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Progressive uprising marks an existential moment for Democrats 09/29/2021 12:01am • Progressives in Congress are finally armed with the leverage they have craved for years and sense an existential moment for their movement. In the fight with Democratic Party moderates over President Joe Biden's $4 trillion agenda, the left's long-held dreams of sweeping reform -- most clearly em 5 Creative Ways to Reduce Your Student Loan Debt 09/29/2021 12:00am • There are a few proven rules of thumb to follow when it comes to financial health. One is to try to pay off student loan debt as fast as your budget will allow. Hitting fast forward when paying off student loans is a wise step that sets you up for overall financial wellness. Paying off or even just What the Credit CARD Act of 2009 Means for You 09/29/2021 12:00am • On May 22, 2009, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama. You don't have to remember that long title because it's also known as simply the CARD Act of 2009. The CARD Act was implemented in three stages, but a large part of the le How HBCUs Are Addressing the Cost of College 09/29/2021 12:00am • Leaving college with large amounts of student loan debt can often delay a graduate's decision to earn an advanced degree, buy a house or contribute to their retirement plan, in turn affecting lifetime earnings and wealth. Black graduates -- who as a group owe $25,000 more in student loans on avera Yellen says infrastructure overhaul will boost US economy 09/28/2021 04:07pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that President Joe Biden's spending proposals will address long-overdue U.S. infrastructure needs and prepare the country to meet future challenges. In remarks before the National Association for Business Economists, Yellen called o DC extends amnesty program for drivers with unpaid tickets 09/27/2021 01:06pm • D.C. is extending its amnesty program for drivers with overdue tickets until the end of the year, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday. The program will now end Dec. 31 instead of Sept. 30, as originally planned. It waives all penalties on late tickets related to parking, minor moving violations 5 things to know about the Evergrande crisis: A simple breakdown 09/27/2021 05:43am • The world is still waiting to find out what will happen to troubled Chinese conglomerate Evergrande and its enormous mountain of debt. The property developer's debt crisis is a major test for Beijing. Some analysts fear it could even turn into China's Lehman Brothers moment, sending shockwaves ac How to Lend Money to Family and Friends 09/27/2021 12:00am • It's a scenario many of us are familiar with: being hit up for a loan from someone you care about. And now you need to decide whether to lend that family member or friend money. Of course, you already know the main reasons not to loan money to a friend or relative, especially a serious amount. You The week in bankruptcies: 2 entities in Greater Washington 09/24/2021 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 Sept. 17, Washington-area bankruptcy courts recorded two business filings, including one with t 9 Best High Dividend Stocks to Buy 09/24/2021 12:00am • Here are some high dividend yield stocks that analysts love.The U.S. jobs market has recovered substantially from its 2020 lows, and inflation has risen at least temporarily to multiyear highs. But the federal funds interest rate, the rate banks charge each other to borrow money overnight, has been Germany's Elections: Who Will Be the Next Angela Merkel? 09/24/2021 12:00am • Observers of German society will quickly point out that the country's residents resist change and prize continuity. And for good reason, when looking back at the 20th century: instigating and losing two world wars, the second of which left Europe in ruins and the country divided between East and We What Is a Financial Plan? 09/23/2021 12:00am • A financial plan is the heart of the financial advising process. In a way, it's the map for your clients' money, there to guide them financially from where they are today to where they want to be. Without a plan, investors are just paddling in an open sea, hoping their direction and speed will be e How to Become a Filmmaker and Why 09/23/2021 12:00am • Videos are everywhere in the modern world, appearing not only on television sets and movie theater screens, but also on computers and smartphones. Some advertise products and services while others advocate for political and social causes. Many videos are designed to educate or entertain an audience Survey: For Americans With Unsecured Debt, Credit Cards Mostly to Blame 09/22/2021 12:00am • A late August 2021 survey from U.S. News & World Report shows that among Americans who carry unsecured debt, more than 53% say it's mostly from credit cards. Credit card debt is considered unsecured debt, which means it isn't linked to an asset, such as a house or a car. Respondents were asked Md. county executives: ‘Healthy competition’ can drive local policies on climate change 09/21/2021 04:12pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Less than a month after remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through Annapolis and inundated parts of Maryland with floods, county executives from