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Meet the candidates for DC mayor: Rodney 'Red' Grant 06/15/2022 05:08am • Rodney "Red" Grant is a D.C.-born comedian and executive turned politician, and he has his eye set on Mayor Muriel Bowser's office. Grant is running as an independent and won't be on the June 21 primary ballot. Grant spoke with WTOP’s Mike Murillo about the issues in this year’s race. Title Loans: What You Need to Know 06/13/2022 08:00pm • Car title loans are designed for people who need cash fast. They offer a short-term loan using your vehicle's title as collateral. Some lenders don't run a credit check and may not even require proof of employment or income, making auto title loans easy to access, even for consumers with a troubled What Is a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio, and Why Does It Matter? 06/09/2022 08:00pm • A good debt-to-income ratio is key to loan approval, whether you're seeking a mortgage, car loan or line of credit. This ratio shows lenders how much debt you have compared with how much income you earn. "DTI ratio is the relationship between your scheduled monthly payments and your gross monthly in 10 costs to include in your retirement budget 06/07/2022 07:10am • Retirement bills Some costs can be reduced or eliminated in retirement, while other expenses might remain the same or even increase as you age. You won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive clothes for work in retirement. But you might face new costs as you use more health care services 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Now Under $5 06/01/2022 08:00pm • These $5 stocks may have major upside.The rocky start to 2022 in the market has dragged down the stock prices of many high-quality stocks and created a handful of opportunities for long-term investors to scoop up cheap shares. Investors looking for bargain stocks trading under $5 find themselves sea The Ultimate Guide to Tipping 05/30/2022 08:00pm • With a rising number of tech-savvy tipping tools and calculators in recent years, there's growing complexity and confusion associated with tipping. Who should you tip and how much? For those seeking a simple solution, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. "There is no true norm for tipping," says Pau How to Get a High Credit Score 05/24/2022 08:00pm • There are many articles that tell you how to increase your score, such as going from fair credit to good credit. But my goal is to show you how to get a high credit score. Not just any score, but a truly high credit score. And you'll be happy to hear that you don't need a perfect score. If you can i How to Prepare for Retirement Overseas 05/23/2022 08:00pm • Relocating overseasMoving overseas for retirement is an exciting opportunity to reinvent your life and potentially reduce the cost of retirement. But it's a good idea to make sure another country will meet all of your retirement needs before you move there. Here are 10 ways to prepare for a move ove 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 05/18/2022 08:00pm • These stocks under $10 won't break the bank.The S&P 500 is off to a shaky start in 2022, providing buying opportunities in high-quality stocks. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 per share are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors t Ways to Build a Passive Income Stream 05/17/2022 08:00pm • Earning passive income sounds like a dream to those of us who work to generate a regular paycheck. But with some creativity and resourcefulness, you may be able to employ strategies that allow you to make money when you aren't working. To see what we mean, take a look at these ideas for creating a p At bill signing, top leaders celebrate capital budget, new health care and public safety laws 05/16/2022 05:26pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) and Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City)  Etch and Catch program aims to curb catalytic converter thefts 05/10/2022 04:27pm • Catalytic converters have become a popular target for thieves, and police in Takoma Park, Maryland, hope to change that. The police department has teamed up again with a local auto repair shop to launch an Etch and Catch program, which will allow vehicle owners to get their license plate number e A Guide to AARP Membership 04/26/2022 08:00pm • There can be some great benefits to getting older, including the discounts and promotions that many companies offer to senior citizens. AARP caters to older people who are looking for benefits and a sense of community. The organization offers an annual membership that provides access to senior disco 'Jackass' star Steve-O brings multimedia laughs to Hollywood Casino in Charles Town 04/26/2022 02:25am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” He helped propel "Jackass Forever" to become one of the year's biggest blockbusters. On May 1, Steve-O hits Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia. "I've been doing stand-up for 12 years now, really grindin 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 04/24/2022 08:00pm • These stocks under $10 won't break the bank.The S&P 500 is off to a shaky start in 2022, but the market remains near all-time highs after more than doubling from its March 2020 lows. At this point, quality stocks trading for less than $10 per share are few and far between. Stocks priced at this