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Montgomery Co. begins next phase of coronavirus rental relief 09/10/2020 05:01am • Maryland's Montgomery County has begun its second round of coronavirus-related rental assistance, hoping to fend-off evictions in neighborhoods hit hardest by COVID-19. The money in this second phase of rental relief will first be targeted in neighborhoods that had the highest impact from COVID-1 Best Winter Boots for Your Buck in 2020 09/10/2020 12:00am • Shoe lovers and cold-weather aficionados rejoice as boot season arrives. A good pair of boots protects your feet from the cold, snow and rain. Plus, they bring an outfit together nicely, even on a mild day. But boots can be pricey, so savvy shoppers should choose a pair that will last a few seasons Back-to-School Tips for Avoiding Child Identity Theft 09/10/2020 12:00am • As many children of all ages are starting school remotely this year, they're getting a crash course in internet security and protecting their identities. They're spending much more time online than they had in the past, often with a lot less adult supervision. And scammers have been out in full for Convention Centers, Theaters Become State Courtrooms in Coronavirus Era 09/10/2020 12:00am • SEATTLE -- On paper at least, King County Superior Court looked to be having a normal Tuesday. The old normal. One jury considered what Alaska Airlines is owed as a new rail station rises on top of the airline's headquarters while another weighed claims against asbestos makers brought by a retired DC-area sports bars eager for NFL season start 09/09/2020 11:51pm • With the pandemic still threatening public health, many football fans will, undoubtedly, choose to watch Thursday night's opening game of the NFL season from the safety of their own homes. The NFL season kicks off at 7 p.m., when the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Houst Animal populations have declined nearly 70% since 1970, report says 09/09/2020 07:01pm • ▶ Watch Video: Time running out to save biodiversity as species go extinct, leading scientists say It's impossible to deny — humans are changing and destroying the natural environment at an unprecedented and alarming rate. According to a new report, animal populations have declined b Model Portfolios Can Achieve Investment Goals 09/09/2020 12:00am • Previous generations turned to financial advisors mostly for stock picking. Later, advisors began custom crafting portfolios using mutual funds. That era of laser-focused attention on custom portfolios was a far cry from today's emphasis on planning and asset allocation. This industry-wide shift mea Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Expect to Pay 09/08/2020 12:00am • Medicare provides valuable health insurance for individuals 65 or older and certain people with disabilities who are under age 65. But it also comes with complex rules and sometimes significant out-of-pocket costs. Here's what you can expect to pay for Medicare out of pocket: -- Premiums.-- Deducti 5 Signs of an IRS Tax Scam 09/08/2020 12:00am • The caller ID may say IRS, but you shouldn't assume it's a government agent you're speaking with on the phone. It could be a fraudster hoping to intimidate you into providing sensitive information or making a payment on a tax bill that doesn't exist. Common IRS scams include demanding Social Securi Jobs in these industries won't come back even after the pandemic is over 09/04/2020 09:50am • The pandemic has shaken up the US workforce. Between February and April, more than 22 million jobs were lost. Including the 1,371,000 gain in August reported this morning, only 48% of those were recovered since April. And unfortunately, the pace of the rapid jobs recovery will not be sustained. The Things You Should Know About Groupon 09/03/2020 12:00am • At a time when many Americans were feeling the financial pain of the Great Recession, Groupon promised deeply discounted limited-time offers on everything from fine dining to car detailing. Founded in 2008, the daily deals website had a legion of devoted followers. Laura Jones of Lawrenceburg, India Tax-Filing: Here's What to Know About ITINs and the Form W-7 09/03/2020 12:00am • Individual taxpayer identification numbers, or ITINs, are used to differentiate and identify taxpayers who aren't eligible for a Social Security number. If you use an ITIN, take a moment to verify whether it's set to expire at the end of 2020. More than 1 million ITINs expire Dec. 31, and renewing y Labor Day weekend during a pandemic: Travel, restaurant trends to expect 09/02/2020 01:27pm • A man wearing a face mask walks past a restaurant in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua via Getty) It has been a difficult summer for many D.C.-area restaurants and tourist spots due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there's still hope the Labor Day weekend could COVID-19 cases could explode after Labor Day: It's up to us to stop it 09/02/2020 09:02am • Memorial Day came. We celebrated. We burst out of our suffocating homes with a damn-the-torpedoes surge, eager to see the places, family and friends we'd been yearning for during those smothering weeks of isolation. Then we paid the price. Two or so weeks later, after th Ex-Hogan aide fired for backing teen Kenosha shooter threatens legal action 09/01/2020 07:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A former member of the Hogan administration who was fired over the weekend for posting statements and memes on social media that sympathized