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Pros and cons of private student loans 01/27/2019 07:00pm • Aside from buying a house, paying for college can be one of the biggest investments many Americans make. According to College Board, the average cost to attend an in-state four-year public college was $9,970 for the 2017-18 school year. That one-year cost is up 3.1 percent from the year before. And Pros and Cons to Buying American Express Stock (AXP) 01/27/2019 07:00pm • For investors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) stock, it wasn't always about the plastic. Founded in 1850 by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo and John Butterfield, American Express's early business model was well-suited for the times -- to deliver money and packages over long distances to people How Investors Can Best Use a 529 Plan 01/27/2019 07:00pm • State-run 529 plans have been a staple of the college savings landscape for years. But a 529 account has never been as easy as ordinary investments to choose and manage. With the new tax rules passed about a year ago and the financial markets looking shaky, families may wonder if the venerable 529 i Government shutdown zapped American Legion's assistance fund 01/27/2019 11:25am • WASHINGTON — During the government shutdown, members of the Coast Guard were the one branch of the military not getting paid, but that didn’t stop the bills from coming in and families from scrambling to cover expenses. The American Legion stepped in to help, with its Temporary Financial Assi Federal workers eager to return to work, concerned about future 01/26/2019 04:31pm • WASHINGTON — Federal workers who have missed two paychecks said they are eager to return to their jobs on Monday, but they're concerned about the potential of yet another government shutdown in three weeks. Announcing the agreement on Friday to end the shutdown, President Donald Trump said Credit unions, banks offer shutdown assistance to federal workers 01/25/2019 07:44am • WASHINGTON — Federal workers are grasping at straws to make ends meet during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Small businesses are struggling, essential personnel are at risk of being classified as AWOL and furloughed feds are using resources from local food banks and charities, First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Florida Residents 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Breaking into homeownership can be difficult. Hurdles such as affordability, credit history and market prices keep many people from achieving their goal of owning a house. Fortunately for Floridians, federal and state programs and mortgage products are aimed at first-time homebuyers to help ease the 7 Best Places To Hold Short-Term Cash 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Short-term funds have big-time returns.Short-term investments may be a good solution for those looking to remain liquid or stashing cash in an emergency fund. With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, rates on securities that mature anywhere from several days to a few years are boasting some 'Whole calendar' of Va. craft beer new releases on hold because of shutdown 01/23/2019 09:22pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- In Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, business owners, furloughed federal workers and a U.S. senator sat down with a cold beer and tried to solve the world's problems, while commiserating about the tough times brought on by the partial federal shutdown. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. Rising student loan debt has hurt housing market, Fed says 01/23/2019 09:08pm • WASHINGTON - With student loan debt numbers at a historic level, the Federal Reserve reports that home ownership rates are dropping as a result. The nationwide home ownership rate has dropped noticeably since 2005, particularly among young Americans. In the wake of the financial crisis, overall h Tax Deductions That Disappeared This Year 01/23/2019 07:00pm • This tax-filing season, taxpayers are poised to experience the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which eliminated beneficial deductions and credits. Touted as the largest tax overhaul in 30 years, the law could be a mixed bag for many households as it increases the standard deduction and DC program aims to help furloughed feds with mortgage payments 01/23/2019 12:34pm • WASHINGTON — Furloughed federal workers who live in the District could be getting help with their mortgages from the D.C. government. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday announced the D.C. Mortgage Assistance Program, which will make zero-interest recourse loans Japan's Comeback is Rooted in Automation 01/22/2019 07:00pm • In 1992, Japan's efforts to overtake the Western world and become the ultimate computer superpower came to a dramatic end. Newspapers were writing about the decadelong project sponsored by the Japanese government, which invested $400 million in an attempt to create the world's ultimate intelligent 7 Facts to Know About Opportunity Zone Investing 01/22/2019 07:00pm • Investors can receive tax perks through a new federal program. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created an opportunity for investors to minimize taxes on capital gains while improving low-income areas. Opportunity zones are aimed at creating jobs and providing incentives to develop economically dis Great Jobs for Animal Lovers 01/22/2019 07:00pm • Despite their diverse backgrounds and occupations, most professionals who work with animals share one trait: a lifelong devotion to creatures great and small. "It was an early childhood desire, a love of all animals," that inspired Dr. John de Jong to pursue his career as a veterinarian, he says. "I