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Why Investors Put Bonds in a Portfolio 02/04/2019 07:00pm • If there's one thing investors know about investing, it's just how much investors don't know. First, a hawkish Federal Reserve goes dovish on interest rates, which markets love. But trade war talks with China sputter and stagger, which markets hate. General Motors Co. (ticker: GM) has begun massive How to determine your disposable income 02/04/2019 07:00pm • Disposable income is an often-misunderstood term. It suggests we have "disposable" money that we really don't care about. But the truth is, most of us care about every penny of it, and many of us can't afford to waste any money. This is why it's always a good idea to understand what disposable in 4 Expenses You Should Never Put on Your Business Credit Card 02/03/2019 07:00pm • Although the majority of credit cards in circulation are for consumers, the popularity of business credit cards is on the upswing. According to a 2018 report by the Mercator Advisory Group, the purchase volume of business credit cards is expected to go from $493 billion in 2017 to $686 billion in 2 Today in History: Feb. 1 02/01/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 1, 1960, four black college students began a sit-in protest at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, where they'd been refused service. On this date: In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court 10 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Investments 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Make your retirement account work for you.There are many misconceptions when it comes to investing in retirement plans, but the wonderful thing is there are just as many ways to improve how you use your plan. If you are unsure whether you are fully taking advantage of your workplace retirement plan 7 Best BDCs to Buy for Income 01/30/2019 07:00pm • BDCs to buy with great yields.Investors looking for income typically gravitate to familiar sectors like utility stocks or consumer staples to find reliable dividend payers. These assets are seen as low risk because they have a strong baseline of sales, with utilities providing heat and light and sta Wizards’ comeback falls short, team falls to Cavs on the road 01/29/2019 10:47pm • WASHINGTON — Despite a spirited comeback, the Wizards (21-29) fell to the Cavaliers (11-41) 116-113 at Quicken Loans Arena. Albeit a disappointing outcome in Cleveland, Scott Brooks' bench came alive late in the Tuesday night matchup, competing until the final buzzer. Wizards' reserves Jorda 8 Tax Deductions You Can Still Claim on Your 2018 Taxes 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Tax deductions are a great way to lower (or in some cases, eliminate) your taxable income, which can help keep more money in your pocket at tax time. With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, a number of popular tax deductions were either eliminated or limited. But don't worry. The stan 2019 Tax Filing Tips for Retirees 01/29/2019 07:00pm • As you get ready for taxes this spring, expect change. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in 2017, brings adjustments for 2018 tax returns. Many of the law's provisions will affect retirees, and potentially for the better in some cases. "The impact of the TCJA's changes in the tax law could 4 Keys to a Recruiter's Heart 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Just like banks eager to give you a loan when you don't need or want one, recruiters typically call when you are least interested in looking for a new job. But scorning those calls may be at your own long-term peril. Typically, the opening gambit goes something like this: "Hi, I'm from X company, a Should You Refinance Your Student Loans? 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Refinancing student loans can save you money under the right circumstances. It could be helpful to score a lower interest rate, to change from a variable interest rate to a fixed rate, to consolidate your loans for a single monthly payment, or to release a co-signer. At the same time, you could lose What to Know About the Student Loan Interest Tax Deduction 01/29/2019 07:00pm • Each January, W-2 forms begin arriving in mailboxes or are delivered by hand. Federal law states that these forms must be postmarked or delivered no later than Jan. 31. In addition, Form 1098-E, which is the student loan interest statement, is due at the same time to anyone who paid $600 or more in Wizards look to bounce back in Tuesday face off against the Cavs 01/28/2019 08:01pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, NBC Sports Washington. Sign up for NBC Sports Washington’s free email subscription today. WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards (21-28) are looking for their eighth win in the first 13 games of 2019, when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Struggling with student loans? Virginia has a new way to help 01/28/2019 08:01pm • WASHINGTON — Virginians struggling with student loan debt have a new place to turn for help. Scott Kemp is the state's first student loan advocate. He works within the Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman, which was established by The State Council of Higher Education for Virgini What International Students Should Know About the FAFSA 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Prospective international students researching U.S. schools may find little information about financial aid for which they are eligible. But one term students may come across often is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. U.S. students fill out the FAFSA to apply for financial aid