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Maryland's consumer advocates push for new debt collection laws 05/30/2019 10:45am • ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Jailing a person for an unpaid debt has been illegal for almost two centuries in the United States. But in Maryland, through a roundabout court procedure, hundreds of people every year are jailed for essentially just that: Owing money. In debt collection cases, a credit 51 attorneys general urge Betsy DeVos to forgive disabled veterans' student loan debt 05/25/2019 07:50pm • A group of bipartisan attorneys general from 51 states and territories on Friday wrote to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urging the Department of Education automatically forgive the student loan debt of eligible veterans who became disabled through their military service. "We write, as the Attor Red poppies near Lincoln Memorial mark sacrifices of American service members 05/25/2019 06:46pm • On the southwest side of the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial, nestled beneath a stand of trees, a temporary wood and plastic wall-exhibit reminds visitors of the high cost of freedom — the sacrifice of 645,000 American service members. The Poppy Wall of Honor is a two-sided wall a 'We have to give back': DC Morehouse graduate reacts to gift from billionaire 05/24/2019 05:18am • Quintin Paschall is rarely at a loss for words. The 21-year-old Morehouse College graduate is gregarious by nature. He radiates energy and is comfortable with public speaking; he was president of the Morehouse College Student Government Association and performed slam poetry as a high school stude Patti LaBelle, Alison Krauss, Gavin DeGraw headline Memorial Day Concert 05/23/2019 12:42am • The National Memorial Day Concert returns Sunday night on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, marking the 30th anniversary of what is often PBS' most-watched show of the year. This year's lineup once again combines celebrity performers and families of fallen soldiers. "It's the most importa Md. consumer advocates push for new debt collection laws 05/17/2019 02:49pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Jailing a person for an unpaid debt has been illegal for almost two centuries in the United States. But in Maryland, a roundabout court procedure has seen hundreds of people every year jailed for essentially just that: owing money. In debt collection cases, a creditor can fi Va. Sen. Warner: Park repair an issue even ‘dysfunctional Washington’ should agree on 05/15/2019 03:53pm • A bipartisan coalition in Congress is renewing a call to address billions of dollars in needed repairs to the nation’s deteriorating national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, and the National Mall. “Even in a dysfunctional Washington, this should be a n Debt-burdened millennials prefer sign-up bonuses, travel credits when credit card shopping 05/13/2019 08:18am • Millennials are more likely than older generations to be enticed by extravagant credit card sign-up bonuses — of either cash or travel credit — than other credit card perks, and it may not be the best route to tackle their "sorry state" of debt. According to a report from CreditCards.com, 3 Today in History: May 13 05/13/2019 12:18am • Today is Monday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter's Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca (MEH'-met AH'-lee AH'-juh). On this date: In 1568, forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Sco 8 ways to use credit cards to stay on budget 05/02/2019 08:00pm • Sticking to a budget can be tough if you don't have a system in place for tracking your purchases. But, your credit card may have features that can help. If you're looking for ways to manage your spending, consider these methods. Keep all your purchases on one credit card. Using one credit ca Beltway, I-270 toll lane plan to move forward next week 04/29/2019 11:40pm • Toll lane plans for parts of the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 are set to move forward next week, including plans for improvements to the American Legion Bridge. Maryland’s Board of Public Works — Gov. Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot — is set to formall Why sleep deprivation is bad for your brain 04/28/2019 11:59pm • Remember the 1980s anti-drug campaign with the guy in the kitchen who held a frying pan ("This is your brain.") and an egg ("This is drugs.")? And then he cracked open and fried the egg and said, "This is your brain on drugs." Well, in many ways, that egg could just as easily represent the sleep- 4 best new personal finance books to read now 04/27/2019 08:50am • If you're looking for financial advice from the pros, one place to search is at your local bookstore. Classic financial books include "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas Stanley and William Danko, "The Complete Tightwad Gazette" by Amy Dacyczyn, "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey and "Your Why many Americans aren't planning to take a summer vacation 04/25/2019 03:18pm • Add a vacation to the ever-growing list of stuff that's getting too expensive. That's according to a new survey from Bankrate.com, which found that just 52% of the 2,577 adults surveyed would definitely be vacationing this summer. Of those who said they wouldn't be, "can't afford it" was the most Average retirement age is just 62, despite plans to work longer 04/23/2019 09:56am • Despite concerns about lack of sufficient savings by American workers, retirement confidence is near all-time highs. Millions of Americans expect to work beyond retirement age — but when they plan to retire versus when they actually do remains a wild card. D.C.-based Employee Benefit Researc