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15 tips for living frugally without looking cheap 02/05/2020 07:00pm • Do you hate the idea of brown-bagging it as everyone else in the office goes out for lunch? Do you dread parking your old-school Camry in a lot full of BMWs? Do you hope no one sees you with your coupons in the grocery store? If keeping up appearances is important to you, there are plenty of ways Radio host Limbaugh awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom 02/04/2020 10:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. Limbaugh, 69, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, announced Monday he is battling Maryland rapper pleads guilty to federal fraud charge 02/04/2020 04:48am • BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland rap artist has pleaded guilty to a federal charge stemming from accusations that he used a company credit card to make $4.1 million in unauthorized purchases. The office of the U.S. Attorney in Maryland on Monday announced that 32-year-old Chad Arrington, who's known Rush Limbaugh says he's been diagnosed with lung cancer 02/03/2020 10:30pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative radio host and Republican kingmaker Rush Limbaugh said he’s been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Addressing listeners on his program Monday, Limbaugh said he will take some days off for further medical tests and to determine treatme What comes after high school: Prince George's Co. schools spotlight career education 02/03/2020 03:39pm • Helene Johnson’s 12th-grade students are in Suitland High School’s IT Networking CISCO Academy — focused on cyber security. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) It's Monday morning, and the seniors in Helene Johnson's class at Suitland High School are filing in and are already getting their first instructions Cashier suggesting a store card? You should probably say no 02/03/2020 11:11am • Store credit cards can be enticing, but generally come with a 25% to 30% interest rate. (AP/Jenny Kane) Did you end up with a retail store credit card after all of your holiday shopping? Despite their drawbacks, many consumers can't resist them, especially when opening one gets you a big disc Ex-Fairfax Co. Public Schools employee charged with financial crimes 02/03/2020 09:31am • A former Fairfax County Public Schools administrative assistant is facing felony charges of embezzlement, forgery and intent to defraud. Adebisi Ogun, 29, of New York, was arrested Jan. 15, extradited to Fairfax County, Virginia, and served warrants on Jan. 22. Ogun is accused of misappropriat Former Metro worker admits stealing thousands in cleaning supply scam 02/02/2020 08:20am • A former Washington Metro employee admitted to stealing thousands from the agency in a cleaning supply scam that could ensnare other Metro workers or contractors. Kirby Smith plead guilty Friday in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, to one count of supplementation of a government official's s Virginia House votes for payday loan protections 02/02/2020 05:00am • Virginia could put significant new limits on short-term loans under a bill approved last Friday by the house of delegates. The bill would cap short-term loan rates at 36% for things such as payday lending, title lending, online lending, consumer finance and open credit loans. It also would req Maryland lawmakers call for cutting late fees on toll fines 02/01/2020 03:02pm • A group of Maryland lawmakers say they've heard from drivers who complain about getting tagged with hundreds — sometimes even thousands — of dollars in late fees connected to Maryland's video tolling system. Maryland's $50 late fees on video toll fines are too high, said Del. Al Carr, D-Montg How will new FICO scoring affect you? 01/30/2020 07:00pm • Your FICO credit score, which is used in lending decisions, could soon shift because of a new scoring model that will change how the scores are calculated. This change could help your FICO score if you manage credit well, but it could hurt your score if you struggle to manage credit. Try not t For Puerto Rico's earthquake families, trauma continues thousands of miles from home 01/29/2020 06:37am • The beefy ex-cop sleeps in a twin-size trundle bed a few inches off the hardwood floor. His wife, their 17-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son rest on the attached full-size bed, and their 16-year-old son turns in on the upper bunk. Another couple and their 10-year-old Should you max out your 401(k)? 01/28/2020 07:00pm • If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, taking advantage of the potential savings this retirement account offers can have lasting benefits. These plans provide a chance to set aside funds that can be deducted from your taxes each year and build earnings over time. "If you've ever dreamed about becomi Column: Can the Redskins have a quick turnaround like the 49ers? 01/28/2020 04:52am • Earlier this season, I told you the San Francisco 49ers are everything the Redskins should be and currently aren't. While I won't claim credit for inspiring the following, I'll simply point out the 'Skins are clearly using the NFC-champion Niners as the subject of their remodeling. This time last DC police warn against phone scammers impersonating police 01/28/2020 12:06am • D.C. police are warning residents against a financial telephone scam, where callers pose as members of the police department. Police were notified about several calls where scammers impersonate officers in an attempt to extort individuals. The scammers claim that federal subpoenas and warrants ha