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Md. assembly debates future of multibillion-dollar public school reform 02/18/2020 09:08am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Hundreds of people filled hearing rooms and rallied in Annapolis on Monday as the General Assembly took the unusual step of convening a Survey: Cheating with finances just as bad, or worse, than cheating romantically 02/16/2020 12:38pm • Order an expensive package in the mail and didn't tell your partner? Have an extra credit card your spouse doesn't know about? These are forms of financial infidelity, and in a new U.S. News & World Report Survey, 60% say that cheating financially is just as bad or worse than cheating romanti SAIC will acquire Unisys Federal for $1.2 billion 02/06/2020 01:27pm • Reston-based Science Applications International Corp. (Courtesy SAIC) Reston, Virginia-based Science Applications International Corp. — already one of the largest government IT contractors in the country — has agreed to acquire the federal services IT business of Unisys Corp. for $1.2 billio 15 tips for living frugally without looking cheap 02/05/2020 07:00pm • Do you hate the idea of brown-bagging it as everyone else in the office goes out for lunch? Do you dread parking your old-school Camry in a lot full of BMWs? Do you hope no one sees you with your coupons in the grocery store? If keeping up appearances is important to you, there are plenty of ways Dulles Greenway toll hikes could be coming, but without more Va. state oversight 02/02/2020 07:23am • As even higher tolls are on the horizon for Virginia's Dulles Greenway, pressure is mounting to rein in those hikes — but a move to do just that failed to get the needed support in Richmond on Thursday. The owners of the Dulles Greenway, a privately-owned toll road in Loudoun County, have appli Maryland lawmakers call for cutting late fees on toll fines 02/01/2020 03:02pm • A group of Maryland lawmakers say they've heard from drivers who complain about getting tagged with hundreds — sometimes even thousands — of dollars in late fees connected to Maryland's video tolling system. Maryland's $50 late fees on video toll fines are too high, said Del. Al Carr, D-Montg How will new FICO scoring affect you? 01/30/2020 07:00pm • Your FICO credit score, which is used in lending decisions, could soon shift because of a new scoring model that will change how the scores are calculated. This change could help your FICO score if you manage credit well, but it could hurt your score if you struggle to manage credit. Try not t Should you max out your 401(k)? 01/28/2020 07:00pm • If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, taking advantage of the potential savings this retirement account offers can have lasting benefits. These plans provide a chance to set aside funds that can be deducted from your taxes each year and build earnings over time. "If you've ever dreamed about becomi Is a liberal arts degree worth it? Georgetown analyzes ROI 01/26/2020 08:15am • While many students and parents worry about the high cost of a college education and the burden of student loans, a Georgetown University analysis looks into whether a college education delivers a solid return on investment in the long run. The analysis concludes getting a liberal arts degree can Howard University receives record $10M donation for STEM scholarships 01/22/2020 01:20pm • The Karsh Family Foundation, established by Oaktree Capital Management co-founder Bruce Karsh and his wife Martha Karsh, has donated $10 million to Howard University to endow its STEM program. Howard's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program, established in 2017, was designed to increas MLK Day of Service events in the DC area 01/17/2020 01:01pm • The unofficial motto of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is "It's not a day off; it's a day on." Since the year after it began in 1983, the holiday has been structured around community service in tribute to the civil rights leader. The list below contains volunteer opportunities at various places in th How to do a frugal February challenge 01/17/2020 10:00am • Frugal February might be a way to get your budget back in line for 2020. If you're interested in saving money and killing off debt, you may want to try a "Frugal February" challenge. The origins of this monthlong challenge are murky, but it's been around for at least several years, gaining no 11 steps to minimize student loan debt 01/17/2020 10:00am • Learn to borrow wisely for college The majority of students from the class of 2018 took out loans to pay for college, according to U.S. News data: 65% of graduates borrowed student loans, with an average total student loan debt of nearly $30,000. Sometimes this type of debt can be a wise investment 'Criminalization of poverty': Md. weighs ban on suspending driver's licenses for unpaid fees 01/15/2020 09:34pm • Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, Baltimore Mayor Jack Young, Senate President Bill Ferguson and Sen. Will Smith speak in support of ending the practice of suspending driver's licenses. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) A Maryland law that allows for the suspension of driver's licenses over unpaid court fin Big changes for Va. drivers could include fuel-efficient car fee, speed cameras 01/15/2020 09:30am • New fees, speed cameras and a handheld cellphone ban are some of the measures on the horizon for Virginia drivers under a wide-ranging transportation bill proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam and Democratic leaders of the state's General Assembly. The proposal also includes previously announced plans t