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Virginia bills headed to Northam tackle hands-free driving, discrimination, school discipline 02/21/2020 05:28pm • Virginia lawmakers approved a ban on handheld cellphone use while driving, new anti-discrimination protections and changes aimed at keeping students from being arrested for issues that could be handled through school discipline as part of many votes Thursday and Friday. The ban on handheld cellph How angel investing can help your business 02/19/2020 01:51pm • This content has been provided by Sonabank. You’ve just started a business. You’ve got the idea, you’ve got the product, you’ve possibly got a storefront. You’ve also built up a community of friends and family members who are excited to support you. Now what? Where do you go from he Md. assembly debates future of multibillion-dollar public school reform 02/18/2020 09:08am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Hundreds of people filled hearing rooms and rallied in Annapolis on Monday as the General Assembly took the unusual step of convening a US News unveils best car deals for Presidents Day 02/13/2020 09:49pm • If you're in the market for a brand-new vehicle, Presidents Day might be your best bet for a bargain. As the annual holiday looms, retailers are breaking out deals on some of their most popular products — cars included. On Thursday, U.S. News & World Report announced its 2020 Best Presid Remodeling to sell? The biggest mistake homeowners make 02/10/2020 09:17am • A local remodel lender says open floor plans and new appliances can go a long way when remodeling a home. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/zazamaza) Spring is just around the corner, and many homeowners are getting their house or condo ready to sell. There are hundreds of remodel resources available 15 tips for living frugally without looking cheap 02/05/2020 07:00pm • Do you hate the idea of brown-bagging it as everyone else in the office goes out for lunch? Do you dread parking your old-school Camry in a lot full of BMWs? Do you hope no one sees you with your coupons in the grocery store? If keeping up appearances is important to you, there are plenty of ways Virginia House votes for payday loan protections 02/02/2020 05:00am • Virginia could put significant new limits on short-term loans under a bill approved last Friday by the house of delegates. The bill would cap short-term loan rates at 36% for things such as payday lending, title lending, online lending, consumer finance and open credit loans. It also would req Delaney, longest-running Democratic candidate, ends 2020 bid 01/31/2020 08:31am • WASHINGTON (AP) — John Delaney, the longest-running Democratic candidate in the 2020 presidential race, is ending his campaign after pouring millions of his own money into an effort that failed to resonate with voters. The announcement, made Friday morning, further win How will new FICO scoring affect you? 01/30/2020 07:00pm • Your FICO credit score, which is used in lending decisions, could soon shift because of a new scoring model that will change how the scores are calculated. This change could help your FICO score if you manage credit well, but it could hurt your score if you struggle to manage credit. Try not t MDOT chief: Saving homes, moving traffic will win major road and bridge contracts 01/29/2020 08:27am • Acting state Transportation Secretary Greg Slater chats Tuesday with Del. Mary A. Lehman. (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Bruce DuPuyt) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As Should you max out your 401(k)? 01/28/2020 07:00pm • If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, taking advantage of the potential savings this retirement account offers can have lasting benefits. These plans provide a chance to set aside funds that can be deducted from your taxes each year and build earnings over time. "If you've ever dreamed about becomi Virginia could ditch jail time for drivers going 81 mph in a 70 mph zone 01/28/2020 01:20pm • Virginia could remove the risk of jail time for drivers who speed 81 mph in a 70 mph zone. The Virginia Senate voted 25-14 Monday to approve a bill that would change the automatic reckless driving standard from over 80 mph to over 85 mph in a 70 mph zone. "I've not met anyone who actually thin Is a liberal arts degree worth it? Georgetown analyzes ROI 01/26/2020 08:15am • While many students and parents worry about the high cost of a college education and the burden of student loans, a Georgetown University analysis looks into whether a college education delivers a solid return on investment in the long run. The analysis concludes getting a liberal arts degree can Montgomery Co. executive reconsiders opt-out clause in air-conditioning bill 01/21/2020 07:30pm • Things got heated at a council meeting Tuesday in Montgomery County, Maryland, over a bill about air conditioning. The Montgomery County Council was scheduled to hold its final vote on Bill 24-19, which would require landlords to provide and maintain air-conditioning service, from June 1 to Sept. Alexandria office building to be converted to residential 01/21/2020 01:38pm • A Mark Center office building in Alexandria is now set to be converted into apartments. D.C. real estate investment firm PRP LLC plans to convert 4900 Seminary Road, a 12-story, 209,000 square foot building, into residential. The developer secured close to $80 million in financing for the project