Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

News features from the Washington, DC Metro Area. January 12, 2026 • This week WAMU will be previewing the start of the legislative sessions in the Virginia and Maryland General Assemblies, plus we're ...