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What Are the Easiest Loans to Get? 03/22/2023 08:00pm • When you need cash in a flash, plenty of easy-to-get loans exist in the marketplace. With potentially no credit check and fast funding, these loans can be tempting for emergencies -- especially if you have minimal or bad credit. But they're also expensive and come with risks. It's a good idea to exp The best beach towns to retire in the U.S. 03/22/2023 10:57am • Many people dream about retirement in a beach town. But a remote beach area isn't always the right fit for retirees, who also need access to amenities and services, such as quality health care and transportation options. When you think of retirement locales, Florida is probably the first state to Is Travel Insurance Worth It? 03/20/2023 08:00pm • While the cost of travel can vary based on your choice of hotels and resorts, your mode of transportation, and other factors, adding a travel insurance plan makes your trip cost an average of 4% to 12% more. This may leave you wondering if travel insurance is truly worth the cost, or if you should t 8 Personal Finance Ratios You Should Be Tracking 03/16/2023 08:00pm • If you consult a financial planner or advisor for help managing your money, the first thing they'll do is use ratios to analyze your financial situation and enable them to make recommendations about asset allocations, debt repayment and more. On the other hand, if you're interested in a DIY money ap How Much Does a Home Generator Cost? 03/16/2023 08:00pm • If your electricity has ever gone out, whether during the winter or in the midst of a summer storm, heat wave or hurricane, you know the value of a home generator. An extended loss of power can be expensive and destructive to your home, and even a power outage that only lasts a few hours can be cost Great Senior Discounts for 2023 03/16/2023 08:00pm • Taking advantage of senior citizen discounts may reduce your retirement costs and free up funds for other activities. Many places and services provide a savings if you are 50 or older. Some offer discounts on certain days of the week to retirees, while others have an established lower price for olde Many Turn to Loans in Wake of Inflation-Era Prices -- Here's Why You Should Avoid That 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Inflation has hit Americans hard, whether it's the price of a carton of eggs or the cost of utility bills. And while the rate of inflation has slowed slightly in the last few months, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress on March 7, "Although inflation has been moderating in recent mo The History of Bank Closures 03/14/2023 08:00pm • Silicon Valley Bank's recent closure shocked many but bank closures are hardly a modern day phenomenon. They've been happening since the beginning. Larger banks acquire some and others shut their doors because they're no longer relevant to their customer bases. Sometimes, though, banks are forced to 15 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom 03/14/2023 08:00pm • Ask a room of people to define financial freedom, and you're likely to get a dozen answers. For some, financial freedom means being able to pay the bills with money left over each month or having a fully funded emergency account. Others may want to retire early and travel extensively. "It's importan Moore appointee to Stadium Authority board has troubled financial past 03/13/2023 12:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. One of Gov. Wes Moore’s appointees to the board of the Maryland Stadium Authority – an agency charged with overseeing hundreds of millio Best Apps for Buying and Selling Used Stuff 03/12/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're looking to clear out some clutter or find a way to make some extra cash in a tight month, selling your used stuff can be a good way to bring in additional income. "When it comes to buying and selling pre-owned items, there are various applications available in the market that can help Report: DC area among cheapest rates for car insurance 03/03/2023 11:12am • Inflation is driving up car insurance rates, but rates in the D.C. area appear to be more affordable than the rest of the country. A new report from Bankrate, a financial services company, found that Virginia is the sixth-cheapest state for car insurance and Maryland is 17th. Including the Dis Stratford University files for bankruptcy; president, vice president listed as biggest creditors 03/01/2023 07:47am • 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. Stratford University, the for-profit college whose abrupt closure last year left hundreds of students without a clear path to a degree, 5 Underserved Populations Med School Hopefuls Can Work With 02/28/2023 07:00pm • Although health care disparities in the U.S. have existed for centuries, increased research on underserved populations since the early 2000s has made knowledge about disparities more apparent. Research before the COVID-19 pandemic indicated that people of color fared worse than their white counterpa Let's talk about menopause: DC-area women are removing stigma around 'the change' 02/27/2023 04:34am • It was waking up at night drenched in sweat that alerted Cindy Battino that something was different. “The night sweats are just … they're the worst,” said Battino, 60, a life coach and business owner in Front Royal, Virginia. “You're dripping sweat one minute, freezing cold the next … Y