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The Truth About Credit Card Debt Settlement 09/30/2018 08:00pm • In general, your credit card company wants its money back -- all of it. Part of your agreement when using the card is that you'll pay back all the charges you've made, plus any interest and fees that you accrue. But, in some cases, credit card issuers realize that getting everything you owe simply i Will a New CEO Help General Electric Company (GE) Stock? 09/30/2018 08:00pm • On Monday morning, General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) announced it is replacing its CEO, taking a $23 billion charge related to its power business and cutting its full-year earnings guidance. Investors took GE's transparency and aggressive management change as good news, but analysts say the compan Colleges That Promote Social Mobility 09/30/2018 08:00pm • Introducing social mobility to the 2019 Best Colleges rankings generated a slew of questions from schools and media. The two questions everyone asks are: How did U.S. News calculate social mobility and which schools' ranks were helped by this factor? How U.S. News Calculated Social Mobility Upon t After Fairfax Co. barricade situation, man wanted for active warrants still at large 09/29/2018 07:31pm • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County police are searching for a man who evaded arrest Saturday by climbing into the ceiling of an Alexandria motel and escaping through an attic. Thodos may be driving a silver 2013 BMW X1 with Virginia tags UZE-8869. (Courtesy Fairfax County police) Alton Thodos, 32, 2nd suspect arrested in last week's Northeast DC shooting that wounded 4 09/28/2018 07:49pm • WASHINGTON — A second suspect sought in last week's Northeast D.C. shooting was arrested Friday, police said. Anthony Farmer, 27, of Northeast D.C. is charged with assault with intent to kill. A Southeast D.C. man, 26-year-old Michael Ross, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting o Plenty of playing time for Redskins’ young defensive line 09/28/2018 06:57pm • This article was written by WTOP's news partner, The Sports Capitol, and republished with permission. WASHINGTON -- The Redskins made a rare investment in their defensive line in 2016 and 2017 and the results have quickly showed. Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen, the two most recent first-round Should I Fund My Business with a Credit Card? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • If you're starting a business and looking for quick and easy financing, one source is as close as your wallet. Personal and business credit cards are an attractive way to pay for some of the bills you'll face as a business owner, especially in the early stages when cash flow can't always match expen Will Your Taxes Increase Under the New Tax Code? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • With the new tax bill passed last year, you may be wondering how the rewritten tax code will change exemptions, credits and individual income tax rates for the 2019 tax-filing season. While there are many factors that can impact whether your taxes will increase under the overhauled tax code, such as Vermont College Road Trip: Bennington College 09/27/2018 08:00pm • With just over 700 undergraduates and a rural setting in southern Vermont, Bennington College might seem to have the makeup of a sleepy college. But an intense spirit of creativity and doing things differently gives the campus a buzz. In many ways, Bennington offers an unconventional college experie Residents say gas fumes persist after DC lifts stop-work order 09/27/2018 02:13pm • WASHINGTON -- Gas fumes persist inside a luxury apartment building near Nationals Park in Southeast even after the city lifted a stop-work order imposed at a neighboring property. The cease and desist order was issued Aug. 24, after residents complained of a noxious odor in building common areas What You Should Know About Instant Approval Credit Cards 09/26/2018 08:00pm • If you need a new line of credit fast and have strong financial credentials, you could get approved for a new credit card in minutes -- or less. But an instant approval doesn't mean you'll have access to the credit line right away. Here's a look at instant approval credit cards and how to get one. W Are you guilty of these bad money habits? 09/26/2018 11:00am • Do you keep telling yourself, "I'll figure it out later"? Do you constantly make little purchases, telling yourself they don't count? These are just a few examples of common -- and risky -- behaviors that can damage your financial health. Nearly everyone has bad habits when it comes to their m Positive Views on Trade, but Countries Are Not Convinced 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Trade has long been a source of countries' domestic political debates and in recent years has become increasingly contentious on the international stage. Despite the political rhetoric about nations rethinking their economic relationships, people in advanced and emerging economies still have a posit How to Manage Old, Unpaid Student Loans 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Older borrowers owe a larger amount of student loan debt than they did a decade ago. In fact, nearly 40 percent of federal student loan borrowers age 65 and older are in default, according to a 2017 report released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While a statute of limitations exists fo When Is a Cash-Out Refinance Loan a Good Idea? 09/25/2018 08:00pm • In a cash-out refinance mortgage, you take a loan against your home in excess of what you owe, leaving you with cash available to spend. Adding to the debt against your home could be a smart move if the cash is used for the right purpose. Using it for the wrong purpose, however, could lead to finan