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4 Financially Savvy Things to Do During Your First Week of College 08/14/2018 08:00pm • The first week of college can be an incredible experience for new students. There are countless people to meet, unfamiliar places to see and new things to do. It's an exciting and unforgettable experience. That first week is also a time of money-saving opportunities. Even though most students have 10 Best Student Discounts to Save Money in 2018 08/13/2018 08:00pm • As a college student, you're probably on a tight budget -- and retailers know that. To get your business, many offer discounts on everything from clothes to pricey electronics. These are some of the best discounts college students can take advantage of this upcoming school year. All you need is a Postal Service reports $1.5B quarterly loss 08/09/2018 09:36am • WASHINGTON — With more consumers paying bills online, and email now the overwhelmingly preferred means of correspondence, the U.S. Postal Service continues to see a decline in first-class mail demand. The Postal Service posted a fiscal third quarter loss of $1.5 billion — though $651 million 5 Reasons You Need a Credit Score 08/08/2018 08:00pm • If you're anti-credit score or just plain afraid of credit, you might want to rethink that stance. You're hurting yourself financially in the long run. As of 2015, there were 26 million people who were "credit invisible" -- meaning they had no credit history on file -- and 19 million people who wer 6 Factors to Consider Before Using Your Retirement Savings for Caregiving 08/07/2018 08:00pm • If you're looking after an aging parent or loved one, you may cover costs that come with caregiving without thinking about it. It's easy to pay out-of-pocket expenses, such as groceries, gas and medical equipment that's not covered by insurance. But as care needs increase, costs often do too. Among 10 Investing Tips for Busy People 08/05/2018 08:00pm • It's time to stop being too busy to invest.Adulthood can be an endless stream of "I wish I could, but I'm too busy." While the busy excuse may work on your garden, it won't fly with investing. "Regardless of how busy you are, you can't put this off," says Ric Edelman, founder and executive chairman Best Back-to-School Sales for 2018 08/05/2018 08:00pm • Welcome to August. Whether you're mourning the end of summer or eagerly awaiting the first day of school, August is the time to start thinking about supply lists and dorm decor. These back-to-school sales from major retailers will help you stock up on everything you need while keeping costs low. Rea DC's Newseum removes controversial 'Fake News' T-shirts 08/04/2018 05:42pm • WASHINGTON — The Newseum has removed the controversial "You are very fake news" T-shirts from their gift shop Saturday after people claimed the shirts went against the museum's mission statement. The Newseum is an interactive museum in Northwest D.C. that aims to "increase public understanding Virtual Credit Cards Explained 08/02/2018 08:00pm • If you ever worry about handing over your credit card number when you're shopping online, there's a security option you might not know about: virtual credit cards. The introduction of chip credit cards has made our financial information a little more secure. But here's the flip side: Since chip card What Does 'Move-in Ready' Really Mean for Your Home? 08/02/2018 08:00pm • If you're like many homebuyers in today's market, you're looking for a house that's ready for you to live in right away. You don't want to go through the hassle of making a lot of changes before moving your furniture in and calling the place home. Simply put, you want a move-in ready house. But what Help local students start the new year right: Where to donate school supplies 08/01/2018 10:33am • WASHINGTON — As kids in the area prepare to go back to school in the coming weeks, parents and guardians alike scurry to get all the supplies needed for their young ones to succeed in school. For some families in the D.C. area, however, the many required school supplies for the start of the sch 5 Banking Blunders You Don't Want to Make 07/30/2018 08:00pm • When you place your money in a financial institution, the last thing you want to worry about is paying excessive charges for routine tasks like using a checking account or withdrawing money from an ATM, or leaving yourself vulnerable to fraudsters. And beyond dodging exorbitant extra fees and safegu Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Leaps on Massive Earnings Beat 07/25/2018 08:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) reported second-quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, demolishing earnings per share expectations but falling slightly short on revenue. AMZN stock initially jumped 4 percent in after-hours trading. Amazon earnings by the numbers. The iconic online shopping g 30 Top Family Weekend Getaways 07/25/2018 08:00pm • Use family trips to make lasting memories before the children grow up. From shores to slopes, many top waterfront, mountaintop and urban destinations welcome families with special experiences, affordable lodging and sophisticated dining and entertainment. These 30 weekend getaways guarantee enrichin 7 Ways to Boost Your Travel Budget 07/24/2018 08:00pm • While taking a vacation is supposed to provide an escape from the stressors of everyday life, managing an escalating travel budget can be anything but relaxing. In fact, the 2017 Stress in America study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 62 percent of Americans point to m