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When to Contact Your Student Loan Servicer 11/27/2018 07:00pm • The primary role of student loan servicers is to ensure that borrowers repay the balance of their loan according to the terms of the agreement. They are involved in the process from the time the loan is taken out until the last payment is made. Along the way, they provide monthly statements and keep A Checklist for Home Inspections 11/27/2018 07:00pm • Even in a seller's market, smart homebuyers aren't going to make a purchase without having a property professionally inspected first. "Today's buyers are really very savvy," says Robin Kencel, associate broker with the Robin Kencel Group of Compass Real Estate in Greenwich, Connecticut. That's why How to Get a Low-Limit Credit Card 11/27/2018 07:00pm • The maximum amount of money you can charge on a credit card is your credit limit. Lenders usually tailor the credit limit on your credit card to your financial situation after reviewing your credit report, credit score, income and other factors. Each lender weighs these factors differently dependin 9 FAQs About the Next U.S. Recession 11/27/2018 07:00pm • Investors are nervous about the economy.The year-end volatility in U.S. stocks has erased all of 2018's stock market gains, causing investors to worry about what to expect in 2019. Rising interest rates coupled with an international trade war and uncertainty in Washington has some investors concerne 9 Unique ETFs for Rising Interest Rates 11/27/2018 07:00pm • Investors can respond to the Fed's actions.The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates once again in September, and telegraphed its intentions to boost them at its meeting in December. Coupled with other factors, including the prospects of inflation, this rate trend has sparked uncertainty about DC among most expensive cities to have a baby 11/27/2018 09:41am • WASHINGTON — Bringing a newborn into the family brings joy — and more expenses. And it turns out the D.C. metro region is among the most expensive places to raise a child. Magnify Money added up a basic, no-frills monthly baby budget for America's 100 largest metropolitan areas, and included The Pros and Cons of Premium Credit Cards 11/26/2018 07:00pm • Premium credit cards come with rewards and perks -- but also hefty annual fees. So, if you decide to carry one, it's important to treat it like an investment. Here's what you should know about owning a premium credit card. What Is a Premium Credit Card?The opportunity to earn better-than-average rew The 'skinny' on DC-area gym classes: What to know, what to bring, how much they cost 11/26/2018 04:14am • WASHINGTON — If you walk or drive around the D.C. area, you may see the names of boutique gym classes — solidcore, CorePower Yoga, Zengo Cycle, Orangetheory Fitness, SoulCycle and more — and think, "I'd love to give one of those a try, but I just don't know what I'd be getting into." With n Tips on shopping smart and safely this Cyber Monday 11/26/2018 02:06am • WASHINGTON — Chances are, when you check your email on Monday morning, it will be jammed with Cyber Monday offers. If you're going to take advantage of the online specials, the Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Division said be sure to shop smart. Here are a few tips: Keep a File Folder: Do Investors Need a Daily Money Manager? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • The internet and mutual funds have given investors knowledge and independence previous generations might never have imagined. But many, perhaps most, continue to lean on professionals for guidance. That's easy to understand when it comes to big-ticket matters like growing a nest egg for retirement. A Guide to Different Types of College Degrees 11/25/2018 07:00pm • Students pursuing higher education have a world of options to choose from, from credentials such as badges and certificates to a range of college degree levels. Regardless of the path students choose, experts see a need for professional career training. "I believe we're in a time where some sort of Complete List of SBA Loan Requirements 11/25/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking to start or grow a small business, SBA loans can offer flexible financing options at competitive terms that you might not qualify for otherwise. Depending on the type of SBA loan, you can use the funds for a range of purposes, including to buy equipment, real estate or inventory, In Debt During the Holidays? 6 Ways to Keep Your Finances in Order 11/25/2018 07:00pm • It's no fun to go into the holidays when you're already in debt. I remember my long-ago holiday season of credit card debt and how stressful it was. So, I know it's tough, and I empathize with your situation. But I got through it without making my debt worse, and you can, too. Right now, make a vow Scammers at work: What you need to know about utility scams 11/23/2018 09:33pm • WASHINGTON — Scammers claiming to be from a utility are always at work, and lately, they’ve been busy going after Pepco customers. Christina Harper with Pepco said that Delmarva Power and Atlantic City Electric have also had reports of potential scams being attempted. In the latest cases, Black Friday bargains, bonding bring shoppers to area stores 11/23/2018 10:13am • CLARKSBURG, Md. — The numbers printed on a Black Friday placard over Coach handbags weren't all that motivated shoppers to flock to Clarksburg Premium Outlets early Friday morning. "70 percent — that's a good deal," said one mother, as she browsed through leather purses with her teenage daug