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AP FACT CHECK: Trump on women in the workforce 02/05/2019 11:44pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '3d360cd6-e471-4cbb-a0ad-ca0cccd74264' }).render("5506153610311b85");}); WASHINGTON (AP) — A look at one of Pr

Ovechkin breaks records, Beagle returns as Caps tank Canucks 3-2 02/05/2019 11:03pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, NBC Sports Washington. Sign up for NBC Sports Washington’s free email subscription today. WASHINGTON — The Capitals seemed to be progressing in their crawl back to normalcy with Tuesday night’s 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. With a

Which Credit Cards Offer a Free Hotel Stay Every Year? 02/05/2019 07:00pm • Hotel credit cards offer valuable perks for travelers who are loyal to one hotel brand. One of the most valuable benefits available on some hotel credit cards is a free night's stay after your cardholder anniversary. Most hotel credit cards charge an annual fee, but if your renewal also comes with a

Tax scams are on the rise — here's how to protect sensitive info 02/05/2019 05:39am • WASHINGTON — While minimizing what you owe or increasing your refund is usually the goal during tax season, protecting yourself from scams also should be a top priority. The Secret Service’s Global Investigative Operations Center issued a tax season phishing alert, saying large-scale scams a

Super Bowl LIII takeaway: Patriots’ win shows flaws in McVay logic 02/04/2019 07:25pm • WASHINGTON — So much for the Sean McVay Effect. In a game no one really wanted to see, the NFL's white knight and offensive wunderkind was, by his own admission, out-coached. Bill Belichick, who has now matched George Halas and Curly Lambeau for the most championships by a head coach, is lif

How to Check Your Child's Credit Report 02/04/2019 07:00pm • As a parent, you want to protect your child from all of life's perils. While you might be on the lookout for bullies and strangers, fraud and identity theft might not be on your radar. But they should be. "Risk is part of parenting," says Trevor Buxton, certified fraud examiner and assistant vice p

17 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hotels 02/04/2019 07:00pm • You'll find everything from impressive water parks to special in-room perks at these hotels.According to a Virtuoso survey of more than 1,000 travel advisors, multigenerational travel is the most popular vacation trend for 2019, with kids becoming more involved in the trip planning process. It's har

10 Top All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Enjoy hassle-free travel at these all-inclusive getaways. Though all-inclusive properties aren't as common in the U.S. as they are in vacation hot spots like Mexico or the Caribbean, there are still plenty of luxurious American resorts perfect for guests on the hunt for a hassle-free vacation. These

Why Investors Put Bonds in a Portfolio 02/04/2019 07:00pm • If there's one thing investors know about investing, it's just how much investors don't know. First, a hawkish Federal Reserve goes dovish on interest rates, which markets love. But trade war talks with China sputter and stagger, which markets hate. General Motors Co. (ticker: GM) has begun massive

Should Gap Year Students Take AP Exams? 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Taking a gap year -- or a year between the end of high school and the beginning of college -- is an appealing alternative for students who are looking for a break before enrolling. Students take gap years for a variety of reasons: to travel the globe, to work and save money, or to sort out their pl

How Investing Impacts Your Tax Bill 02/03/2019 07:00pm • If you're one of the millions of Americans who has a day job but also invests some of your income, you qualify as a casual investor. And yes, your investments, like most aspects of your financial life, do have an impact on your taxes. Whether you're new to investing, spent the year building out your

4 Expenses You Should Never Put on Your Business Credit Card 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Although the majority of credit cards in circulation are for consumers, the popularity of business credit cards is on the upswing. According to a 2018 report by the Mercator Advisory Group, the purchase volume of business credit cards is expected to go from $493 billion in 2017 to $686 billion in 2

12 shopping apps and sites to score best price 02/02/2019 11:00am • Use these money-saving tools to secure the best deals. Snagging the lowest price takes perseverance: It not only requires time and energy to uncover the best deals, but also knowing where to look for sales and discounts in the first place. But while deal hunting can be challenging and time-consum

Va. lawmakers still far apart on tax policy as urgency increases 02/01/2019 02:37pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginians could see their state tax refunds delayed or have to do a lot more work to file their tax returns correctly as state lawmakers remain far apart on tax policy. Lawmakers rejected legislation Friday to rapidly conform Virginia's tax code to recent changes in federa

Hoops on the Horizon: Big East’s big bottom 02/01/2019 01:10am • WASHINGTON — By the beginning of February, most conferences have set their course for 2019. The ACC (seven ranked teams) and Big Ten (five schools in the Top 25) have earned top-heavy reputations, while the rest of the Big 12 is getting in position for Kansas to win the league yet again (I think