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Everything You Need to Know About Alternative Mortgage Lenders 06/06/2018 08:00pm • The 21st century is an incredible time to be a homebuyer. In decades past, your mortgage options were likely limited to whatever your local bank was willing to offer you. But today's marketplace offers a refreshing array of options. With the rise of alternative lenders, homebuyers are able -- now m How Postponing Student Loan Payments Increases Costs for Recent College Grads 06/05/2018 08:00pm • Postponing payment on student loans can be tempting for many new graduates who feel cash-crunched, but doing so can lead to ballooning payments down the road. Borrowers can postpone their monthly loan payments with forbearance, but unpaid interest during forbearance still accrues and capitalizes. Th 2018 Va. Primary Guide: 10th District Democrats' differences lie in their backgrounds 06/05/2018 12:25am • WASHINGTON — Virginia's 10th Congressional District is a top target for the national Democrats this fall, and the June 12 primary features six candidates vying for the party’s nomination who may have narrower differences on policy than in their experiences and backgrounds. Each of the six ca 2018 Va. Primary Guide: US House, Senate races 06/05/2018 12:25am • WASHINGTON — Primary elections are being held June 12 for all the U.S. House of Representatives seats in Virginia, as well as the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Tim Kaine. Here’s a look at the candidates and races in the WTOP listening area; click the links for more detailed anal Suspect Your Job Is Pointless? You May Be Right. 06/03/2018 08:00pm • There are bad jobs, and then there are meaningless jobs. The latter are worse for your soul. So argues David Graeber, professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics and author of the new book "Bullshit Jobs: A Theory." More than a third of Britons surveyed believe their jobs don't make Dulles Toll Road rates set to rise 06/01/2018 01:29pm • HERNDON, Va. -- Driving on the Dulles Toll Road is set to get more expensive in just a few months. While drivers can weigh in on a toll hike that will help fund the Silver Line project, some think the upcoming public comment period is more like a public warning. Next year, the cost of a full t New ad in Montgomery County race compares Democrat to Trump 05/31/2018 04:12pm • WASHINGTON — Montgomery County executive hopeful Roger Berliner targeted fellow Democrat David Blair in his first TV ad, comparing his opponent to President Donald Trump. Berliner currently sits on the Montgomery County Council. His ad features an image of businessman David Blair and a voice-o Ellicott City flood victims hear latest on recovery 05/31/2018 03:59am • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman is still coming to grips with the terrible déjà vu of Sunday's raging flood in Ellicott City, the town's second in less than two years. "I keep thinking that my wife's going to reach over and wake me up and this is a dream because I How to Successfully Negotiate With Wedding Vendors 05/30/2018 08:00pm • Wedding planning is supposed to be exciting, but the process can quickly become stressful as budgets grow tight. According to the 2017 Real Weddings Study from The Knot, an online resource for wedding news and inspiration, the national average wedding cost $33,391. So, it probably comes as no surpr How to Adjust Your Budget Once Your Kids Leave the Nest 05/30/2018 08:00pm • After 18 years of paying for their groceries, clothes and internet service, the kids have finally left the house. After basking in the accomplishment, it's time to look at how to readjust your budget to reflect your new priorities for this next life stage, says Mary Alice Hughes, co-owner of Insuran This Is When You're Ready to Invest In Real Estate 05/30/2018 08:00pm • The adage of "invest in real estate because they're not making it anymore" has enticed more than a few people to buy property. There is money to be made in this alternative asset -- and for the unwary, money to be lost. That's because real estate isn't just an investment; it's a commitment, too. "I 9 Cheap Dividend Stocks for Bargain Hunters 05/30/2018 08:00pm • Big income potential from these cheap stocks.Many investors are daunted by the share price of some of Wall Street's biggest names. Amazon.com (ticker: AMZN) may be a force to be reckoned with, but it's also trading for roughly $1,600 a share, which means if you only have a few hundred dollars to inv 6 Simple Steps to Improve Your Retirement Strategy 05/29/2018 08:00pm • It can be tough to imagine retirement when it's far in the future. But the decisions you make now about saving and investing will impact the retirement lifestyle you get to live. To simplify the process, try spending a small amount of time, such as an hour or two, working on your retirement plan. Y Here's What Sexual Harassment Costs Its Victims 05/29/2018 08:00pm • When Kyle Godfrey-Ryan worked as an assistant to television host Charlie Rose in the mid-2000s, she experienced a workplace environment that was anything but professional. The position didn't pay well, she says, but it required being on call 18 hours per day, and Rose's conduct sometimes involved b What Are Closing Costs? 05/29/2018 08:00pm • While first-time homebuyers typically focus on saving money for a down payment, you also need to budget for closing costs, which are an essential expense of homebuying. Some closing costs, such as real estate agent commissions, are paid by home sellers. The term "closing costs" includes a variety of