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Navy Federal Credit Union hit with banking glitch for 2nd straight day 02/14/2019 01:45pm • WASHINGTON — Navy Federal Credit Union members were once again frozen out of their accounts Thursday, the second day in a row for a major customer-facing system failure. But, shortly before 2 p.m., a Navy Federal spokesperson said, "All our systems are now up and running. Our members' accounts Hilton named by Fortune as best company to work for; 6 other local businesses make list 02/14/2019 07:33am • WASHINGTON — Hilton, a McLean, Virginia-based global hospitality company, climbed to the top of Fortune's annual Best Companies to Work For list for 2019. The company, which has more than 5,400 managed and franchised properties in 106 countries, climbed 32 spots since last year's list. Accor Navy Federal Credit Union hit with banking glitch for 2nd time in 2 months 02/13/2019 07:11pm • WASHINGTON — Navy Federal Credit Union customers were unable to access their accounts online or via the credit union's mobile app Wednesday. Navy Federal said Wednesday morning that it was experiencing an outage online and on the mobile app, and that it was working to get everything up and runn Survey: Almost 30 pct. of Americans carry more credit debt than savings 02/13/2019 11:48am • WASHINGTON — The 2019 edition of Bankrate.com's survey on the saving habits of Americans is out, and it paints a grim picture. The number of Americans who have more credit card debt than emergency savings is 29 percent, a number sharply higher compared to last year's 21 percent, and it's also t US carmakers brace for a downshift in 2019, but here's what sold like hotcakes in 2018 02/13/2019 11:20am • U.S. auto manufacturers predict new-vehicle sales will hit a five-year low in 2019 amid rising interest rates and escalating trade tensions abroad. Industry analysts anticipate U.S. auto sales will drop to 16.8 million units this year, down roughly 500,000 units from 2018's total and off nearly 4 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 Woodrow Wilson High School under fire for name 02/12/2019 08:59pm • WASHINGTON — America's 28th president led the nation to victory in World War I. He appears on many historians' lists of the country's best presidents, but a conversation is underway about taking that name off one of Washington's most diverse high schools — Woodrow Wilson High in Northwest D.C. 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 Invest in the Ones You Love 02/12/2019 07:00pm • This month, as you consider how to say "I love you" to that special person in your life, skip the flowers, stuffed animals and chocolates, and opt instead for the true gift of romance: life insurance. While this might not be immediately as well-received as jewelry, per se, it is a gift that will kee 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 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 Kill Your Fear of Debt 02/11/2019 07:00pm • After her husband nearly died from complications following surgery, Liz Gendreau and her family decided to become completely debt-free. The goal was to protect themselves in case something similar happened again, says Gendreau, who is 38. After repaying high-interest debt, Gendreau tackled her mortg 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 What International Students Should Know About Health Insurance in the U.S. 02/11/2019 07:00pm • Before applying to and enrolling at a U.S. university, prospective international students may want to start thinking about medical insurance. Many U.S. universities require students enrolled at their school, including international students, to have health insurance. Health insurance policies and c