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Getting and keeping the credit (score) you deserve 02/13/2019 04:18am • WASHINGTON — I recently discovered that two unfamiliar credit cards, both with high credit limits, were issued to me by the same bank while reviewing my credit report. The problem is that I never opened these credit cards. This certainly puzzled me and compelled me to take immediate action. Af Why Investors Must Be Careful Chasing Dividends 02/12/2019 07:00pm • As if we didn't need current geopolitical events to remind us, every ruler has its upsides and downsides. That naturally sparks debate -- but just in case you think this phenomenon is confined to Pennsylvania Avenue or Red Square, just make a quick trip to Wall Street, where contention and paradox a When to Expect Your Social Security Checks 02/12/2019 07:00pm • Claiming your Social Security payments is a retirement milestone. But not everyone receives their Social Security check on the same date. Benefits are paid out on Wednesdays, and those with a date of birth early in the month receive Social Security payments before those who were born later in the mo How to close a credit card the right way 02/12/2019 07:00pm • New credit card offers are hard to ignore. A 50,000-mile sign-up bonus or zero percent interest rate for 12 months can be enticing. But once the value of a card diminishes and you stop using it, you might be tempted to close it. It's not always a good idea to close a credit card account, but if y How to Manage Student Loans When Returning to School 02/12/2019 07:00pm • For many Americans, the journey toward a college degree may involve an interruption measured in months or years. Some students may have to leave college for a number of reasons, including to resume full-time work to cover living expenses, manage serious illness or regroup after earning a low GPA, to App brings climate change future into sharp focus 02/12/2019 06:41pm • WASHINGTON — For years, scientists have been projecting just how earth will be affected by climate change, but a new web app is designed to make those predictions clearer. The interactive web application from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science allows users to click on a 'The bulletproof vest without the vest': Ex-cons, former gang members forge peace in DC neighborhoods 02/12/2019 04:14pm • WASHINGTON — Walking some of D.C.'s most dangerous streets, a yellow T-shirt-clad team of ex-convicts and former gang members are being paid to root out and mediate problems in neighborhoods before they escalate. These so-called "violence interrupters" are part of a budding program out of Attor Retired astronaut Mark Kelly announces run for McCain Senate seat in Arizona 02/12/2019 08:37am • PHOENIX (AP) — Retired astronaut Mark Kelly, who rocketed to the national spotlight when his congresswoman wife Gabrielle Giffords was shot in a failed assassination attempt, announced Tuesday he's running to finish John McCain's last term in the U.S. Senate. Kelly, 54, is a top Democratic recr Damp and icy start Tuesday to give way to heavy rain 02/12/2019 07:35am • WASHINGTON — Tuesday morning has been soggy and wet throughout much of the region, with others getting messy, cold wintry mixes and power outages -- and more of the same, with the added fun of heavy rain, is coming later in the afternoon. According to NBC Washington meteorologist Lauryn Ric After Monday's messy wintry mix, another is on the way 02/11/2019 08:23pm • WASHINGTON — The week began with sleet, freezing rain and snow around the D.C. area, resulting in school closings and delays as well as messy morning traffic on Monday. Tuesday will begin with more misery, but the worst of it will be confined to parts north and west of the District. 10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Payments 02/11/2019 07:00pm • Boost your payout.The amount of your Social Security payments depends on your earnings history and the age you sign up for benefits. Try these strategies to maximize your payments:Work for at least 35 years.Social Security benefits are calculated based on the 35 years in which you earn the most. If Best Presidents Day sales to shop in 2019 02/11/2019 07:00pm • If you have a big-ticket item on your shopping list, this year's crop of Presidents Day sales is worth checking out. There are plenty of deals this year on mattresses, tech, furniture and more pricey items. Plus, you'll find discounts on clothing and other smaller buys as well. Presidents Day fal 4 cheap Valentine's Day date and gift ideas 02/11/2019 07:00pm • The thought of celebrating Valentine's Day often conjures up visions of flowers, chocolates, expensive dinners and jewelry ... and those images can conjure up thoughts of bills, debts, empty wallets and depleted checking accounts. There are many ways to show your love for someone that don't invol What Will it Take to Save Flint, Michigan? 02/11/2019 07:00pm • FLINT, Mich. -- Zaniyah Burns was born at 10:35 on a cool September night. Even as a baby everyone said she favored her father, with his full cheeks and wide brown eyes, but as she grew from a quiet toddler into a smiley little girl it became obvious she also had her mother's kind spirit. Every mor How to Deal With Debt Collectors 02/11/2019 07:00pm • Debt collectors are a necessary evil in the U.S. credit system, but in some cases, their tactics can be predatory or even illegal. If you've been contacted by a debt collector for a past-due balance, going into the process blindly can give the collection agency the upper hand. Instead, educate yours