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How to Make an Extra $1,000 This Month 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Whether you've been hit by an unexpected bill or simply want to sock away more into savings, earning extra money isn't hard nowadays. The internet makes it easy to find side hustles, gigs or freelance opportunities. Depending on your expertise and the activity, making an extra $1,000 a month is not How to Handle Credit Cards During Times of Inflation 09/07/2022 08:00pm • In the face of 40-year highs in inflation numbers, American consumers are turning to credit cards at an accelerated pace. According to the credit bureau Equifax, consumers opened 28.4% more credit cards in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period the previous year. What's more, the Fe Va. Republicans to discuss repealing ban on new gas cars 09/07/2022 09:47am • The Virginia General Assembly returned to Richmond Wednesday for a special session, and Republicans were expected to discuss their opposition to a law that requires Virginia to follow California's plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles beginning in 2035. "I do believe that we will t How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child? 09/06/2022 08:00pm • Kids aren't cheap. That's the consensus among both the government and parents, but exactly how much kids cost is up for debate. For years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published an annual report that calculated the average cost of raising a child to adulthood, not including college expenses. T How to Fight Inflation: 6 Money-Saving Tips for 2022 09/06/2022 08:00pm • It's no secret that inflation has battered a lot of bank accounts in the last year. Some prices have been going down lately, like gas, but other prices, like that for food, are still climbing. If you're looking to save money, here are some money-saving tips in six areas of your spending life. Travel New car safety systems struggle to prevent pedestrian crashes at night 09/01/2022 01:04pm • Many new cars can effectively apply the brakes on their own to avoid a crash with a pedestrian. But for now, that’s primarily during the daytime, because all bets are off when the sun goes down. “The major pedestrian fatality problem is at night, and that’s why we wanted to start testin What to know about preparing emergency kits for at home and to go 08/31/2022 11:21pm • Gathering printed copies of important paperwork is best done before the information is actually needed, and September, being National Preparedness Month, is a good time to get started. You should have a hard copies of insurance, prescriptions and identification documents in case they get damaged Federal prosecutors: Former Hyattsville mayor defrauded KIPP DC of $2.2 million 08/30/2022 05:46pm • The former mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, who died in January, was under investigation for allegations he defrauded the D.C. public charter school he worked for of $2.2 million, according to a lawsuit filed by federal prosecutors. Kevin Ward had been the senior director of technology for KIPP DC Everything You Need to Know About Probate 08/29/2022 08:00pm • The probate process gets a bad reputation, but it's the reality many families will face, and it's a process that can function well for some small estates. Here's what heirs need to know as they navigate the probate process after the loss of a loved one and what those currently making their own estat Ways to Manage Money Stress 08/28/2022 08:00pm • Inflation has raised consumer prices -- and the resulting money stress has probably also elevated a lot of consumers' blood pressure. According to the Consumer Price Index, the price of everything, on average, is 8.5% more expensive than it was a year ago. Gasoline and energy prices have fallen a li Montgomery Co. parent settles lawsuit over police response to child who left school 08/27/2022 08:58am • A parent from Montgomery County, Maryland, has settled with the county over how her young child was detained by police after he walked away from school two years ago. The Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County announced the $275,000 settlement Friday between Shanta Grant, and police The Financial Perks of Growing Older 08/21/2022 08:00pm • Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you money: -- Senior discou 10 home renovations that can decrease the value of your home 08/21/2022 08:00pm • U.S. homeowners spent $420 billion in 2020 on remodeling their homes, according to the National Association of Realtors 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, but not every home renovation project will increase the resale value of a home. Before you invest in a swimming pool or new addition, you shou New crash tests could affect your new car decision 08/19/2022 11:45am • A tough new crash test has recently been flunking a lot of cars, and safety-focused shoppers considering a vehicle that has yet to be tested under the new standard might want to consider holding off for now. “We’re trying to raise the bar, and get our test to reflect what is happening in the Crunched cars meet supply-chain crunch: Auto body shops grapple with shortages, delays 08/18/2022 11:30am • The pandemic is complicating the process of getting your banged-up car looking new again. “The biggest complaints we get about body shops are delays and shoddy workmanship,” said Kevin Brasler with Consumers’ Checkbook, “and these days the delays are severe.” More Car News