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Maryland warns of potential scam targeting residents behind on taxes 03/11/2019 04:00pm • Maryland courts are warning residents about what they call a deceptive letter being sent to people who are behind on their taxes. The letters threaten people with the seizure of bank accounts and property, and even arrest, if the recipient doesn't call a number on it and pay their debts, accordi Publisher of Loudoun Co. news site arrested on charges of fraud 03/09/2019 06:42pm • The publisher of a Loudoun County news site has been arrested on charges of fraud. Brian Thomas Reynolds, of Leesburg, was indicted on charges that he defrauded investors and lenders to Tribune Media Group, LLC, a company that he controls, which operates the Loudoun Tribune. Reynolds is the presi How student loans affect your credit 03/06/2019 07:00pm • Student loans can have a major effect on your credit score, so it pays to understand the relationship between student loans and credit. On one hand, borrowing and paying back student loans can do wonders for your credit history. On the other, a misstep like a missed payment can send your score plumm 4 questions to ask to maximize your life insurance benefits 03/06/2019 04:30am • When I mentioned to a colleague that I was going to write about life insurance, she wanted to run the other way! I understand — life insurance is certainly not the most riveting topic. However, life insurance is a cornerstone of many people’s financial plans, and there are nuances that sometimes Unusual Maryland budget measure introduced with revenue woes on the horizon 03/01/2019 08:11am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The leader of the House Appropriations Committee made an unusual procedural move Thursday in anticipation of a tight budget ― and a t New condos go up, but are schools pushed out of DC’s development boom? 02/27/2019 12:43am • WASHINGTON — For D.C. resident Alex Cournol, Feb. 25 was “Christmas,” 10 months early. Monday morning, he learned that the charter school his 4-year-old twins attend in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Southeast D.C. would remain open next year. Last week, he was fighting against its im 5 things to consider doing when your credit score reaches 760 02/21/2019 07:00pm • You finally made it! You've got a 760 credit score, and that means you're approaching exceptional in the eyes of FICO. I'm talking about your score, not you personally. Oh, OK, you're exceptional, too! Now that you're feeling good about yourself and your credit, what should you do next? You ca Today in History: Feb. 15 02/15/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 15, 1961, 73 people, including an 18-member U.S. figure skating team en route to the World Championships in Czechoslovakia, were killed in the crash of a Sabena Airlines Boeing 707 in Belgium. On this date Survey: Almost 30 pct. of Americans carry more credit debt than savings 02/13/2019 11:48am • WASHINGTON — The 2019 edition of Bankrate.com's survey on the saving habits of Americans is out, and it paints a grim picture. The number of Americans who have more credit card debt than emergency savings is 29 percent, a number sharply higher compared to last year's 21 percent, and it's also t How to close a credit card the right way 02/12/2019 07:00pm • New credit card offers are hard to ignore. A 50,000-mile sign-up bonus or zero percent interest rate for 12 months can be enticing. But once the value of a card diminishes and you stop using it, you might be tempted to close it. It's not always a good idea to close a credit card account, but if y 7 ETFs to Buy That Pay 7 Percent or More 02/12/2019 07:00pm • A path for investors seeking more income.Some dividend investors look for world-class companies that withstand the test of time and provide reliable income potential thanks to quality products or massive scale. But others are happy to take on additional risk and volatility with the goal of superchar How to Manage Student Loans When Returning to School 02/12/2019 07:00pm • For many Americans, the journey toward a college degree may involve an interruption measured in months or years. Some students may have to leave college for a number of reasons, including to resume full-time work to cover living expenses, manage serious illness or regroup after earning a low GPA, to Today in History: Feb. 12 02/12/2019 12:15am • Today is Tuesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2019. There are 322 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 12, 1999, the Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton of perjury and obstruction of justice. On this date: In 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of t 4 cheap Valentine's Day date and gift ideas 02/11/2019 07:00pm • The thought of celebrating Valentine's Day often conjures up visions of flowers, chocolates, expensive dinners and jewelry ... and those images can conjure up thoughts of bills, debts, empty wallets and depleted checking accounts. There are many ways to show your love for someone that don't invol 10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Most Debt 02/11/2019 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: