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The Worst Credit Card Mistake You're Making Right Now 01/28/2019 07:00pm • It's really hard to pinpoint the very worst credit card mistake because there are so many options to consider. Getting a cash advance on your credit card? Yes, that's a bad one. Using your balance transfer card for new purchases? Don't do that one, either. Both of those mistakes might lead you into What Is the Carnivore Diet? 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Karen Foreman-Brown ate very few carbs for nearly a year. She and her husband, who were following the keto diet, filled their bellies with fat- and protein-rich items like brisket and brie, and their shopping carts with non-starchy vegetables like cauliflower and kale. They didn't consume cupcakes a The fight to keep the NFL away from RFK Stadium 01/28/2019 12:48am • WASHINGTON — In a vacuum, it seems easy: Why wouldn’t you want the NFL back in Washington? It’s a point of civic pride, to have your sports team play within your city’s limits; for the caravan of fans from around the suburbs and exurbs and beyond to migrate to the hub for which the team i Pros and cons of private student loans 01/27/2019 07:00pm • Aside from buying a house, paying for college can be one of the biggest investments many Americans make. According to College Board, the average cost to attend an in-state four-year public college was $9,970 for the 2017-18 school year. That one-year cost is up 3.1 percent from the year before. And My Baby Was Born Too Early. Now What? 01/27/2019 07:00pm • When Martha Williams' daughter Avery arrived seven years ago, she was so tiny that her father's wedding band could easily slide onto her forearm, all the way up near the elbow. Avery had been born nearly three months too soon, and her first weeks of life were a challenging time for her family. Will What a Good College GPA Is and Why It Matters 01/27/2019 07:00pm • When it comes to grade-point average in college, it may seem similar to high school, but the stakes are higher with financial aid, scholarships and even enrollment on the line. What is a good GPA in college and how is that defined? At minimum, experts say, students must generally meet a GPA standard Pros and Cons to Buying American Express Stock (AXP) 01/27/2019 07:00pm • For investors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) stock, it wasn't always about the plastic. Founded in 1850 by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo and John Butterfield, American Express's early business model was well-suited for the times -- to deliver money and packages over long distances to people How Investors Can Best Use a 529 Plan 01/27/2019 07:00pm • State-run 529 plans have been a staple of the college savings landscape for years. But a 529 account has never been as easy as ordinary investments to choose and manage. With the new tax rules passed about a year ago and the financial markets looking shaky, families may wonder if the venerable 529 i Federal workers eager to return to work, concerned about future 01/26/2019 04:31pm • WASHINGTON — Federal workers who have missed two paychecks said they are eager to return to their jobs on Monday, but they're concerned about the potential of yet another government shutdown in three weeks. Announcing the agreement on Friday to end the shutdown, President Donald Trump said Shutdown specials: DC-area deals for furloughed government workers 01/25/2019 02:20pm • EDITOR'S NOTE: President Donald Trump announced Jan. 25 he would sign a bill temporarily reopening the government and ensuring back pay for federal employees. It's unclear if and how long the shutdown deals will remain in effect. WASHINGTON — From food and drinks to free activities, government Credit unions, banks offer shutdown assistance to federal workers 01/25/2019 07:44am • WASHINGTON — Federal workers are grasping at straws to make ends meet during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Small businesses are struggling, essential personnel are at risk of being classified as AWOL and furloughed feds are using resources from local food banks and charities, First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Florida Residents 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Breaking into homeownership can be difficult. Hurdles such as affordability, credit history and market prices keep many people from achieving their goal of owning a house. Fortunately for Floridians, federal and state programs and mortgage products are aimed at first-time homebuyers to help ease the When Should You Have Multiple Credit Cards? 01/24/2019 07:00pm • When used responsibly, credit cards can help you manage expenses, establish a positive credit history, and take advantage of rewards and other benefits along the way. With so many different types of credit cards and card features available, it may make sense to carry more than one to maximize their 9 Great European Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Look abroad for income.When many investors look for income, they focus on the U.S. stocks they know. Unfortunately, Wall Street doesn't award extra credit for past successes or big name recognition, as investors have seen with the fall of former dividend favorite General Electric Co. (ticker: GE). I 7 Best Places To Hold Short-Term Cash 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Short-term funds have big-time returns.Short-term investments may be a good solution for those looking to remain liquid or stashing cash in an emergency fund. With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, rates on securities that mature anywhere from several days to a few years are boasting some