Will Vitka

2 days ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Sara Albertelli

Retirement offers the promise of relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. However, taxes remain an unwanted guest at the party. Navigating the complex web of tax laws can be tricky when you are trying to manage your retirement plan. Mistakes can cost you dearly, reducing savings and limiting the joy of this well-earned chapter of life. Here are eight things almost every retiree gets wrong about taxes.

3 days ago | wtop.com | Will Vitka

If you rely on the Roosevelt Bridge to get in and out of D.C., brace yourself — things are about to slow down. Starting Monday, the District Department of Transportation will shut down the movable rush hour (zipper) lane that helps keep traffic flowing during peak hours. That’s gone until 2027, when the bridge’s full rehab is expected to wrap up. Here’s what’s coming:May 12: The bridge will be reconfigured to three lanes in each direction for about 10 months.

6 days ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Sara Albertelli

Thinking about becoming a UPS driver? While it might seem like a straightforward job of delivering packages, there's a lot more to the role than meets the eye. From navigating tight delivery schedules to handling unexpected challenges on the road, being a UPS driver comes with its own set of unique challenges and rewards. Before you look to join UPS in the hope that you can make money moves, here are 15 things you need to know about becoming a driver.

1 week ago | wtop.com | Will Vitka

U.S. News & World Report just dropped its 2025 Best States list, evaluating all 50 states across critical metrics like health care, education, economy, infrastructure, fiscal stability, public safety and the environment. For the third year in a row, Utah snagged the top spot, proving once again that the Beehive State is more than just stunning landscapes and salt flats. If you ask Utah Gov.

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka

Deciding when to claim Social Security can be challenging. You can start taking benefits at 62, but you won't get full benefits unless you wait until your full retirement age. That being said, there are good reasons for some folks to claim benefits at 62, according to finance expert Dave Ramsey's financial advice. Ramsey argues that investing early payments in high-performing mutual funds can provide a financial boon, providing extra wealth that can supplement your Social Security.