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MoCo taxi boss says Uber surge pricing shows more regulation is needed 11/05/2014 11:20am • The president of Montgomery County’s largest taxicab company says reports of Uber surge pricing over the Halloween weekend prove a bill aimed at regulating the app-based car service needs to have a sharper bite. Lee Barnes, president and CEO of North Bethesda-based Barwood Taxi, said the pr US prosecutors: A-Rod paid cousin to be quiet 11/05/2014 08:24am • TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- The U.S. government says New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez gave his cousin nearly $1 million last year to keep secret Rodriguez's use of performance enhancing drugs.In court documents filed last week in Miami, federal prosecutors said Rodriguez made fou Can You Afford Your Ideal Retirement Lifestyle? 11/03/2014 12:00am • Like many people, you may have grand plans for retirement. You could travel for an extended period of time, play golf every day or relax by the ocean, with no end to your permanent vacation. The problem lies in paying for it. None of these retirement dreams come cheap, unless you're willing to expen 4 Credit Card Benefits That Could Help You This Holiday Season 10/30/2014 12:00am • Most people either love or hate credit cards. On one hand, they can tempt consumers to spend money they don't have. On the other, they're super convenient -- and can save you if your new laptop gets stolen. While you probably know all about your credit card's rewards program, there are usually oth Retirement Saving Strategies for Every Age 10/30/2014 12:00am • Every life stage comes with different built-in challenges and opportunities for long-term saving and investing. Here's how to scale your expectations and habits from your first job to your golden years. First job and first retirement account. A young doctor recently contacted Clint Pelfrey, presi Judge denies order to stop Uber in Nevada 10/29/2014 07:20pm • KIMBERLY PIERCEALL Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A judge has denied a request from Nevada's attorney general to temporarily shut down the ride-sharing company Uber's operations in the state.Clark County District Court Judge Douglas Herndon refused to issue the temporary order sought by the Neva Blogger's sketchy anti-US facts draw fans in China 10/28/2014 02:28pm • DIDI TANG Associated Press BEIJING (AP) -- So, dear Chinese reader, you still think the American Dream eclipses the Chinese one?Well, take a look at Zhou Xiaoping's blogs and learn that in the U.S. you would have to shell out $3,500 in mandatory car insurance a year and spend $30,000 for a low-end d How to Bounce Back From a Financial Crisis 10/28/2014 12:00am • The general economy may be on the mend, but that doesn't mean yours is. Unemployment may be the lowest it has been since 2008 (5.9 percent as of September), and consumer confidence may be higher than in recent years, but that doesn't mean your own bank account is tracking as well. In fact, you may Phoenix mom misses deadline for kids' trust fund 10/27/2014 10:10pm • PHOENIX (AP) -- A Phoenix woman accused of leaving her children in a hot car while she went on a job interview missed Monday's deadline to establish a $60,000 trust fund for her children and now wants to contribute a smaller amount.Shanesha Taylor was in court to discuss why she hasn't funded the ed Council will seek to even playing field for taxis, Uber 10/27/2014 11:15am • A pair of County Council proposals to be unveiled Tuesday could even the playing field between traditional taxicab companies and app-based personal car services such as Uber and Lyft. The bills would loosen some regulations on the taxicab industry and add regulations for Uber, a strategy led by Key findings of AP poll on Sandy resilience 10/27/2014 01:10am • The Associated Press The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research study on community resiliency surveyed residents in 12 neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey that were damaged when Superstorm Sandy struck the region in 2012.The survey found that residents in tight-knit communiti Across US, Dems enlist Latinas for top of ballot 10/26/2014 04:22pm • LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ Associated Press APOPKA, Fla. (AP) -- The Democratic lieutenant governor candidates from Florida, Texas and Nevada all have colorful biographies: a Colombian-born business executive; a pharmacist-turned-veteran lawmaker; and a juvenile delinquent-turned-lawyer.And all balk at the u A guide to getting your first mortgage 10/26/2014 12:00pm • To buy your first home, you likely will need a mortgage. In fact, before you even start looking at houses, you should look into your mortgage prospects. If you have good credit, a healthy income and money in the bank, you'll be able to secure mortgage preapproval quickly and proceed straight to Nevada puts stop to ridesharing Uber for now 10/25/2014 12:30am • MICHELLE RINDELS Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- It didn't take long for Uber to come to a screeching halt in Nevada. District Court Judge James Russell in Carson City has blocked Uber from offering any rides in the state through at least Nov. 7. A hearing is set for Nov. 6.The state's attorney g 5 Financial Fears to Confront and Conquer This Halloween 10/23/2014 12:00am • Ghosts, goblins and monsters under the bed scared us as children. As adults, we tend to be more frightened by our finances. So instead of pulling the covers over your head this Halloween, why not face a few of those money fears head on. We've dusted the cobwebs off our book of spells and potions