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What Is Universal Basic Income? 01/15/2021 12:00am • During the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race, candidate Andrew Yang proposed sending $1,000 each month to all U.S. citizens age 18 and older. Dubbed a Freedom Dividend, his idea garnered him devoted supporters although the concept itself isn't new. The Freedom Dividend is a form of universal 2021 MLK Day of Service events in the DC region 01/14/2021 03:50am • Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a great opportunity to get out of the house and volunteer to benefit the community, in the spirit of the man it honors — but in an unusual time, volunteering has a distinctly digital twist. The list below contains some volunteer opportunities throughout the D.C. ar Higher tax rates proposed in Delaware 01/13/2021 11:12pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in Delaware are proposing several new tax brackets that would result in higher-income individuals paying more to the state’s coffers. The current top tax rate is 6.6% for taxable income exceeding $60,000. A bill introduced Wednesday would apply the 6 Promises to work together — but also glaring differences — as unprecedented Md. session begins 01/13/2021 06:09pm • Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City), in his protected space, presides during the first day of the 2021 General Assembly session. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Mattersâ Great Senior Discounts for 2021 01/13/2021 12:00am • Senior citizen discountsTaking advantage of senior citizen discounts may reduce your retirement costs and free up funds for other activities. "Every dollar can really add up," says Sara Skirboll, a shopping and trends expert at RetailMeNot. When looking for discounts, always keep your identification What to Know About the Second Stimulus Check 01/13/2021 12:00am • Your friends have received the second stimulus check. Many of your family members have received it. But you haven't, and you're likely wondering what gives? In fact, you probably have a lot of questions, including: Will there be a third stimulus check? To get up to speed on the latest stimulus paym How to Get the Student Loan Interest Deduction 01/13/2021 12:00am • The advent of a new year is the time to start preparing to file income taxes. This year, that process for many student loan borrowers includes understanding the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on possibly getting a student loan interest deduction for 2020. While the March 2020 CARES Act tem Best days to shop in 2021 01/12/2021 05:00am • Getting the best price on both necessities and splurges boils down to timing. By knowing when seasonal items are likely to go on sale and when major sales take place, you can buy everything you want but pay significantly less. Given the pandemic, 2021 is a difficult year to forecast. However, ret 12 tax deductions that have disappeared 01/12/2021 05:00am • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made major changes to the tax code and were a mixed bag for some households. While the standard deduction nearly doubled and the child tax credit increased, many other deductions and credits were eliminated. Not much will be changing for the 2020 tax year though. Hogan unveils $1B COVID-19 stimulus measure in Maryland 01/11/2021 12:17pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan unveiled a $1 billion stimulus and tax relief package aimed at easing the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic, which includes direct payments to "Marylanders in need." The RELIEF Act — which stands for Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entreprene Toby's Dinner Theatre stages 'Godspell,' taking pandemic performing 'Day by Day' 01/11/2021 12:38am • Are you looking for a community theater that's open as we launch into the new year? Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Maryland, presents "Godspell" now through Feb. 28, its first production of the show since 2004, when it earned five Helen Hayes nods. "Very catchy and very singable," foun How to File Taxes When You Are Self-Employed 01/11/2021 12:00am • Anyone who starts their own business eventually needs to learn how to file taxes as a self-employed worker. The alternative, not filing taxes and seeing your back taxes bill balloon over the years, isn't pretty. So if you're wondering what you need to do to file your taxes with the IRS successfully Maryland lawmakers eye one-cent increase in alcohol tax to address health disparities 01/09/2021 03:46pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Johns Hopkins University and the JHU health system on Friday joined a legislative push to boost healthcare in under-served communities. M Do You Really Skip a Payment When Refinancing? 01/08/2021 12:00am • When you finalize your mortgage refinance, you might be surprised to find out that you don't need to make your next scheduled loan payment. You don't skip out on paying the amount, but your payment due date will shift off schedule in the refinancing process. Here's what happens when you refinance a What Parents Should Know About Children and Taxes 01/08/2021 12:00am • If you ever wish you could get your kids to help out more around the house, at least they do their part when it comes to tax time. Which is fair. You give your kids shelter; the least they can do is act as a tax shelter. In other words, play your cards right, and your kids may help you reduce your