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Pros and Cons to Buying American Express Stock (AXP) 01/27/2019 07:00pm • For investors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) stock, it wasn't always about the plastic. Founded in 1850 by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo and John Butterfield, American Express's early business model was well-suited for the times -- to deliver money and packages over long distances to people How Investors Can Best Use a 529 Plan 01/27/2019 07:00pm • State-run 529 plans have been a staple of the college savings landscape for years. But a 529 account has never been as easy as ordinary investments to choose and manage. With the new tax rules passed about a year ago and the financial markets looking shaky, families may wonder if the venerable 529 i Today in History: Jan. 27 01/27/2019 12:30am • Today is Sunday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus'' Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. On this date: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mo Looking early could make summer camp more affordable than you think 01/26/2019 05:56am • WASHINGTON — The American Camp Association said that searching for a summer camp early may help you get a good deal. "Don't be afraid to call the camp director and ask if financial assistance is available," the ACA said In a news release. "Ask the camp what payment or assistance program they of 9 Great European Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Look abroad for income.When many investors look for income, they focus on the U.S. stocks they know. Unfortunately, Wall Street doesn't award extra credit for past successes or big name recognition, as investors have seen with the fall of former dividend favorite General Electric Co. (ticker: GE). I UPS brings keyless building entry to DC apartments and condos 01/24/2019 08:47am • WASHINGTON — UPS is expanding its keyless building entry delivery service to 10 new cities, including D.C., after successful tests in New York and San Francisco. Qualifying buildings will set up a system with building access company Latch, which works in conjunction with UPS delivery drivers. Today in History: Jan. 24 01/24/2019 12:00am • Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 24, 2013, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the lifting of a ban on women serving in combat. On this date: In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern Calif 5-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached flour recalled 01/23/2019 10:25pm • WASHINGTON -- General Mills is recalling bags of Gold Medal unbleached flour over salmonella concerns, the company announced Thursday. The voluntary national recall only affects the five-pound bags of the flour with a better if used by date of April 20, 2020. Check your shelves if you have this p How to Get the Most Value Out of Roku 01/23/2019 07:00pm • Streaming devices open the door for cord-cutters to watch all their content cable-free, connecting TVs to the internet and bringing the power of streaming services and other apps straight to viewers' screens. At the front of the pack is Roku, which has long been a darling of the cord-cutting commun 30 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a Budget 01/23/2019 07:00pm • Plan an affordable getaway to one of these stunning stretches of sand.Roughly half of the world's best places to visit are beach destinations -- and for good reason. Nearly twice as many people prefer relaxing vacations to active ones, according to travelers in 17 countries surveyed by GfK, a market Fairfax Co. considers shutdown help, may need to find millions 01/23/2019 04:25am • WASHINGTON — With thousands of residents working without pay or furloughed for more than a month, Fairfax County, Virginia, is considering additional steps to help those struggling to make ends meet. The concerns would rise to an even higher level if the shutdown continues into March, county su What to Know When Your Salary Includes Stocks 01/20/2019 07:00pm • Owning a piece of the company that employs you is an exciting proposition. But it also comes with risk. Exactly how much depends on the status of the company in question and the type of equity you're offered. That's because there's a big difference between stock-based compensation at a startup whos Car Review: Jaguar’s E-PACE crossover looks to make waves in smaller utility market 01/20/2019 02:12pm • WASHINGTON — Luxury cars have been the bread and butter for Jaguar for decades, but lately the market has shifted to SUV and crossovers. Jaguar hopped on the crossover bandwagon a few years ago with F-PACE, a quick hit for the company. Now for their second model, Jaguar looks to make a smaller Now leasing: Novel South Capitol has 42 penthouses, coworking space 01/18/2019 08:06am • WASHINGTON — Novel South Capitol, a new luxury apartment development sandwiched between Capitol Hill and Capitol Riverfront, with an on-site coworking space, has begun leasing with first move-ins expected in February. The 539-unit apartment building, at 2 I Street SE, has 42 penthouses and incl Perdue recalls chicken nuggets after people find wood in them 01/18/2019 02:49am • Perdue Foods is recalling 68,244 pounds of gluten-free chicken nuggets sold nationwide over fears of wood contamination, federal health officials say. The ready-to-eat chicken nuggets were produced on Oct. 25, 2018, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Servic