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Calls to collect jury duty fines are scams, Maryland court says 07/22/2023 11:03am • The federal court for the District of Maryland is warning citizens not to fall for false jury service claims from scam callers. Officials said these callers are impersonating court administrators, U.S. Marshals and state and federal law enforcement officers who claim victims will be hauled off to Class action lawsuit targets Johns Hopkins Univ. after health system data breach 07/22/2023 07:44am • A class action lawsuit in Maryland is targeting Johns Hopkins University after its associated health system was subjected to a data breach in late May. The university system is being blamed for exposing personal health information and personally identifiable data like health information and socia 2 Orange Line stations reopen, Metro moves on to Green Line construction 07/22/2023 07:00am • After the reopening of two stations on Metro's Orange Line, the D.C.-area transit agency turns its attention to the Green Line with construction starting Saturday. Between Saturday, July 22 and Sept. 4, the transit agency will shut down five Green Line stations between Fort Totten and Greenbelt. Should you pay off student loans or invest for retirement? 07/20/2023 08:00pm • If you have student debt, you may be struggling to decide whether you should pay off your student loans or invest your money for retirement. How you should approach this question depends on your financial picture, but it is possible to work to pay off student debt while also getting on track for The inside scoop on selecting your next credit card 07/20/2023 04:58pm • This is the third article in our series, Money Matters. When it comes to choosing a credit card, it’s easy to think you should go with the one that has the lowest interest rate, right? “That’s what everyone leads with,” said Jeff Bentley, president and CEO of Northwest Federal Cred Show me the money: How raising interest rates is benefiting short-term savers 07/19/2023 11:43am • It may be bad for borrowing money, but there's a silver lining of interest rates going up for savers. And if you have money sitting in a checking or savings account, not earning any interest, some financial experts say now may be the best time to consider moving it. With interest rates rising, How to build wealth in your 20s and 30s 07/17/2023 08:00pm • It may feel challenging to build wealth in your 20s and 30s when you're starting your first job and paying your first bills. But the decisions you make and the habits you form when you're starting out can make a big difference in your financial future. Even if you don't have a lot of money to sav Nonconforming mortgage rates reach 12-year high 07/17/2023 10:00am • The average rate for a jumbo mortgage loan has climbed to 7.04%, which is the country's highest in at least 12 years. Nonconforming loans are those that exceed limits for mortgages backed by federal companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In the D.C. metro area and other high-cost areas, that cutof 1 in 3 DC consumers say their debt is highest ever (How not to deal with it) 07/17/2023 09:50am • Borrowing costs are at record highs and for consumers carrying debt, that adds to the burden, especially when they're carrying more than ever. A Northwestern Mutual survey found that 32% of D.C.-area consumers said they are carrying close to their highest level of debt ever right now, with credit Maryland's budget deficits loom in the wake of the 2023 session 07/17/2023 07:07am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The most recent 90-day legislative session swung the Maryland’s fiscal picture from hundreds of millions in surplus to increasing projec How a DC man went from living in a tent to graduating with his high school diploma 07/14/2023 09:20pm • Michael Jeffery was on his mom's couch in Texas watching the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol when he had a thought. Without a high school diploma, he found it hard to get a job, hard to be a father and difficult to maintain meaningful relationships. So, on a whim, he told his mom he wanted to mov Biden making $20 billion available from 'green bank' for clean energy projects 07/14/2023 05:45am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers. Two programs, worth $14 billion and $6 billion, respectively, wi 'It's thrilling': Bowie State University reaches financial milestone to help relieve student loan debt 07/13/2023 10:02am • Some students at Bowie State University in Maryland may soon be eligible for more money and scholarships — thanks to a $50 million fundraising effort. It's part of the BSU Bold: The Campaign for Excellence, according to the university's website. "It's thrilling to get to this point," univers Inaugural season and the Annapolis Blues are in the playoffs 07/12/2023 04:30am • There's excitement and joy in Annapolis, Maryland, over the triumphant inaugural season of the city's semipro soccer team Annapolis Blues FC. The team finished 8-1-1 to earn first place in the Mid-Atlantic division of the National Premier Soccer League, a summer league for top-notch college playe Financial risk areas to watch before a possible recession 07/11/2023 08:00pm • The high rate of inflation and skyrocketing interest rates have caused many Americans to fear a recession is around the corner. While we haven't entered that period yet, it's always a good idea to make sure you are financially secure in times of uncertainty. Recessions are accompanied by specific