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Commentary: Steps Taken to Repair the 2008 Great Recession Have Created New Problems 09/11/2018 08:00pm • BEIJING -- Finally, after many false starts, setbacks and stumbles, the 2008 financial crisis seems to be behind us. The U.S. economy is surging, with unemployment at its lowest level in 18 years and stocks hitting all-time highs. Sluggish Europe and Japan have enjoyed solid rebounds, too. In the de 7 Steps for Your Fall Financial Checkup 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it's easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a May survey by Capital One found that 87 percent of Americans say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. "It is easy for pe Most DC-area consumers aren’t ready for another recession 09/11/2018 08:45am • WASHINGTON — It was 10 years ago this week, on Sept. 15, 2008, that Lehman Brothers collapsed, which in fairly short order triggered the worst financial crisis in decades. The economy has recovered, with the longest-running bull market in Wall Street’s history by most measures, and increasing When's the Next Financial Crisis Coming -- and How Do You Prepare? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • A decade has passed since the height of the last major financial crisis. And if you have a pessimistic -- or practical -- mindset, you know that Americans are due for another money meltdown in the future. Today's economy looks different than it did 10 years ago. The U.S. stock market has experienced How Good Is Credit Card Travel Insurance? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • No one plans a trip expecting something will go wrong. But if it does, your credit card could provide you with some relief. Many credit cards offer one or more forms of travel insurance to protect you on your trip. Depending on the card and how you book your trip, though, you may run into some limi 8 College Majors With Great Job Prospects 09/10/2018 08:00pm • When the time comes to choose a major, many college students are torn between going with a subject they're most interested in and choosing a field that will set them up for a plum job after graduation. The good news is that it's often possible to do both. In fact, 4 in 5 undergraduates choose a majo Pepco will give drivers money to go electric 09/10/2018 08:06am • WASHINGTON — Pepco will offer incentives for residential and commercial customers to install electric vehicle charging stations. The utility also has plans for public charging stations throughout the District. Pepco is seeking D.C. Public Service Commission approval to implement a number of pro 5 mistakes college students make with credit cards 09/09/2018 08:00pm • You're away from home, and you have a credit card. Could life get any better? It might seem like a dream come true right now, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you use your credit card the wrong way. Let's take a look at the top-five mistakes college students make so that you can avoid 8 Lesser-Known Money-Saving Features You Get With Amazon Prime 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Ever since the fee for Amazon Prime membership went up to $119 a year, the big question has become whether it's worth the cost. Free two-day shipping is Prime's most famous benefit, but membership has a bunch of other perks that can help you get your money's worth. Are you using Prime to its full po 14 tuition-free colleges 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Some schools don't charge tuition. Want to go to college but wish you could avoid tuition? It's possible. Schools throughout the country offer free tuition to admitted students. But read the fine print. Students may have to hail from a certain state or region or come from a low-income background. How Much Is a Liberal Arts Degree From the Ivy League Worth? 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Haley Hoffman Smith attended the University of Colorado--Boulder for two years before she decided to transfer to Brown University as a humanities major to propel her career aspirations. In May, the 22-year-old graduated from the Rhode Island Ivy League school with a concentration in gender studies a Save Money by Attending Tuition-Free Colleges 09/09/2018 08:00pm • A handful of colleges and universities don't add tuition to the bill, but their students usually have to work or serve in return for their education. The schools that waive tuition are few and typically require some form of service along with strict eligibility guidelines. Most still charge room, b 10 Questions Every College Student Should Ask Before Getting a Credit Card 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Look before you leap into credit cardsBuilding a good credit history while you're in college gives you a big advantage when you graduate. For starters, you'll have an easier time renting an apartment. You might even dazzle prospective employers who decide to look over your credit report. Visual proo Why Investors Watch the Yield Curve 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Short-term interest rates have been inching up faster than long-term rates, a condition called a "flattening yield curve" that for decades has predicted recessions and put investors into a quandary. What should investors do? The options range from nothing to changing holdings to employing strategies Loudoun Co. police make two arrests in larceny from vehicle spree 09/09/2018 09:07am • WASHINGTON — Two Virginia men are in custody after an exhaustive police investigation into a multi-jurisdiction larceny spree throughout Loudoun County. The Loudoun County Sheriff's office allege Edward L. Campbell, Jr., 25, of Ashburn and Craig Nipper-Duval, 22, of Herndon are responsible for