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How Does Checking My Credit Affect My Credit Score? 10/25/2018 08:00pm • Credit and credit scores rely on multiple factors, and it's easy to get confused about which actions do and do not impact your credit. You may feel hesitant to check your credit under the misconception that it can hurt your credit score. But checking your credit does not have a negative impact on yo Tax-Filing Tips for College Students 10/25/2018 08:00pm • Filing taxes as a college student comes with a unique set of challenges. And determining whether and how to file taxes requires taking note of your previous year's employment, wages, tax withholding and parents' tax strategies. You may want to use the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday or winter break f DC voter guide: General election 2018 10/25/2018 04:24pm • WASHINGTON — In the general election Nov. 6, D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council: for chairman and at-large member, as well as ward members for wards 1, 3, 5 and 6. Maryland Voter Guide Virginia Voter Guide Bill lowering DC voting age to 16 passes comm How to Recover From Financial Mistakes Made in Your 20s 10/24/2018 08:00pm • So you made a few financial mistakes right out of college that you're still trying to correct. You finally understand the long-term implications of not paying attention to your credit score and not paying your credit card in full each month. Luckily, it's never too late to fix financial mistakes an How Do Peer-to-Peer Loans Work? The Complete Guide 10/24/2018 08:00pm • When you're looking to borrow money, your first thought may be to head straight to the bank. But you could be overlooking another option -- a peer-to-peer loan. This innovative lending alternative has grown increasingly popular over the last decade. And it may offer you advantages over traditional l Smart Strategies for Traveling With a Credit Card 10/24/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting another state or traveling abroad, your credit card could be put in more threatening situations than when used at home. You should always be aware of how you use and safeguard your credit card information, even if you're a seasoned traveler. Additionally, if you want to trav What to Do When Your New Home Is a Lemon 10/24/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to buying an old property, homeowners must prepare for unexpected repairs, potential structural problems, non-working appliances and other issues associated with poor construction. And while many states have seller disclosure laws to ensure buyers don't end up with unpleasant surprise In a bid to preserve affordable housing, Arlington Co. allows for more changes to older homes 10/24/2018 03:45pm • The Arlington County Board has signed off on some zoning changes to make it easier for the owners of older townhouses and duplexes to renovate or expand their homes. The Board voted unanimously yesterday (Tuesday) to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow for more changes to “nonconforming KPMG will add hundreds of new jobs in Tysons Corner 10/24/2018 09:34am • WASHINGTON — Big tax and audit advisory firm KPMG LLP will relocate its Tysons Corner headquarters and add hundreds of new jobs over the next few years. KPMG expects to relocate its International Drive headquarters to the new Boro development nearby in fall 2019 and will take up to seven floor How Small Businesses Can Save on Credit Card Processing Fees 10/23/2018 08:00pm • Each time a customer pays for a purchase with a credit or debit card, the seller must pay a credit card processing fee. Credit card processors, also known as merchant account providers, help facilitate credit card transactions and charge fees for doing so. These fees can take a lot out of the bottom 7 Retirement Investments for Stable Returns 10/23/2018 08:00pm • As you transition from a career to full-time retirement, your investments should shift away from volatile growth toward more stable returns. However, investors should not entirely abandon investing for growth in retirement. Those who retire in their 50s or 60s may have decades to live. Stocks shoul Do You Need Good Credit in Retirement? 10/23/2018 08:00pm • You may have followed your credit score closely during your working years, when milestones often coincided with credit checks for mortgages and car loans. However, certain factors related to credit change when you enter retirement. You might not have a mortgage anymore, and have no plans to purchas Good Reasons to Get a Personal Loan 10/22/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes you need extra cash to help pay off debt, fund a wedding, bankroll a much-needed bathroom renovation or take care of another financial need or goal. Some consumers may tap credit cards, home equity loans or even ask a relative for financial help. But others may opt for a personal loan, typ How to Attract Recruiters 10/22/2018 08:00pm • If you aren't desperate to get a job, that's great! This is the best time for you to set yourself up for your next career move. Just as people with high credit scores who don't need a loan are the ones banks clamor after, you can be the person companies and recruiters compete over to add to their pa How to Spot Credit Repair Scams 10/22/2018 08:00pm • Credit repair companies can help you dispute errors on your credit reports, but they can't do anything for you that you can't do on your own. What's more, credit repair scams are common and can leave you worse off than when you started. What Is Credit Repair?The term "credit repair" is often misunde