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5 ways you're wasting your credit card rewards 11/12/2017 09:41pm • You may be wasting your credit card rewards. At least, that's the conclusion of an annual Consumer Spending Index released by TD Bank; their late-October study included survey information conducted from March 22 to March 28 from 1,002 consumers. It found that almost one in five consumers (18 perc 5 Things Grads Should Know About Student Loans After the Grace Period Ends 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Choosing to delay payments after college or grad school or picking a certain repayment plan can determine how much you'll pay over the lifetime of your student loans. Monique Prince, who graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2011 with a master's in social work, borrowed nearly $60,000 to What Is an ETF? A Beginner's Guide 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Exchange-traded funds made their debut in 1993 as a little-known, obscure financial security. Today, they're an essential tool for both professional and retail investors, and they're driving big changes in the field of investment management. So what is an ETF, exactly? At their core, ETFs are fund WWII vets honored at their memorial 11/11/2017 07:28pm • WASHINGTON — There are few opportunities left to personally thank those from the "Greatest Generation" who fought and won World War II. Sadly, many of those veterans are no longer with us and those who are, are in their 90s. On Saturday at the World War II Memorial, a ceremony paid tribute to t How MBA Applicants With Military Backgrounds Can Fund Their Education 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Sometimes, business school applicants with a military background qualify for more than enough service-related scholarship money to attend graduate school for free. If you want reassurance that it is possible, consider the story of John Healy, a first-year MBA student at Northeastern University's D' 9 ETFs That Go Up When the Market Goes Down 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Is it time for a market correction?The Standard & Poor's 500 index continues its bullish ways, flirting with the 2,600 mark after a recent surge thanks to corporate earnings. So far, the index is up more than 15 percent this year. But while many have profited from the bull market, there are plen Washington ranks high for 'maxed-out' credit card holders 11/09/2017 11:48am • WASHINGTON — Credit card balances in the U.S. now total nearly $800 billion, according to the Federal Reserve, the highest since 2009, and Washington-area consumers account for a chunk of that. LendingTree analyzed credit card data in the 50 largest metro areas, as provided by TransUnion, and r Maximize Odds of Earning a Full Ride to Business School 11/08/2017 07:00pm • Some MBA applicants have the opportunity to attend business school without paying a cent for their education. That's what happens when applicants receive subsidies for their MBA studies -- either through scholarships, fellowships, need-based financial aid, company sponsorships or a combination of s 3 Ways Real Estate Can Boost Your Retirement Income 11/08/2017 07:00pm • There's big appeal in the idea of investing in real estate right now. And it's not just because of all the attention these days on President Donald Trump, who made his fortune in the industry. Many real estate-related investments have done quite well in the last decade or so. The median sales price Should You Invest Outside Your 401k? 11/08/2017 07:00pm • With unemployment at its lowest level in 16 years, wages drifting steadily higher and inflation still less than 2 percent, the U.S. economy may be at its strongest point in decades. But the robust economy is creating a new problem for many Americans who must decide what to do with extra earnings at 5 Potential Roadblocks to Stock Market Growth 11/07/2017 07:00pm • No doubt about it -- the U.S. stock market is still firing on all cylinders, as the number of naysayers who say a market slide is imminent grows. Consider these attention-getters: -- The Standard & Poor's 500 index is up 15.8 percent on a year-to-date basis.-- The Dow Jones industrial average is Why You Should Avoid 401k Loans 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Though surveys show the average investor is not saving enough for retirement, some have done pretty well, using large contributions and handsome stock returns to build substantial holdings. But for many, a 401(k) is the most substantial account, perhaps the only account, and in an emergency the inve Know the Tax Implications of Eliminating Student Loans 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Federal student loan borrowers who cannot work due to an illness or injury may have their loans discharged due to total and permanent disability. Borrowers can qualify for this discharge in one of three ways: with doctor certification, Social Security benefits or certification from the Department of Virginia's Tax Amnesty program ending soon 11/07/2017 11:13am • Washington — Virginia taxpayers with delinquent state taxes are running out of time to pay up without penalty. Virginia's Tax Amnesty program, approved by the 2017 General Assembly, has a goal of collecting $89.5 million. In September, Virginia Tax sent almost 400,000 mailers to taxpayers wh Why Your Credit Report Could Make or Break Your Next Job Application 11/06/2017 07:00pm • It's the big day -- you dress to impress, print extra copies of your resume and don a winning smile. Unfortunately, you might be destined to fail before you ever walk into that job interview, despite your rock-solid qualifications. A recent survey by CareerBuilder found that 72 percent of employers