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Capital Bank relocates to cultural hub of Washington D.C. on 14th Street 06/21/2023 04:36pm • This content is sponsored by Capital Bank. Capital Bank, a cornerstone of business growth in the Washington, D.C. metro region, has extended its roots deeper into the heart of the city by relocating their DC branch to bustling 14th Street. Known for its commitment to the communities it serves, th Which mortgage loan is best for you? 06/20/2023 05:21pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. There are many decisions to consider during the homebuying experience: the number of rooms you want, the location that’s just right for you and your family, and how to decorate or renovate the space once you’ve purch Expert advice: How to navigate current interest rate environment 06/19/2023 04:39pm • This is the second article in our series, Money Matters. The last year has seen interest rates rise for consumers on loans of all types, including mortgages and car loans. And as home prices and car prices have also gone up, high interest rates sting more. For about a decade, interest rate Amazon’s HQ2 officially opens in Arlington, Va. 06/15/2023 03:46pm • It’s the not the glass helix yet — but the first phase of Amazon’s HQ2, which opened Thursday in Arlington, is made up of two, 22-floor, glass towers and a 2.5-acre park. The complex at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City includes 2.1 million square feet of office space and 50,000 square fee 2 men in Virginia defrauded millions in COVID relief 05/31/2023 02:53pm • Two Northern Virginia businessmen will likely spend the next several years in prison after pleading guilty in a joint scheme to defraud banks and the Small Business Administration of around $7.6 million in COVID relief funds. Bennie Earl Magee, 54, of Manassas, Virginia, and Michael Gilcher, 45, Credit cards, car loans and mortgages: Should financial literacy be required for students? 05/31/2023 12:41pm • Does your high school student understand interest rates, car loans and mortgages? That type of knowledge on financial literacy could become mandatory to get a diploma in the Montgomery County, Maryland, school system. “We as a system do believe that financial literacy is important. And it's cer DC financial expert shares tips for limiting debt, saving money 05/30/2023 05:13am • "Debt gets people into a lot of trouble," said financial expert Harrine Freeman, cofounder and CEO of financial consulting firm H.E. Freeman Enterprises in D.C. Freeman said there's one big mistake she sees people make often: even those with a budget setup miscalculate how much money they have av Best ways to spend your tax refund 05/24/2023 11:25am • With tax filing season in the rearview mirror, most Americans have received their refunds -- or will soon. But what should you do with the money once it arrives? Whenever you get a windfall, it can be tempting to splurge on something fun. While it can be great to treat yourself with extra cash, a CAVA files for NYSE IPO (Its menu has 17 billion potential combinations) 05/23/2023 12:57pm • D.C.-based Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA has made its plans to go public official, filing for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CAVA's latest filing does not list a timeline for the offering, a per-share price or the amount of stock it will 10 money mistakes parents make 05/22/2023 08:00pm • Being a parent brings with it a whole host of changes and challenges, and those go beyond rocking a newborn at night and navigating the social landscape of the teen years. You may also have to rethink your approach to finances. There are added expenses with children but also added responsibilitie Do you know the difference between banks and credit unions? 05/18/2023 03:19pm • This is the first article in our series, Money Matters. Nearly everyone interacts with a financial institution in some way — a checking or savings account, a mortgage or other loan, maybe some investments. But a lot of people could still use a little help navigating the crowded field of fin 10 apps to use now to make taxes easier next year 05/15/2023 08:00pm • Taxpayers gave a collective sigh of relief after the April tax deadline passed. Another year of scrambling to gather receipts and calculate expenses is over. However, the tax season doesn't have to be a mad dash to collect tax documents. Instead of waiting until next spring to get organized, star Younger parents are moving in with kids: Here's why 05/11/2023 08:00pm • Bundling expenses can be an effective strategy to lower costs, and one way to do it is by forming multigenerational households. When several adults are earning and living as one, they can economize and save. It's becoming more common, too, especially as inflation pushes the cost of goods and serv How the gender pay gap affects women's retirement 05/03/2023 08:00pm • Historically, women have earned less than men on average, and this pattern impacts their retirement funds. The median 401(k) account for women is 65% lower than the balance for men, according to recent research from T. Rowe Price. The study found that women and men tend to have the same access to Things to watch when interest rates go up 05/02/2023 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve raised interest rates seven times in 2022 and twice -- so far -- in 2023, with the most recent increase of 0.25% occurring in March 2023. Its aim is to cool inflation, which is near its highest levels since the '80s. In a recent Reuters poll, economists predicted only one more