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Movie Review: Malek shines as Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' biopic 11/02/2018 12:40am • WASHINGTON -- Few singers could belt to the rafters like Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. His four-octave range is not only the greatest voice in rock history, it was my own formative introduction to music as Queen's "Greatest Hits" was the very first cassette tape I ever owned. This weeke Should You Get a Credit Card or Loan for Your Startup? 11/01/2018 08:00pm • When you're launching a startup, there's one very important question to answer: Where will you find the capital to get your venture off the ground and keep it afloat? Personal and business credit cards are an option if you're looking for convenience and flexibility as you cover business expenses and 7 Tax Moves to Consider Before 2019 11/01/2018 08:00pm • With the end of the year fast approaching, you may already be contemplating how to prep for tax time and get the most out of the changes introduced with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. With adjusted credits, exemptions and tax brackets, now is an ideal time to look at your finances and take crucial 7 Ways to Reduce the Cost of an Online Degree 10/31/2018 08:00pm • An online degree program can be a big investment. Luckily for 37-year-old northern Virginia resident Grant Clough, his employer offers workers $8,000 per year toward tuition reimbursement for those who choose to continue their education. Clough, director of talent acquisition at AARP, initially cons 4 Ways to Get a Better Rate at Your Bank 10/31/2018 08:00pm • After eight rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the last two years, deposit rates are on the rise. However, you may not be seeing higher interest rates from your bank. What gives? Although big banks have been fast to raise credit card and loan rates, they have been in no rush in raising deposit China Expands Its Surveillance Model By Training Other Governments 10/31/2018 08:00pm • The past year has witnessed increasingly severe tests for online privacy and freedom. From the Cambridge Analytica scandal to numerous other data breaches affecting millions of people worldwide, the internet has increasingly become a power playground for numerous individuals, companies and governme How Federal Interest Rates Work 10/31/2018 08:00pm • If you've ever owned a credit card, borrowed money or put funds in a savings account, you know that interest rates have an impact on how much money stays in your pocket. There's a complex system that dictates what interest rates are at any given time. Here's how it works. What Are Federal Interest R 10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro How to Get a Home Construction Loan 10/31/2018 08:00pm • You've picked out a plot of land, settled on a builder and chosen the design for your new home. But how do you pay for it? You probably can't get a standard mortgage, because the collateral -- the home -- doesn't exist yet. This is where a home construction loan comes in. A home construction loan c 3 candidates, 3 competing visions in race for Montgomery Co. executive 10/31/2018 05:14pm • WASHINGTON — Two veteran members of the Montgomery County Council with two very different visions for the county and a perennial Republican candidate are vying in a rare three-way race to be the next chief executive of Maryland's most populous county. Marc Elrich, a three-term member of the cou Is It Always Bad to Cancel a Credit Card? 10/30/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to credit, there are few absolutes. If you miss a payment, that's never good. If you max out all of your credit cards, then yes, you can count on something bad happening to your credit score. But closing a credit card? Well, that is probably a bad idea. There are a few situations wher 9 Funds to Leverage the Market 10/30/2018 08:00pm • A buffet of choices for an aggressive investor.The proliferation of exchange-traded products has allowed investors to deploy many strategies that used to require sophistication or expensive cost structures. There also are supercharged "leveraged" funds, providing two times or three times the exposur Know Your Consumer Protection Rights When it Comes to Student Loans 10/30/2018 08:00pm • While many new college undergraduates borrow money to pay for college, not all of their debt comes from federal student loans. In fact, borrowers owed a combined total of $118.17 billion in private student loans in the first quarter of this year, according to a report released by MeasureOne. Th e s A lot of what you buy online, you eat 10/30/2018 07:50am • WASHINGTON — People are spending more and more online, and what they are spending the most buying online might surprise you. “Food is what Americans are buying the most online,” Ted Rossman at CreditCards.com told WTOP. “We found that 26 percent of U.S. adults are buying groceries onli Tax tricks and treats: Are you ready for the grim tax reaper? 10/30/2018 06:18am • WASHINGTON — It’s Halloween and the Grim Tax Reaper lurks in the shadows patiently waiting to collect his due! Beware of the 2018 tax rule changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that may bring unexpected tricks to the unprepared. There’s still time before year-end to utilize a f