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Kelly Clarkson's new talk show is a hit. Here's why that's a big deal 10/23/2019 09:57am • Since debuting last month, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” is averaging roughly 1.9 million viewers per episode. That’s good enough to put Clarkson in fourth place among syndicated daytime talk shows, according to Nielsen data. (Adam Torgerson/NBCUniversal) Kelly Clarkson kicks off each 2 indicted in $5.6M DC real estate scheme 10/18/2019 07:00am • A loan broker from Bethesda, Maryland, and a settlement agent from Oakton, Virginia, are accused of trying to trick lenders into loaning more than $5.6 million for properties in D.C. A federal grand jury indicted 39-year old Shaun Miller, of Bethesda and 49-year-old Thomas Randolph, of Oakton in Most wanted 'wellness benefit' in Washington 10/15/2019 09:14am • In the Washington region, by far the most appreciated wellness benefit is a gym. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/Mladen Zivkovic) More companies are putting wellness benefits on their list of perks. And more employees want them. But what exactly are wellness benefits? "There is physical wellness Row house with slave-trading history for sale in Alexandria 10/04/2019 10:40am • The property at 1315 Duke Street in Alexandria was the site of the Franklin and Armfield slave-trading business, from 1828 through 1836. (Google Earth) A four-story row house in Alexandria, Virginia, that historians say was the site of one of the country's largest slave-trading businesses is now 10 best low-stress, high-paying jobs 10/02/2019 10:00am • Balance demands of the workplace with your personal life. Achieving a healthy work-life balance is a priority for many people. They want to earn a good paycheck while still having the time and energy to pursue personal interests and spend time with their families. While there is no guarantee o Intelligence agency unveils new weapon to deter spies — a museum 10/02/2019 04:33am • ï»¿ Against the backdrop of a growing wave of espionage cases involving American traitors, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) has taken the wraps off its latest weapon to combat the threat — public shaming. At its secure offices at the Intelligence Community Campus i Lawsuit accuses used car dealer of racial bias in loan terms 09/30/2019 02:38pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal authorities accuse a Maryland used car dealership of racially discriminating against black customers by offering them less favorable terms on auto loans than white customers. The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Monday against Glen Burnie, Maryland-based Guara New laws that take effect in Md. on Oct. 1 09/30/2019 11:18am • A general view of the front of the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Hundreds of Maryland laws are going into effect Tuesday, spanning subjects from criminal justice reform to election law to the state’s medical cannabis commission. A generous number of the The Wharf developers get biggest loan in DC history 09/30/2019 10:37am • Phase 2 of The Wharf is set to open in 2022. (Courtesy Hoffman-Madison Waterfront) Goldman Sachs Group is leading a group of investors backing the largest construction loan in D.C. history for development of The Wharf's Phase 2 addition on the Southwest waterfront. Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, Billionaire extends gift to pay off debt for Morehouse graduates 09/21/2019 12:18am • Billionaire Robert Smith shocked graduates during his commencement speech at Morehouse College last spring when he announced he would pay off their student loans. Now Smith, the chairman & CEO of Vista Equity Partners, is extending that gift. Smith has expanded the Morehouse Student Succes DC-area homebuyers could save thousands by mortgage shopping 09/19/2019 10:37am • Homebuyers spend time finding the perfect home, but many don't bother spending time finding the perfect mortgage. Mortgage shopping, or comparing rates between several lenders, can potentially mean significant savings each month and over the life of the loan. Mortgage rates are near historic l 5 consequences of an early 401(k) withdrawal 09/19/2019 10:00am • Taking money out of a 401(k) plan before age 59 1/2 often results in taxes and penalties. Investors who take early 401(k) withdrawals also miss out on the investment returns they could have earned if they left the money in the account. Here's what happens if you withdraw money from your 401(k) ac Q&A: 'Cabaret' transforms Olney Theatre Center into Kit Kat Klub 09/19/2019 12:06am • In 1966, the Broadway musical won eight Tonys, including Best Musical. In 1972, the movie version won eight Oscars, including Best Director for Bob Fosse, Best Actress for Liza Minnelli and Best Supporting Actor for Joel Grey. Now, "Cabaret" turns Olney Theatre Center into the Kit Kat Klub Federal Reserve cuts key policy rate for 2nd time this year, with promise to "act as appropriate" to sustain expansion 09/18/2019 02:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is cutting rates for a second time this year while saying it's prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the U.S. economic expansion. The Fed's move will reduce its benchmark rate by an additional quarter-point to a range of 1.75% to 2%. When it comes to mortgages, borrowing big is a better deal 09/16/2019 09:15am • People who take out jumbo loans are less likely to default, bankers say. (Getty Images) Mortgage rates remain near historic lows, and long-term rates are even lower for big loans than conventional ones. Jumbo loans, or nonconforming loans that that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriti