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Debt-burdened millennials prefer sign-up bonuses, travel credits when credit card shopping 05/13/2019 08:18am • Millennials are more likely than older generations to be enticed by extravagant credit card sign-up bonuses — of either cash or travel credit — than other credit card perks, and it may not be the best route to tackle their "sorry state" of debt. According to a report from CreditCards.com, 3 GW Parkway sinkhole repair will impact Monday commute 05/13/2019 05:10am • Sinkhole repairs continue on northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway on Monday, and the lanes will remain closed until at least Monday afternoon. The closure is between Va. 123/Chain Bridge Road and the Capital Beltway. Traffic is being diverted at Va. 123/Chain Bridge Road. The north Mother’s Day wine suggestions — from 1 mom to another 05/10/2019 05:52am • This Sunday is Mother’s Day and contrary to popular opinion, it is not just a “made up” holiday invented by the greeting card industry to drum up sales. Mother’s Day has been around for a long, long time. It appears to have its origins dating back to early Egyptians who honored Nut, the g Say It Ain’t So: Weezer’s landmark ‘Blue Album’ turns 25 05/10/2019 02:10am • Earlier this month, The Cure’s “Disintegration” turned 30. While that no doubt stirred a sudden awareness of mortality and the increasingly rapid passage of time for anyone old enough to have remembered the album when it was released, it also provides a shocking perspective for how much the ro Column: If you want to fire Davey Martinez, be right about why 05/09/2019 01:04am • If you are what your record says you are, then the Washington Nationals are the second-worst team in the National League. The only team worse is the Miami Marlins, whose only series win all season long to date came at the expense of the Nats, back in April. With four games left to play on a daunt Best Mother's Day sales for 2019 05/08/2019 10:30am • There isn't much time left to select the perfect Mother's Day gift. Fortunately, because of expedited shipping, in-store sales and options for picking up online orders in stores, it's still possible for you to get a gift for Mom by May 12. Plus, thanks to stores offering last-minute sales, you have Dominion Energy requests rate changes, plans customer credit in Va. 05/08/2019 09:49am • Dominion Energy customers in Virginia can expect a one-time credit on their bill -- and two potential rate changes that could result in a net increase of monthly bills. Dominion Energy's one-time bill credit for residential customers in June is the result of savings from federal corporate income Relief from high retirement plan fees may be in sight 05/08/2019 04:54am • In the almost three decades since 401(k) defined contribution plans were established, they have become the primary retirement funding tool for individuals. The initial purpose of the savings vehicle was to supplement a defined benefit pension plan. Over the years, however, defined contribution pl Dave Chappelle to receive Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize this fall 05/07/2019 12:34pm •   Byah! The Kennedy Center just selected its first D.C.-born recipient of the Mark Twain Prize. Stand-up and sketch comedy icon Dave Chappelle will receive the 22nd annual prize on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in a star-studded program to be broadcast on PBS on Jan. 6, 2020. “Dave is the em 2 Annapolis businesses most recent victims in fraudulent credit card scam 05/05/2019 07:23pm • Two Annapolis businesses that sell construction equipment were recently targeted by scammers using fraudulent credit cards to make expensive purchases that leave the businesses to foot the bill. Annapolis police warned that the thief -- or thieves -- is using skimmed credit cards and matching fak WATCH: Family crediting dog for rescuing children from possible kidnapping 05/05/2019 11:58am • A couple in Franklin County is crediting their rescue dog for saving their three kids from a possible kidnapping. This comes after a Washington Township man confesses to breaking into multiple homes and looking for a child to abduct near Lower Edgemont Road. The Lambe 8 ways to use credit cards to stay on budget 05/02/2019 08:00pm • Sticking to a budget can be tough if you don't have a system in place for tracking your purchases. But, your credit card may have features that can help. If you're looking for ways to manage your spending, consider these methods. Keep all your purchases on one credit card. Using one credit ca Starbucks recalls over 260,000 Bodum coffee presses for injury risk 05/02/2019 03:20pm • Starbucks is recalling over 260,000 of its co-branded Bodum Recycled Coffee Presses because of possible injury risk. The plunger knob of the press can possibly break off and expose the metal rod, which poses a laceration risk, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in its recall message 5 common tax-filing mistakes to avoid next year 05/01/2019 08:00pm • Many taxpayers had an unpleasant surprise after filing this year. Their refund amount was lower than expected and, in some cases, filers ended up owing money at the end of the year. While some taxpayers benefited from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, others didn't fare as well from the tax refo What's in the final $4.4B Fairfax Co. budget, tax and fee plan? 04/30/2019 09:36pm • Fairfax County homeowners will not see a tax rate increase next year, but will still likely to see bills rise under a $4.4 billion budget that fully funds the budget request from the Virginia county's public school system. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-0-1 Tuesday to give prelim