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Why we need to preserve and modernize AbilityOne 03/02/2023 12:17pm • This content is sponsored by Melwood. New research underscores economic and community impact of AbilityOne program at Melwood According to census estimates, there are 20 million people with disabilities who are unemployed in the United States, but desire employment. Twenty million. It’s an ou US Sen. Kaine strongly advocates bill to boost hiring of military spouses 03/02/2023 07:11am • U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia wants to give employers an incentive to hire military spouses, calling it an issue of military readiness. Military spouses have been facing a high unemployment rate of 22% in the past decade, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Kaine’s bill, Pay hikes, tax rate cut included in Prince William County executive’s proposed budget 03/02/2023 05:01am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County Executive Chris Shorter proposed major pay increases for county employees and a 5.3-cent real estate tax reduct 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Social Security benefits may ensure a baseline standard of living for retirees, but having a well-constructed retirement portfolio on hand can significantly enhance your golden years. To build this portfolio before it's too late, investors must focus on maximizing contributions, taking advantage of 13 Companies Offering Health Insurance to Part-Time Workers 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Part-time jobs with health benefits are valuable.Medical coverage is a valuable workplace benefit, with the average cost of an employer-sponsored family health insurance plan reaching $22,463 in 2022, according to the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation. Although many employers limit their coverage t 7 Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy in 2023 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Stocks of legal marijuana companies are in a slump, and the near-term outlook is hazy. But while 2023 might not be a year to buy in expectation of rapid gains, this could be a great entry point for purchasing some solid cannabis stocks at a discount and holding them in anticipation of eventual feder Facts About the Federal Work-Study Program 03/01/2023 07:00pm • Unlike other types of student financial aid, the federal work-study program typically accounts for only a small portion of funding sources that families use to cover college expenses. In 2022, for instance, 20% of families relied on work-study to pay for college, and the average aid amount among tho Maryland food bank braces for more hungry mouths after emergency benefits are reduced 03/01/2023 03:44pm • Many in the D.C. region might find it a little harder to buy food after additional federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, ended Tuesday for many states. Now, the Maryland Food Bank is bracing for more hungry mouths to come to their doors. Emergency allotments adde Another fight over free Metrobus brewing between DC leaders 03/01/2023 03:25pm • When D.C. Council chair Phil Mendelson and Ward 6 council member Charles Allen proposed free Metrobus service throughout the city last year, it wasn't exactly embraced by Mayor Muriel Bowser. But a report of revenue estimates by the District's chief financial officer Glen Lee found that the fund Can I Transfer My Student Loans to Another Lender? 02/28/2023 07:00pm • If you're having trouble paying your student loans, you might be looking for any options that provide relief, such as refinancing or transferring your loans to another lender. "Borrowers usually pursue these options because they feel their interest rates are too high, they're making payments to too Millions invested into Blue Line corridor by Prince George's Co. developers 02/28/2023 03:21pm • The top economic priority in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is the redevelopment of the Blue Line corridor — parts of which, county leaders say, haven’t been developed since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president. Millions of dollars are being invested to change that, and while some the mone High costs of three-year delay complicate efforts to move forward on Pimlico, Laurel Park redevelopment 02/28/2023 12:00am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A 2018 photo shows the track at Pimlico Race Course with homes in the background. A multi-year development plan calls for $375 million in f Tax Filing Tips for College Students 02/27/2023 07:00pm • College is typically a place where students transition to adulthood. They may be living away from home but still financially dependent on their parents or they may be earning their own incomes while they're in school. 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