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Guide to Virginia’s 2017 gubernatorial candidates 10/31/2017 04:32am • WASHINGTON — For voters just tuning into the tight race for Virginia governor, the men running for the state's top elected office offer competing ideas on education, taxes and the economy. Here’s a look at the race, the candidates and some of their policy ideas. The state’s off-year general What to Know About Tuition Assistance When Working Part Time 10/29/2017 08:00pm • On a typical weeknight, Julianne Hummel goes to work at 1 a.m. for a four-hour shift at the UPS Air cargo hub in Louisville, Kentucky -- she works part time to qualify for the company's tuition benefit. "UPS covers 100 percent of tuition for me," says the 19-year-old, who works at the company's Wor Microgrids and Energy Storage Create Sustainable Electricity Options in Face of Disaster 10/29/2017 08:00pm • More than a month after Hurricane Maria lashed Puerto Rico, only about a quarter of the island's 3.5 million people have access to electricity. Public Affairs Secretary Ramon Rosario estimates that 80 percent of electric transmission and distribution lines are down, leaving critical facilities such 4 bills aim to lessen burden of tickets on DC drivers 10/28/2017 11:44am • WASHINGTON — The D.C. Council is considering ways to make it easier for drivers ticketed in the District to pay their fines. The council is considering four bills, each filed at various points throughout the year, that could lessen the burden these fines have on drivers. "The bills that we h 3 Ways Stay-At-Home Moms Can Invest for Retirement 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Combine career breaks with a persistent wage gap, and by the time women make it to their golden years, they're usually far less financially prepared for retirement than men of the same age. Call it the motherhood penalty, because that's how it often starts. Mothers are more likely than fathers to t 5 High-Yield MLPs to Buy Now 10/25/2017 08:00pm • During the course of their research, most income-oriented investors eventually come across a special form of corporation known as a master limited partnership, or MLP. These companies stand out because of big annual payouts that are typically double or even triple that of 10 year U.S. Treasury bond 9 things you need to know about repaying college debt 10/25/2017 05:08am • WASHINGTON — Americans owe a combined $1.45 trillion in student debt. The 2016 college graduate has an average of $37,172 in debt, and only 41 percent of them know when they will have it paid off. Most graduates believe they will never be able to pay it off. One-quarter of those with student lo Virginia plans 'mad push' to let you know you'll need that E-ZPass for I-66 tolls 10/25/2017 04:14am • WASHINGTON – Around half the drivers using Interstate 66 inside the Beltway do not have an E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex, even though they’ll need them in less than two months when new toll lanes open, which will require the transponders during an expanded rush-hour period. “Somewhere between 50 The 10 best jobs for millennials 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Meghan McCallum has an enviable commute. The 30-year-old starts her morning with a leisurely cup of coffee at home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then takes a few steps to the office set up in her spare bedroom. There, she pores over emails from clients in France and Quebec before diving into her work tra Consider Student Loans When Choosing a Global University 10/24/2017 08:00pm • Over the years, we've explained to readers how they may be able to use federal financial aid to attend a global university. Many U.S. colleges and universities offer programs that allow students to study overseas for a semester or two using their existing federal grants, loans and other aid. Many f 10 best-paying jobs for millennials 10/24/2017 08:00pm • When Long Dang graduated from college in 2015, he looked for jobs that would allow him to give back to society. He spent one year working for the nonprofit City Year, teaching fifth graders in Washington, D.C., and another for the nonprofit Bottom Line, helping Boston teenagers apply to college. 10 Ways to Find Money to Pay for an MBA 10/24/2017 08:00pm • MBAs Can Cost More Than $50,000 a YearWhile earning an MBA can advance your career path and future earnings, few people can shoulder the upfront cost. Tuition among the top b-schools can soar above $100,000 for the entire program. Even attending a public business school can be costly. For instance, 7 retirement catch-up strategies for lifelong procrastinators 10/24/2017 09:00am • It's easy to put off saving for the future as you focus on more immediate needs. But it's never too late to start saving for retirement. However, you'll need a change of mentality to prioritize your long-term retirement needs over short-term wants. Here are seven strategies you can use to play catch A Top European MBA May Cost Less Than an Elite U.S. B-School 10/23/2017 08:00pm • Amanda Hopkins, a 29-year-old Princeton University grad, weighed her graduate degree options: attend a well-known U.S. business school or pursue an MBA at a top European institution. Her choice: The Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge. The MBA program at the British school is compa Schools That Offer No-Loan Aid Packages To Students 10/22/2017 08:00pm • Harvard University, Amherst College and Pomona College have something in common: No loans in financial aid packages. These institutions are among a handful of schools that package financial aid awards with grants instead of federal student loans. While more than 50 institutions offer a no-loans pol