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7 Great Stocks With a 7 Percent Yield (or More) 01/09/2019 07:00pm • These dividend stocks pay well.With the stock market under some serious pressure, many investors have chosen to go "risk off" with their portfolio, moving assets into stable investments they can buy at a bargain price instead of chasing high-flying stocks that need to keep growing to please Wall Str Vindictive prosecution claim leads to review of murder plea in Northern Va. case 01/08/2019 08:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to review the case of a Northern Virginia drug dealer who says his guilty plea in a 2001 murder was coerced by vindictive prosecutors. Justin Wolfe was just 19 years old when he was charged with murder in the death of another de How Taking a Semester Off Can Affect Your Student Loans 01/08/2019 07:00pm • The reasons people may have for taking a semester off from college vary. Some students may experience family emergencies or health issues. There may be concerns about running out of money or students may be presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that would take them away from school. Whatev What Are the Different Types of Credit Cards Available Today? 01/08/2019 07:00pm • Credit cards allow you to buy something today and pay for it in the future. On top of this convenience, some cards let you earn rewards for spending, give you a break on paying interest or offer you a chance to rebuild your credit history. With several types of credit cards available today, you hav Fastest Ways to Improve Your Credit Score 01/07/2019 07:00pm • If you're planning to apply for a loan or credit card within the next six months or so, you might worry that you don't have time to raise your credit score. But if you take steps to improve your credit history now, you might see an improvement in your score in as little as a couple months. Actions i 5 New Year's Tips for Investors 01/06/2019 07:00pm • New Year's is typically a time of fresh resolve and new commitments. The start of a calendar year motivates many to set new goals and habits and similarly, dispose of unhealthy ones. As such, a new year can also be a helpful prompt for recalibrating an investor's finances. While it's always a good How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much? 01/06/2019 07:00pm • Credit card debt is on the rise. According to data released by the New York Federal Reserve in November 2018, credit card debt is up by $36 billion in the last year. And you may be paying the costs. How do you know when your credit card debt goes from normal to out of control? Here's a look at the w Prince George's Co. school board member proposes free meals for students during shutdown 01/06/2019 06:27am • WASHINGTON — Later this week, federal workers will notice the impact of the federal government shutdown in their bank accounts. And whether they’re on furlough or working without getting paid, bills will be showing up. But there’s one expense a local school system is hoping to cover for par Loudoun supervisors push back on Dulles Greenway toll proposal 01/04/2019 04:02am • WASHINGTON — Loudoun County supervisors oppose the Dulles Greenway's plans to implement limited distance-based pricing in exchange for decades of guaranteed general toll rate increases. The Board of Supervisors voted late Wednesday night to oppose a draft bill expected to be considered during t Ways to Build Credit as a Student 01/03/2019 07:00pm • Establishing credit while you're in school can help make the transition into post-graduation life much easier. Good credit can help you qualify for lower interest rates on a student loan refinance, pass an employment background check or get approved for an apartment lease. But when it comes to buil What Is a Student Loan Servicer? 01/03/2019 07:00pm • Student loans account for a large and increasing share of consumer debt, especially for younger borrowers. According to third-quarter 2018 Federal Reserve data, borrowers in the U.S. owed more than $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. That mountain of debt is handled by student loan servicers -- the Stock Trading 101: Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Stocks 01/03/2019 07:00pm • Buying stocks is an investment that represents part ownership in a corporation, entitling the stockholder to part of that company's earnings and assets. While investing in individual stocks isn't for everyone, determining your strategy ahead of time can make it less vexing, says Michael Antonelli, Avicii's parents to inherit his $25 million fortune 01/02/2019 10:48pm • The entire fortune of the late Swedish DJ Avicii will go to his parents, who stand to inherit $25 million, according to financial records from the Swedish Tax Agency. The Grammy nominated superstar was found dead while vacationing in Oman in April 2018, at the age of 28. Avicii, whose real name i What Happens When You Stop Making Credit Card Payments? 01/02/2019 07:00pm • Whether the reason is a layoff, a medical emergency or a pile of debt that is more than you can afford, struggling to pay credit card bills is a problem many people face. When you quit making credit card payments, you can be charged late fees and higher interest rates and take a hit on your credit. 5 ways to tell if a slowdown will turn into a recession 01/02/2019 06:40am • Clifton Broumand has started noticing something is off at the trade shows. Since 1982, he's been selling medical-grade keyboards and mice produced at his facility in Landover, Maryland, and he's been through a few recessions. Each time, he gets the feeling one's coming when foot traffic seems to