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A Guide to Borrowing Money From Friends and Family 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Asking to borrow money from a family member or friend can be a difficult and awkward conversation. The reality is nobody likes being asked to part with their money. And when you make an arrangement to borrow cash from a friend or family member, you put yourself at risk of creating a strain in your r The Truth About Credit Card Debt Forgiveness 08/13/2018 08:00pm • When some people think about credit card debt forgiveness, it goes something like this: Your debt is erased, and you live happily ever after with no consequences. That would be amazing. But the harsh truth lies somewhere short of "totally erased" and "no consequences." To be clear, credit card debt How Retired Investors Can Avoid Bankruptcy Woes 08/12/2018 08:00pm • A growing number of retirees are filing for bankruptcy in an attempt to halt some of their monthly payments as pensions have largely declined, savings have shrunk and bills have piled up. A recent study conducted by four professors citing data from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project demonstrated an ala Complete List of Credit Card Fees to Watch Out For 08/12/2018 08:00pm • All credit cards come with costs. You'll pay interest on credit card balances, but interest isn't the only expense of owning a credit card. Annual fees, late fees, balance transfer fees and foreign transaction fees are common, and they're not the only fees. Some credit card fees may be worth paying, How to Use Your Financial Aid Like a Paycheck 08/12/2018 08:00pm • Many students who receive financial aid get a refund at the beginning of the semester -- a lump sum meant to cover costs like living expenses, transportation and books and supplies. Some students turn that refund into a monthly "paycheck," a strategy that can help with money management. "When I was DC-area consumers not so good at paying bills on time 08/10/2018 11:30am • WASHINGTON — Bills in Washington-area households are among the highest in the nation, but consumers in the D.C.-region rank low for paying them on time. A LendingTree study on payment histories based on credit reports on consumers in the 100 largest markets ranks the Washington metro the 78th-w 6 Tips for Properly Caring for Your New Construction Home 08/09/2018 08:00pm • Buying a new home from a builder means you won't have to spend time getting used to any loose floorboards, tricky toilet handles or creaky doors that are often considered quirks in an older house. But buying a brand-new home doesn't mean you can neglect your property and expect it to keep working l 5 Reasons You Need a Credit Score 08/08/2018 08:00pm • If you're anti-credit score or just plain afraid of credit, you might want to rethink that stance. You're hurting yourself financially in the long run. As of 2015, there were 26 million people who were "credit invisible" -- meaning they had no credit history on file -- and 19 million people who wer Goalkeeper Bill Hamid to return to DC United 08/08/2018 03:43pm • WASHINGTON — Homegrown goalkeeper Bill Hamid is set to return to D.C. United on a one-and-a-half year loan from Danish club Midtjylland, WTOP confirmed. The 27-year-old Annandale, Virginia, native played for the Red and Black from 2010 to 2017, earning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year honors in 2014. Business Credit Card Tips for Freelancers 08/07/2018 08:00pm • As a freelancer, you typically don't have a brick-and-mortar business with a lot of overhead. But it can still make sense to get a business credit card for your venture. Whether you're a writer, a designer or a musician, these tips will help you learn everything you need to know about how a business How the Trump Administration May Reform Student Loans 08/07/2018 08:00pm • With more than 44 million student loan borrowers in some stage of repayment, there's a considerable amount of interest in the Trump administration's higher education policies. The White House announced two months ago its plan to combine the Department of Education and the Department of Labor to for Pros and Cons to Buying MetLife Inc (MET) Stock 08/06/2018 08:00pm • MetLife Inc (NYSE: MET) has been on a downward slide so far in 2018, with massive insurance losses due to massive rainstorms and flooding across the U.S. and Canada. The company's stock price has fallen from $54 to about $45, and is down nearly 10 percent so far this year. But analysts haven't give The Best Ways to Build Credit Without a Credit Card 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Everybody wants the best mortgage rates, credit card perks, insurance quotes or apartment options. An awesome credit score can be the ticket to landing them, but getting that great score is easier said than done -- especially if you don't have, or don't want, a credit card. However, even without pl How Living Together Before Marriage Impacts Your Finances 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Today, it's common for unmarried romantic partners to live together. Some people even insist that this "trial run" is the best way to get to know a potential life partner before committing for the long haul. In fact, the number of American adults living with their unmarried partner is on the rise, Best Apps for Your Credit Score 08/05/2018 08:00pm • It used to be difficult to get your hands on your credit score. But now, you almost can't avoid it. Multiple websites urge you to check out their free scores. Depending on what credit cards you have, you might be able to view your score on your monthly statement. Your bank might even email you to sa