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Iverson Mall likely to be sold after owner defaults on loan 10/26/2021 02:15pm • The former Iverson Mall in suburban Maryland is likely to be offered up for sale after its owner defaulted on a loan it took out to acquire the Hillcrest Heights retail center in 2014. A circuit court judge in Prince George's County issued an order in July to appoint a third party, Black Dog Receiv DC lawmakers consider extending consumer protections to student loan borrowers 10/25/2021 04:41pm • D.C. lawmakers say student loan debt is treated differently than any other debt, with predatory lenders targeting young borrowers who oftentimes don't know their options or what terms to look for. Council members are hearing from the public and experts about how to craft legislation to protect bo 20 Cheap Foods to Buy When You're Broke 10/25/2021 12:00am • When money is tight, as it has been for a lot of people in these pandemic-charged and inflationary times, it makes sense to cut back on what you're spending at the grocery store. But while spending less on groceries is a seemingly simple way to stretch your dollars, buying cheap foods for budget mea Conditional Scholarships for Law School: What to Know 10/25/2021 12:00am • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post. Q: How do you feel about conditional schola How to Streamline Your Finances 10/21/2021 12:00am • It seems like every month brings news of the latest financial app or hot investment strategy. However, chasing trends can result in an accumulation of accounts and an unfocused financial strategy. "It's important not to keep all our eggs in one basket, but sometimes we have (too) many baskets," says 9 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks in the S&P 500 10/20/2021 12:00am • Go for big income investments with large dividend yields.When it comes to dividend stocks, many investors are only interested in the larger and more established companies out there that pay back their shareholders. That's because, while you can find some high-yield offerings in the smaller sections Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards Add Benefits 10/19/2021 12:00am • All five Southwest Rapid Rewards business and consumer credit cards have expanded their benefits. The co-branded airline rewards cards, issued by Chase, are also not increasing their annual fees. Among the changes is a temporary boost to the sign-up bonus for the three consumer cards -- the Southwe She Also Served: A Woman Veteran Spotlight with Kim Byers 10/15/2021 01:33pm • This content is sponsored by American Military University. Kim Byers spent 30 years in the U.S. Army, traveling around the nation and around the world, but long before that she knew at a young age that she wanted to be part of the military experience. Byers was born in Detroit, Michigan, and w The week in bankruptcies: 2 entities in Greater Washington 10/15/2021 10:00am • The Washington Business Journal offers a weekly roundup of bankruptcy filings in the region based on public records collected by parent company American City Business Journals. During the week that ended Oct. 8, Washington-area bankruptcy courts recorded two business filings. Year to date through O DC Council members introduce college athlete compensation bill 10/15/2021 08:08am • Legislation aimed at placing guidelines in D.C. around recent rule changes from the NCAA, which allow college student-athletes to be paid for endorsements or publicity deals, has been unveiled by six council members. The College Student Athlete Compensation Amendment Act of 2021 was introduced Th China's record factory inflation poses another threat to supply chains 10/14/2021 06:39am • The cost of goods leaving China's factories is surging by the highest rate on record, stoking fears about stagflation in the world's second largest economy at a time when it is already grappling with an extreme power crunch and deepening debt woes. The producer price index — which measures the Should You Get a Business Credit Card? 10/14/2021 12:00am • Most business owners start out needing resources to sustain themselves during their companies' early stages. Owners need everything from a computer and a telephone to specialty equipment. But obtaining financing as a new business can be challenging. That's where a business credit card comes in. A b How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 10/14/2021 12:00am • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. Many financial advisors, however, aren't interested in working with the middle class. Many firms in recent years have stopped paying commission American Express Adds Benefits to Business Platinum Card 10/14/2021 12:00am • American Express has revamped its Business Platinum Card with more benefits for business users. The latest version of the card is available in the U.S. today, and existing cardholders will also receive the new features. 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