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Nominee for Md. education board questioned on court record 03/06/2017 11:15pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A nominee to the Maryland State Board of Education is facing questions about a record of traffic offenses and debt. Brandon Cooper appeared Monday before a state Senate panel that is considering his nomination by Gov. Larry Hogan. Cooper, who is 28, says he has learned What to Do if You Can't Pay Your Tax Bill 03/06/2017 07:00pm • "Don't panic." That's one of the first pieces of advice the Internal Revenue Service gives filers who can't pay their taxes. In addition to panicking, the IRS strongly cautions filers against delaying or neglecting to file entirely, as doing so can result in huge financial consequences. If you've s 7 Reasons the Stock Market Can Continue to Climb 03/06/2017 07:00pm • As the stock market surges to dizzying heights, with the Dow Jones industrial average leaping over the 21,000 barrier, it begs the question, can this rally continue? As traders say, the trend is your friend, until it's not. The current bull cycle in stocks is old by historical comparisons, touching Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse 03/06/2017 07:00pm • When her husband died suddenly and unexpectedly from a massive heart attack, "Mary" -- who asked that her real name not be used due to the sensitive nature of her story -- was devastated and began spiraling downward. He was only in his late 60s and in relatively good health, she recalls. Mary fell Robert Osborne, genial face of TCM, dead at 84 03/06/2017 04:34pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Osborne, the genial face of Turner Classic Movies and a walking encyclopedia of classic Hollywood, has died. He was 84. Jennifer Dorian, general manager of TCM, announced Osborne's death Monday. A publicist for the network said he passed away Monday in New York. "His calmi Is It Time to Dump Fossil-Free Funds? 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Maybe fossil fuels aren't dead after all. President Donald Trump has moved to spur coal mining and wants more oil drilling and less environmental regulation. So is it time to pile into coal and oil stocks? Many experts are encouraged, somewhat, by recent oil price increases, but warn it's still a ri 5 Tax Tips for First-Time Homeowners 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Taking the leap into buying a house is exhilarating and exciting, especially for new homeowners. There will be some bumps and roadblocks along the way, but there is a big opportunity to ease the cost of your mortgage by taking advantage of several tax write-offs readily available. Whether you are in The Surprising Relationship Between Your Credit and Insurance Rates 03/05/2017 07:00pm • You probably know that your credit plays a big role in your financial life. It affects whether you get approved for credit accounts -- like car loans, credit cards and mortgages -- and the interest rate you pay. However, even if you don't want a new credit card or need to finance a big purchase, you The Procrastinator's Guide to Travel Bargains 03/02/2017 07:00pm • Quick: What are your big plans next weekend? If you answered: 1. Clean the house 2. Call my mother 3. Wash my car 4. See a movie or 5. I don't have any, then keep reading. This story is for you. Go away. Far away. On a last-minute mini-vacation. You don't have to go for 10 days. Just do a night or As Va. governor's race picks up, where the Democrats stand 03/02/2017 06:44pm • WASHINGTON — As the race for governor of Virginia picks up, the two Democratic candidates are debating who is more progressive in addition to specific issues that could shape the June primary and November general election. “If you talk to Virginians around the commonwealth, I think most peopl Tentative agreement reached on new Potomac Nationals stadium 03/02/2017 05:34pm • WASHINGTON – Plans to build a new minor league baseball stadium in Prince William County, Virginia, have reached a key milestone. Following eight months of negotiations, the Potomac Nationals, the county and a real estate company have agreed to a non-binding framework for moving forward on a st Study: Maryland, Virginia in top 10 for kids' education 03/02/2017 10:09am • WASHINGTON — A new study finds that both Maryland and Virginia are in the top 10 for how well states educate their children. Maryland came in fifth, while Virginia took the tenth spot. The report, published Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report, used enrollment in pre-K, test scores, stud How to Save Money on the 5 Biggest Wedding Costs 03/01/2017 07:00pm • Wedding costs are on the rise, according to a study by The Knot: The average cost in 2016 was $35,329, up from $32,641 in 2015. If you're planning a wedding and need to stick to a budget, your best bet is to address the categories where you're likely to spend the most. But before you decide how much 3 Ways to Maximize Your Tax Refund 03/01/2017 07:00pm • Expecting a tax refund? Join the club. In 2016's filing season, the average tax refund was close to $2,800 and about 75 percent of Americans received one, according to TurboTax. That's a significant windfall, and it's easy to look at that money as something to spend frivolously. While a little splu Know Your Rights When You're on the Phone With a Debt Collector 03/01/2017 07:00pm • First the bad news: A debt collector can call, text or write you to request payment for a debt you owe. The good news: There are limits to what a collector can do when talking to you. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits collection agencies from being abusive, harassing or deceptive when