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7 Tools to Help You Get the Best Rate 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're renting a car or getting a mortgage, you may be wondering if you're truly netting the best deal. These days, a number of websites and other resources are available to help ensure you aren't paying more than needed. But rather than spend hours combing the web or calling companies to l 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Fees and penalties for your 401(k) can often be avoided if you understand how your 401(k) plan works. You can also take advantage of employer contributions and tax breaks once you figure out how to qualify. Here's how to fix several common 401(k) problems. A low default savings rate. Many employees A new course for Tiger Woods, and maybe a new putter 06/27/2018 05:38pm • POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Tiger Woods is playing the Quicken Loans National for the last time, and so much about this year feels new. Woods played his first 18-hole round at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm during the pro-am Wednesday, and it didn't take long to realize why the course rated as the four 9 Things to Know About Tax Lien Investing 06/26/2018 08:00pm • Get started with tax lien investing.When property owners do not pay their property tax bills, tax lien certificates can be a safe, collateralized complement to a balanced portfolio -- but only if you have time, knowledge and the ability to reinvest your money when short-term certificates are redeeme Playing Through: Quicken Loans National at TPC Potomac 06/26/2018 02:27am • POTOMAC, Md. — Like the golf future of Tiger Woods himself, the future of the Quicken Loans National after this year is somewhat up in the air. But also like Tiger, it is back in the D.C. area this week, looking to restore a little extra attention and luster to a tournament that has been played wi Small and Mid-Cap Stocks Benefit from Tax Cut 06/24/2018 08:00pm • U.S. small and mid-sized public companies are positioned to profit from the corporate tax cuts more than the large corporations represented in the S&P 500. Small and mid-sized companies may receive a greater benefit from the recent corporate tax reform compared to large companies who pay upward 10 Things to Do Immediately After Your Identity Is Stolen 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Last year, more than 145 million Americans had their personal information accessed during a security breach at the credit bureau Experian. That's 145 million people who could be in the crosshairs for stolen identities, not to mention the millions more impacted by breaches in recent years at Target, Will Rising Rates Hurt Builder Stocks? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Homebuilder stocks were among the biggest gainers in 2017, with many of the largest companies gaining more than 50 percent last year, but now the party is over. Although the economy is strong -- which you'd think would fuel more home buying -- homebuilder stocks are being crushed this year. Toll Br How Do Money Orders Work? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Money orders offer a safe alternative form of payment to a regular check. Think of it this way: Getting a money order is a little like using a check that has already cleared the bank. For example, if somebody gives you a money order worth $100, it's as good as cash once you deposit it at your bank Should I Work With a Mortgage Broker? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • If you're embarking on the homebuying process, you may consider whether working with a mortgage broker is right for your transaction. While you can sort through loan types and rates on your own, mortgage loan experts like brokers might be a good option to help expedite securing the right lender for 8 ETFs for an Interconnected World 06/19/2018 08:00pm • Ways for investors to play the world.The World Cup is under way, and there have already plenty of memorable moments. This contest, held every four years, has a remarkable ability to bring people together across nationalities, time zones and races. Particularly in 2018, the World Cup is an example of 11 DC-area companies on Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT 06/19/2018 07:32am • WASHINGTON — Computerword's 2018 list of 100 Best Places to Work in IT includes 11 companies based in the Washington region. This is the 25th year for Computerworld's list, and it is based on average salary and bonus increases, percentage of IT staffers promoted, IT staff turnover rates, train Federal workers' stolen IDs used for fraudulent loans 06/18/2018 10:11pm • WASHINGTON — A Bowie, Maryland, woman faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to using stolen Social Security numbers from the 2015 data breach at the Office of Personnel Management to obtain fraudulent loans from a credit union. In 2015, millions of Social Security numbers of curr How to Find a College's Alumni Salary Information 06/18/2018 08:00pm • Rising college costs and growing student debt mean that families are increasingly concerned about the value of attending a specific college and the salary prospects for new graduates. Many families and students seek financial benefits from pursuing higher education, which is typically known as a re How to Get a Small Business Expansion Loan 06/17/2018 08:00pm • If you're a small business owner looking to take your business to the next level, you may not have the capital you need to expand. A small business expansion loan can provide you with the cash you need to open up a new location, hire staff or upgrade your equipment. But where do you start and how do