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Rent-to-Own 101 11/19/2018 07:00pm • If you're in the market for a new property, chances are you'll need to qualify for a mortgage. That can be far trickier than finding a home that you like -- especially if you need to build or repair your credit. For this reason, you may be interested in a rent-to-own property. With a rent-to-own co Expect years of construction: Md. Beltway, I-270 toll lanes to be built in phases from Legion Bridge 11/19/2018 12:38pm • WASHINGTON — Toll lanes around the Capital Beltway and I-270 in Maryland could be built in several separate phases and even operated by different companies under the latest plans released to industry insiders. It indicates Beltway construction could last for years. The first phase would include f What's the Right Age to Start Building Credit? 11/18/2018 07:00pm • If you're young and fairly new to the concept of credit, there's a good chance that it's a complete mystery to you. "Let's face it: Financial literacy isn't a focus of our school systems," says Alison Norris, certified financial planner and strategy manager at online lender SoFi. "While building go Pros, Cons to Buying JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock 11/18/2018 07:00pm • JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) bills itself as one of the oldest money management firms in the U.S., dating back more than 200 years. Today, the financial behemoth boasts total assets of $2.6 trillion -- that's almost equivalent to the total gross domestic product of India in 2017, the sixth-l New exhibit at Heurich House taps into DC’s history through beer 11/15/2018 11:52pm • WASHINGTON — D.C’s brewing scene has exploded in recent years, giving craft beer lovers more options than ever when it comes to drinking local. But 100 years ago, there was pretty much just one label in town: Christian Heurich. And a new exhibit is diving into his legacy. Heurich, a Germa Becoming an Executor of an Estate: What You're In For 11/15/2018 07:00pm • If you've been named executor of an estate, you carry the burden of a variety of duties and legal responsibilities, including filing and paying remaining local and federal taxes, assessing the worth of assets, distributing property and sending records to beneficiaries. While you may feel privileged Best Budget Apps 11/15/2018 07:00pm • Take charge of your finances with these expense-tracking apps.With smartphones playing a pivotal role in our daily lives, it only makes sense that they would eventually become an integral part of money management. "Merging the two together seems to be a natural fit," says Mark Ranta, global head of 9 Bank Stocks to Buy for Income Investors 11/14/2018 07:00pm • Stronger banks are paying attractive dividends.Compared with the financial crisis 10 years ago, investors are having a relatively easy time of it. With each passing year, major indices like the S&P 500 are pushing higher and consumer spending metrics look better. As bad mortgages cascaded throug How to Prepare and Qualify for Student Loan Refinancing 11/13/2018 07:00pm • The national default rate for student loans has been slowly decreasing after reaching a high of 14.7 percent in 2013. In 2015, the official default rate was 11.8 percent, and so far in 2018 it has dropped to 10.8 percent, according to Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Educatio How Investors Can Win as Interest Rates Rise 11/13/2018 07:00pm • If you have a savings account or variable-rate debt, you might be aware that interest rates are rising. But a bit of strategy can help you profit from rising interest rates and avoid a few potential pitfalls. Most interest rate movements are driven by the monetary policy of the Federal Open Market How Should I Respond to a Debt Settlement Offer? 11/13/2018 07:00pm • Getting a debt settlement offer may feel like a lifeline if you're drowning in unpaid bills. But if you settle for less than what you owe -- perhaps much less -- there are serious downsides, too. You may need to make an immediate payment in full and could face tax consequences. That's why experts of Should I Buy Citigroup Inc (C) Stock? 11/11/2018 07:00pm • With 209,000 employees in more than 100 countries, the Citigroup brand is one any seasoned financial services customer would recognize. Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) stands as the third-largest bank in the U.S., and is generally considered to be at the top of the heap of American banking institutions, al Tips for Aggressively Paying Down Credit Card Debt 11/11/2018 07:00pm • If you feel like you're drowning in credit card debt, you're not alone. As of September 2018, the Federal Reserve reported that Americans have more than 1 trillion dollars in revolving debt, which includes things like credit card debt. But while virtually everyone agrees that having less credit card What to know about your personal information on 'the dark web' 11/09/2018 04:59pm • Q: Should I consider a service that scans the dark web for my personal information? A service being offered by various security companies is a "dark web scan," which sounds pretty impressive based on the name. The dark web is where lots of cyber-criminals conduct business, so logically, monito What Is a Credit Reference? 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Your credit report is your most well-known -- and valuable -- credit reference. But it's not the only one you have. A credit reference can take on many different forms. For instance, each individual account listed on your credit report is also considered a credit reference. And some credit referenc