022 02:21pm • To talk about the Texas school shooting means acknowledging that it could happen in your kid's school, and no parent wants to think about that. But while you might be able to shield younger kids from ugly realities, older kids definitely are aware of what happened. And their younger siblings How to Get Free Money From the Government 05/24/2022 08:00pm • Free government moneyInflation is present and fully accounted for -- and looks to be for the foreseeable future. Stimulus checks issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, meanwhile, appear to be a thing of the past. But with paychecks stretched, budgets strained and interest rates on the rise, there is s The 7 Best Metaverse Stocks to Buy Now 05/24/2022 08:00pm • These are the top metaverse stocks to buy in 2022.The metaverse is a digital place where users can meet each other in virtual reality to play games, socialize, collaborate and shop. The metaverse isn't yet fully defined, with many companies and technologists working to turn the virtual reality conce How to Use the Retirement Bucket Strategy 05/24/2022 08:00pm • As you budget for retirement, it can be overwhelming to think about how to access your savings to fund your retirement expenses, especially when accounting for concerns over whether the amount set aside will be sufficient. There are also distribution factors to consider, including how to withdraw fu Vaccines offered to certain people exposed to monkeypox: Here's what you should know 05/24/2022 04:49pm • As global health leaders investigate an unusual outbreak of monkeypox across more than a dozen countries, discussions in the United States have turned to vaccination against the disease -- and certain people exposed to the virus could be offered a vaccine. The US has mobilized vaccine for monkeyp How Advisors Help Clients Exercise Stock Options 05/22/2022 08:00pm • Although typically associated with startup companies, equity compensation has become increasingly popular as part of an employee's overall compensation package. Financial advisors can help their clients understand their equity compensation and help them make decisions as they incorporate this benefi Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 'very confident' Democrats will hold onto majority 05/22/2022 01:09pm • Despite a new CBS News poll showing growing concern about inflation and President Biden's handling of the economy, Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries expressed optimism Sunday that his party could still hold on to its narrow majority in Congress in November's midterm elections. The New York lawm Confederate flag found hanging from Charles County high school 05/19/2022 10:57pm • Charles County Public Schools is investigating how a Confederate flag was hung from the flagpole of one of the Maryland county's high schools. On Thursday, cadets from La Plata High School's JROTC found it on the school's main flagpole. School staff removed the flag after it was reported. Social Security Offices Reopen in Person 05/19/2022 08:00pm • After closing offices due to the pandemic, the Social Security Administration has announced in-person services will resume. If you have a question about your Social Security benefits, it may be helpful to visit an office and speak to a representative about the matter. However, before you go, there a How to Handle Social Security Customer Service Problems 05/17/2022 08:00pm • If you're having issues with your Social Security payments, you might need to contact the Social Security Administration for help. You may be able to troubleshoot some problems online, but other issues might require a phone call or in-person visit to a Social Security office. To get your Social Secu What Is a Deferred Annuity? 05/16/2022 08:00pm • Annuities are an integral part of the retirement portfolios of investors who want a guaranteed stream of retirement income. A deferred annuity is a contract that provides the buyer with a steady stream of payments at a future date, compared to an immediate annuity that starts the payments right away State Tax Tips for Financial Advisors 05/16/2022 08:00pm • When Congress changes federal tax law, it always dominates the headlines, but the IRS' portion of a taxpayer's income is only part of the story. Every state has their own unique set of tax rules, and it is not enough for financial advisors to be versed in the rules of their home state. 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