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McDonnell corruption case deadline may be deferred one final time 08/26/2016 02:17pm • WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors on Friday said they want three more weeks to decide whether to move forward with the corruption case against Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen. Prosecutors had until Monday to decide whether to proceed with the cases, after the U.S. Supreme Court Playing Through with Jake and Noah 08/26/2016 03:48am • Welcome to Playing Through, a new monthly series at WTOP.com where morning drive editor Mike Jakaitis — nickname Jake — and digital sports editor Noah Frank (that’s me) play and review local golf courses in the WTOP listening area. Our requirements for the courses are simple. Each must be w 8 Financial Steps to Take After Paying Off a Debt 08/24/2016 08:00pm • You did it ...Congratulations! Mazel Tov! Felicitations! After months -- or years -- of funneling money toward an outstanding debt, you've paid it off. Now that you have extra money coming in each month, you can start working toward long-term savings goals, tackling other debts and treating yourself A Cautionary Tale of Student Debt Regret 08/23/2016 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger loves to help consumers with their student loan and other financial aid questions. Every day, we receive emails from borrowers about how to handle their student loans. We also try to respond to inquiries posted on social media sites, such as Facebook and Reddit. We know that When a Collector Calls About a Debt You (Possibly) Don't Owe 08/22/2016 08:00pm • Getting a call from a debt collector is always worrying. But it's even more unsettling when the collector is calling about a bill you don't remember owing. Is it a loan that you forgot exists? Did the collector mix you up with someone else? Is it a scam? Here's how to clear up the confusion. 1. Ask Pros and Cons of Real Estate Crowdfunding for Retirement 08/22/2016 08:00pm • Real estate is an important element of any well-diversified portfolio. Not only is it a good way to insulate yourself against volatility in the stock market, but it can provide a steady of stream of income in retirement. One of the best things about investing in real estate is that you have so many Coming Soon: 2017 Best Colleges Rankings 08/22/2016 08:00pm • In just three weeks, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, U.S. News will release the 2017 edition of the Best Colleges rankings. The U.S. News rankings focus on academic excellence, with schools ranked on up to 15 measures of academic quality. The new edition will include rankings of the four big categories -- Na DC panda birthday bash thrills legions of zoo-goers (Photos) 08/22/2016 04:42am • WASHINGTON — The National Zoo held a triple-header birthday bash Saturday, celebrating Bei Bei's first as well as those of his his sister and father, whose birthdays are also coming up. Visitors could not hold in their excitement. "Oh my God, I love the pandas, I love the pandas," Emily Ho What Investors Should Know About Callable Bonds 08/21/2016 08:00pm • Bond investors are used to studying features like yield, maturity and credit quality. But many municipal and corporate bonds throw a curve: a "call" feature that ends the income flow, adding a layer of risk that can upend the investor's calculations. With bond yields at record lows, is a call featu Seldom-Used Features of 401(k) Plans 08/21/2016 08:00pm • Many 401(k) plan participants utilize the most popular features that these accounts offer, including getting a 401(k) match and a tax break for the contribution. But there are many other aspects of 401(k) plans that are lesser known and seldom used. And a few features of 401(k) plans are best used o Here's What Every College Student Should Know About Credit Cards 08/21/2016 08:00pm • Building your credit is like training for a marathon. It's about doing everything right over and over again for many years. Accomplish that and you'll reap the rewards in the form of low-interest rates on financial products, such as credit cards, mortgages and auto loans. The problem is that laws p Virginia lawmakers accepting fewer gifts than a year ago 08/19/2016 07:33am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A nonprofit organization that tracks campaign funds has released data showing that state lawmakers are accepting fewer gifts than a year ago. Data from the Virginia Public Access Project show that 74 lawmakers reported taking a gift worth more than $50 between November 2015 In Debt? These 7 Jobs Can Wipe it Out Fast 08/18/2016 08:00pm • Redd Horrocks had a five-figure problem. "I had credit card debt from a plethora of bad choices," she says. While her job with an event production company was paying the bills, it wasn't doing much to put a dent in her debt. Then, she happened onto the website Fiverr and discovered she was able to m Trying to Dig Out of Debt? Don't Make These Mistakes 08/18/2016 08:00pm • Swimming in debt isn't fun, but it's pretty typical. For instance, according to the financial website NerdWallet.com, the average American household has $15,310 in credit card debt and has $132,086 in overall debt. But drowning in debt can be a nightmare. And if that's the case, keep in mind that wh 7 Virginia Congress members ask for no retrial of McDonnell 08/18/2016 12:00am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Several members of Virginia's congressional delegation are asking Attorney General Loretta Lynch not to bring another case against former Gov. Bob McDonnell. In a letter recently sent to the U.S. Justice Department, Republican Rep. Scott Rigell and others say it would be "u