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DC Council committee hears stories of struggle for unemployment benefits 09/16/2020 06:19pm • D.C. residents detailed their hardships in fighting to get their unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic to a council committee Wednesday. Their stories were part of a public oversight hearing held by At-Large Council member Elissa Silverman, who chairs the Committee on Labor and Workf Thousands who paid for 'get-rich-quick' training program can have debts wiped out, FTC says 09/16/2020 10:39am • Thousands of people who shelled out big bucks for online training programs that promised to teach them how to make money in the stock market will have their debts wiped out as part of a settlement between the Online Trading Academy and federal authorities. The Federal Trade Commission said the pr What Debt to Pay Off First? 09/16/2020 12:00am • Many Americans who have endured either unemployment or a reduced income are now battling debt. If this describes you and you're in the unfortunate position of trying to decide what debt to pay off first, I know that's stressful. It's easy to feel as if you'll never have fiscal sanity again. But you 12 Things to Do When You're Deep in Debt 09/16/2020 12:00am • Reducing debt often means changing your spending habits.There are a lot of challenges in the world right now, but it is possible to reduce your debt, even during shaky economic times and a pandemic. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total household debt decreased by $34 billion in t 9 Smart ETFs for Low-Risk Investors 09/16/2020 12:00am • ETFs for investors worried about the marketIn 2020, uncertainty has been the norm as the pandemic and related economic challenges have roiled stock markets. From the big declines for U.S. stocks in the spring to the uncertainty around a looming Brexit in Europe to more recent questions about tech st Understanding the Types of Federal Student Loans Available 09/16/2020 12:00am • Federal student loans make up the vast majority of student loans in the U.S. They are made by the federal government with the U.S. Department of Education acting as the lender, and they typically have better benefits and terms than private student loans. However, these benefits and terms can vary g Colleges in DC region move up in 2021 US News Best Colleges rankings 09/14/2020 04:11am • D.C.-area colleges moved up in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings after some methodology changes this year. The University of Maryland College Park rose to No. 58 in national colleges, up from No. 64 last year. Johns Hopkins University moved up from No. 10 to No. 9. Howard Unive Key changes in how 2021 Best Colleges rankings were calculated 09/14/2020 12:00am • Today marks the release of the 36th edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings. Over the decades, U.S. News has published data on colleges and universities to help prospective students and their families make the important -- and costly -- decision about where to go to college. Despite chang Princeton, Williams top 2021 US News Best Colleges rankings 09/14/2020 12:00am • Higher education can be a vast and confusing landscape, populated with thousands of colleges and universities across the nation, divided into many categories and comprising differing institutional missions. When making a decision on where to enroll, prospective students and families are faced wit Maryland brewery stresses support for small businesses during pandemic 09/11/2020 07:50pm • FILE -- Denizens Brewing founders Jeff Ramirez and Julie Verratti are photographed during the annual Make It Funky Festival on Sept. 30, 2017, at the Denizens in Silver Spring. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images) A Maryland business owner said the current economy is "o How to Pick Stocks: 7 Things All Beginner Investors Should Know 09/11/2020 12:00am • Do your homework before buying stocks.When you decide to try your hand at stock picking, it's essential to do your homework. Your goal is to find a good value -- especially if you plan to hold on to an asset for a while. But before you put full faith in a company, you should do thorough research, re Back-to-School Tips for Avoiding Child Identity Theft 09/10/2020 12:00am • As many children of all ages are starting school remotely this year, they're getting a crash course in internet security and protecting their identities. They're spending much more time online than they had in the past, often with a lot less adult supervision. And scammers have been out in full for 4 Options for Graduate School Loans 09/09/2020 12:00am • Many graduate school students borrow money to finance their education, but with so many options to consider, choosing the right student loan can feel almost as complicated as choosing a program of study. Don't worry, though -- the Student Loan Ranger is here to explain your choices and what you nee Personal Finance Rules It's OK to Break During a Pandemic 09/09/2020 12:00am • More Americans than ever are feeling insecure about their finances and struggling to make ends meet as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold of our health and economy. According to the All-American Impact Survey from Peak Prosperity, 49% of Americans reported a cut in income due to the pandemic while Q&A: BlackRock's Karen Schenone on Fixed Income Outlooks 09/09/2020 12:00am • While the stock market has been climbing despite the current state of the global economy, the fixed income market is faring less well. With interest rates bottoming out, the hunt for income without excessive risk is on. Do you try to cherry-pick individual bonds, or stick with bond funds despite fe