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How to Manage Student Loan Debt During Government Shutdown 01/22/2019 07:00pm • Much has been reported about the struggles of furloughed federal workers during what has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. As each day passes without a resolution to the crisis, a growing portion of the 800,000 affected employees face the bleak prospect of falling behind on the 7 of the Best Paying Closed-End Funds 01/22/2019 07:00pm • An alternative for some investors.Investors can be excused for worrying about the stock and bond markets. Stocks have had some scary plunges, and bonds are under threat from rising interest rates. In a rough market, some experts recommend an alternative to the mainstream mutual funds -- closed-end f What is stress-induced broken heart syndrome? 01/22/2019 07:00pm • You're having chest pain and can't catch your breath. Surely you're having a heart attack, right? While you should certainly go to the emergency department right away, your symptoms may end up being linked to something else that's typically less life-threatening: broken heart syndrome. Broken hea 9 Tech ETFs to Buy in a Volatile Market 01/22/2019 07:00pm • A volatile sector.Technology stocks have been highly volatile in the last few months, with big-name picks like Apple (ticker: AAPL) and Facebook (FB) coming under pressure. But long-term investors should know the tech sector holds great promise, and deserves a major position in any portfolio. Roughl DC mayor bucks fed gov't with bill to offer 'essential' workers unemployment 01/22/2019 05:32pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will introduce emergency legislation that she says would allow federal employees who live in D.C. and who have been working without pay during the partial government shutdown to file for unemployment benefits. Bowser's announcement, which came duri New details after Reston man allegedly shot at Loudoun Co. deputies 01/22/2019 02:25pm • LEESBURG, Va. — Charging documents reveal new details in the incident that led to a Reston man being charged with attempted capital murder after opening fire on Loudoun County sheriff's deputies last week. Hyeong J. Suh, 29, is charged with attempted capital murder and breaking and entering — Freezing weather causes delays on MARC, VRE, Metrorail services 01/22/2019 09:36am • WASHINGTON — MARC, Virginia Railway Express and Metrorail services saw multiple problems amid frigid weather during Tuesday morning commute. Here's the latest alert from MARC about Penn Line service: Due to emergency Amtrak track repairs, southbound service at Seabrook station is temporarily s How to protect your credit score during government shutdown 01/22/2019 08:00am • If you're one of the 800,000 federal employees who are not getting paid during the government shutdown, you're in a tough spot, for sure. Most likely, you've morphed into survival mode, which may or may not include thinking about your credit score. I totally get that. But what if I told you it's Temperature drop leads to spike in calls for area roadside assistance 01/22/2019 04:50am • WASHINGTON — In the frigid weather, roadside service provider AAA fielded thousands of calls from D.C. area drivers who discovered on Monday their cars wouldn't start. Freezing temperatures led to a huge spike in calls for help to AAA. John Townsend with AAA Mid-Atlantic said AAA's emergency r 5 burning questions ahead of Tuesday's Oscar nominations 01/21/2019 07:41pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '111b3bda-2807-413e-af99-f2d39a6bf2ce' }).render("36361535ece8b157");}); WTOP's Jason Fraley live tweeted as the 10 Financial Moves to Make When Interest Rates Rise 01/21/2019 07:00pm • After many years of low rates, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate nine consecutive times in the last three years, including four times in 2018 alone. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve forecasts two more increases for 2019. Short-term interest rates track the current federal funds 8 Best High-Growth Investments for Your Retirement Account 01/21/2019 07:00pm • Build your portfolio with high-growth investments.Value stocks can offer some reassurance in a down market compared with the increased volatility often associated with high-growth stocks. When taking a long-term view, accounting for market cycles, investing in stocks with growth potential can pay of How to Set Up Your First 401(k) 01/21/2019 07:00pm • New employees have many expenses competing for their limited paychecks. Student loan bills, food, rent and utilities can easily consume a starting salary. But 20-somethings have one very important thing going for them. Young people are in the best position of their lives to start saving for retirem Cold Emergency Plan prompts opening of warming shelters in DC 01/21/2019 02:20pm • WASHINGTON — With temperatures reaching dangerously cold levels on Monday, D.C. has enacted the Cold Emergency Plan, which includes the  opening of several warming shelters in the District. D.C. activates the Cold Emergency Plan during a Cold Emergency Alert, which happens when the temperatur Road closures posted for MLK Day parade in Southeast DC 01/21/2019 07:20am • WASHINGTON — Despite bone-chillingly cold weather, the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Parade will take place in Southeast D.C. on Monday. The 38th annual parade starts at 12 p.m. from Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE and ends near Good Hope Road, SE at 2 p.m. It'll be preceded by a peace walk t