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Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive 10/20/2023 10:49pm • NEW YORK (AP) — With three months to go before the Iowa caucuses that he has staked his campaign on, former Vice President Mike Pence faces mounting debt and lagging poll numbers that are forcing questions about not only whether he will qualify for the next debate, but whether it makes sense for h Analysis: After the Capitol Hill chaos that led to McCarthy's ouster, what happens now? 10/04/2023 04:11pm • Legislative activity has screeched to a halt in the U.S. House of Representatives, but it's not because of a government shutdown that many lawmakers were resigned to before Congress approved a short-term spending bill last weekend. The House is instead paralyzed because — for the first time in Survey: Nearly 22% experienced financial abuse in a past relationship 10/03/2023 08:00pm • Since October is National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a late September survey from U.S. News & World Report focused on an aspect of domestic violence that doesn't get much attention: financial abuse. Survey respondents were in a committed relationship and were asked if t Looming shutdown could destabilize Maryland's budget picture 09/29/2023 08:58pm • A looming federal government shutdown could destabilize Maryland's budget outlook. Minor decreases in projected revenues announced Thursday by the Board of Revenue Estimates represent a mostly flat budget picture compared to March projections. State fiscal officers warned that inflation and a Va. AG Miyares to formally object to proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike 09/29/2023 03:09pm • Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares came out against a proposed toll increase on the Dulles Greenway on Friday, telling WTOP his office would formally object to it by providing testimony to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), a state regulatory agency that will ultimately decide whe 'It's heartbreaking at times': Maryland expert offers advice on tackling student loan debt 09/19/2023 05:14pm • Starting Oct. 1, holders of student debt will have to resume payments, but the interest is already starting to accrue. That's why the founder and executive director of a nonprofit designed to help people tackle their student debt said it's so important to take action now. "The biggest mistake Where DC region schools landed in 2024's US News Best College rankings 09/18/2023 12:01am • Making a plan with your teen to go on college tours this school year? The U.S. News and World Report has released its Best College rankings of 2024, and this year, it's focused on graduation rates, post-graduation success and graduating with manageable debt. U.S. News said in a press release that 11 financial steps to follow after the loss of a loved one 09/05/2023 04:15pm • The death of a loved one comes with pain and grief. In those moments of mourning, memories shared together and the feeling of loss dominate. Yet, even in these moments, love for the deceased requires that you take certain steps and carry out important tasks -- or you you may face unnecessary fina Sanders says Biden will win in 2024 if he runs on a progressive agenda 09/03/2023 01:08pm • ▶ Watch Video: Sen. Bernie Sanders says Joe Biden will win in 2024 if he runs on a "strong progressive agenda" With the 2024 presidential race beginning to unfold, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said he believes that President Joe Biden will again earn the Democratic nomination — and Sandwich generation feels financial squeeze in caring for parents, kids 08/31/2023 08:00pm • After Michelle Creeden's father was diagnosed with a quickly progressing form of dementia, he moved in with her and her son. Related: Sign up for stock news with our Invested newsletter. "I have a seemingly endless amount of student loans, but my son and I made it safely through the pandemic, How to negotiate debt with your credit card company 08/19/2023 10:45am • If you haven't been paying off your credit cards in full every month, you're not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S. household credit card debt increased by $144 billion between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023. Depending on how much debt you ha High-yield savings: How it can help you on your next summer vacation 08/14/2023 10:40am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. Planning your dream summer vacation can be exciting, but in today’s time, it can also pose financial challenges. As you start planning next year’s getaway, you may want to consider opening a high-yield savings accoun Federal student loan pause ends next month, some borrowers expect budgets to take a major hit 08/14/2023 09:40am • Interest on those federal student loans picks back up next month and payments will be due in October, marking the end of a more than three-year pause on payments. The unprecedented suspension provided relief for millions of borrowers faced with the financial fallout of the pandemic. Now, the tran Tips for reaching the surface if you're drowning in credit card debt 08/09/2023 05:00pm • Americans are breaking records when it comes to credit card debt. The Federal Reserve banks say for the first time, credit card debt has exceeded $1 trillion. For people with credit card debt, tackling the mountain of debt that grows with interest can be overwhelming. First, according to cons 'Borrowers have options': What financial experts say you can do to prepare for the return of student loan payments 08/07/2023 04:01pm • After a three and 1/2 year pause, student loan payments will resume in October — which is sooner than you might think. "Interest rates will start to kick back in even earlier than that in September," said Brian Walsh, student loan expert and leader of the financial planning branch at