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Ellevest Co-founder Helps Women Invest 01/06/2019 07:00pm • Sallie Krawcheck, one of the most influential women on Wall Street, doesn't like to talk about herself. She'd rather tell you about the barriers women face to investing than how she got her own start. Krawcheck is CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, a digital investment advisor designed specifically f How to Raise Financially Independent Daughters 01/06/2019 07:00pm • Women are better investors than men, but if you tell them that, they won't believe you. Only 9 percent of women think they can outperform their male counterparts, according to a study by Fidelity Investments. This lack of confidence holds them back from investing and taking charge of their financia Prince George's Co. school board member proposes free meals for students during shutdown 01/06/2019 06:27am • WASHINGTON — Later this week, federal workers will notice the impact of the federal government shutdown in their bank accounts. And whether they’re on furlough or working without getting paid, bills will be showing up. But there’s one expense a local school system is hoping to cover for par Charles Co. schools increase school-lunch credit during shutdown 01/04/2019 12:02pm • WASHINGTON — An area school system is giving families a break on lunches during the federal government shutdown. Charles County Public Schools announced Friday that they’re increasing the meal credit — given for students who try to buy lunches and have no money — on their accounts during Blue, Yellow Line single-tracking, end of Saturday Metro parking fees this weekend 01/04/2019 09:45am • WASHINGTON — Blue and Yellow Line trains are cut back to every 20 minutes each this weekend, but the biggest change for Metro may be the elimination of short-lived Saturday parking fees. Blue and Yellow Line trains are scheduled to single-track between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport. Md. Gov. Hogan announces plan to boost investment in 'opportunity zones' 01/03/2019 08:08pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday the designation of 149 struggling neighborhoods where federal dollars would be used to encourage investment in job creation, to be called "opportunity zones." Hogan made the announcement in Baltimore City, where 42 opportunity zones wil Ways to Build Credit as a Student 01/03/2019 07:00pm • Establishing credit while you're in school can help make the transition into post-graduation life much easier. Good credit can help you qualify for lower interest rates on a student loan refinance, pass an employment background check or get approved for an apartment lease. But when it comes to buil What Is a Student Loan Servicer? 01/03/2019 07:00pm • Student loans account for a large and increasing share of consumer debt, especially for younger borrowers. According to third-quarter 2018 Federal Reserve data, borrowers in the U.S. owed more than $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. That mountain of debt is handled by student loan servicers -- the Will 2019 be the year of the millennial homebuyer? 01/03/2019 07:00pm • Only 32 percent of millennials owned a home in 2015, according to a 2018 Millennial Homeownership Report from the Urban Institute. However, that might change in 2019. While interest rates are rising, housing prices are expected to stabilize, offering additional affordable options to first-time ho How to Determine the Right Number of AP Classes to Take 01/02/2019 07:00pm • Advanced Placement classes can set applicants apart in a competitive college admissions environment, demonstrating the ability to perform well on more challenging coursework. Experts say performing well in AP courses often signals readiness for college. But for students looking to land at a top col 8 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor During Volatile Markets 01/02/2019 07:00pm • Protect your portfolio against market volatility. As the S&P 500 ended 2018 down 6.2 percent after the fourth quarter's wild price swings, it's understandable to feel a little queasy about stock market gyrations. But one of the first facts about investing in stocks is to know that price swings a What Happens When You Stop Making Credit Card Payments? 01/02/2019 07:00pm • Whether the reason is a layoff, a medical emergency or a pile of debt that is more than you can afford, struggling to pay credit card bills is a problem many people face. When you quit making credit card payments, you can be charged late fees and higher interest rates and take a hit on your credit. 10 expenses destroying your budget 01/02/2019 07:00pm • Building a budget doesn't require saying goodbye to every small luxury and tiny treat. Instead, making a spending plan can help you identify budgetary leaks and make room for worthwhile splurges. Read on for details on which expenses you should be cutting from your budget, with advice from U.S Metro customers delayed 10 minutes to receive future ride credit 01/02/2019 09:55am • WASHINGTON — Late to work because of Metro? Perhaps Metro's latest New Year's resolution can bring some relief. Starting Wednesday through June 30, Metro customers who are delayed 10 minutes or more during rush hour will receive a credit toward future Metro rides. Until now, the refund deadlin 5 ways to tell if a slowdown will turn into a recession 01/02/2019 06:40am • Clifton Broumand has started noticing something is off at the trade shows. Since 1982, he's been selling medical-grade keyboards and mice produced at his facility in Landover, Maryland, and he's been through a few recessions. Each time, he gets the feeling one's coming when foot traffic seems to