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Student Loan Forgiveness: The Complete Guide 02/14/2018 07:00pm • Having your student loans wiped out may sound too good to be true. But it can happen. Student loan borrowers may be eligible for forgiveness, cancellation, repayment or discharge programs. However, qualifying for these programs can depend on many factors, including the types of loans you have, your Think Beyond the Raise: How to Request Benefits From Your Boss 02/14/2018 07:00pm • One day during office hours at Harvard Business School, a student presented Francesca Gino with a predicament. He told the business administration professor that he'd recently accepted a job offer to join a firm at the end of his MBA program. But he hadn't asked for a signing bonus. Now, he told Gin 15 Travel Themes to Explore in Retirement 02/14/2018 07:00pm • New retirees who suddenly have more time on their hands are often eager to travel while they're still relatively young. Some have a long list of destinations to check off, while others may need inspiration. To find your perfect retirement adventure, start by thinking about your personal interests a Sous-vide pioneer Cuisine Solutions invests $70M in Sterling expansion 02/14/2018 09:05am • WASHINGTON — Cuisine Solutions will expand its facility in Sterling, Virginia, where it produces prepared meals for airlines, cruise ships, restaurants and the military. Cuisine Solutions opened the Sterling facility in 2013 to expand production capacity for its gourmet food items, which are p Sam's Club to offer free shipping for premium members 02/14/2018 07:04am • NEW YORK (AP) — Sam's Club is offering free shipping for premium members and simplifying its membership tiers. Starting Wednesday, the Walmart-owned warehouse club will give free shipping on online orders for Plus members on 95 percent of the items it sells. Most shipping costs previously were How to Pick the Best Streaming Service for Your Budget 02/13/2018 07:00pm • More Americans are cutting the cord, hoping to see significant financial savings from month to month and increased control over what they watch. With so many options available, however, picking a streaming service can be complicated, and some cord cutters find themselves paying for streaming bills 20 affordable Valentine's Day gifts for children 02/13/2018 09:45am • Decadent dinner? Check. Chocolate-covered strawberries? Done. Champagne for a romantic evening with your partner? Check. But what do you give the kids who make your heart burst with love every day? Here are 20 budget-friendly presents that will make it a Valentine's Day to remember for the daught Labor of love: How a local couple turns cocoa beans into chocolate bars 02/13/2018 02:12am • WASHINGTON — Think chocolate for Valentine’s Day is cheesy or boring? Think again. D.C.-based artisan chocolate company Harper Macaw is anything but. Owners Colin and Sarah Hartman’s brand is one that’s built around rainforest conservation — they even named their company after two en 8 Catalysts That Are Moving Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock 02/12/2018 07:00pm • Amazon has grown into a $600 billion company.The technology sector is off to a bumpy start in 2018, including e-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN). Quarter after quarter, Amazon continues to put up impressive growth numbers. Despite concerns over the stock's valuation, Amazon's aggressiv Discover the Universities Where Parents Borrow the Most 02/12/2018 07:00pm • A common criticism of the Parent PLUS program is that it desensitizes parents to the actual cost of college. Financial aid offices have an incentive to push parent loans, encouraging Mom and Pop to delay the reality of paying for college by borrowing with wild abandon. That can make pricey private Former Nats pitcher arrested with more than 20 kilos of drugs 02/12/2018 05:35pm • WASHINGTON — Esteban Loaiza, who pitched for the Washington Nationals in 2005, was arrested with more than 20 kilograms of cocaine in his possession in San Diego, California, authorities said. The San Diego Sheriff's Department said Loiaza was arrested Feb. 9 and will be in court on Wednesday, Washington Ballet's 'Romeo & Juliet' hits Kennedy Center for Valentine's Day 02/12/2018 01:28am • WASHINGTON — Valentine's Day is almost here, so what better way for all you lovebirds to celebrate than by watching the most famous star-crossed lovers in the history of the stage? The Washington Ballet presents John Cranko's 1962 adaptation of William Shakespeare's 1594 tragedy "Romeo & How Can PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Keep the Fizz in Its Stock? 02/11/2018 07:00pm • Soda giant PepsiCo, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEP) is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 13. Pepsi and Coca-Cola Co. ( KO) both had a rough go of it in 2017 in a difficult and highly competitive U.S. beverage market, a trend which is unlikely to change in 2018. Wall Street analysts expect P How to Read an OTC Medication Label 02/11/2018 07:00pm • As more and more medicines become available on pharmacy shelves without a prescription, pressure is on consumers to make their own medical decisions. Are you intimidated by all the choices and marketing claims? Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Where does it hurt? Think about what symptoms you're t General Dynamics (GD) Gets Stronger With CSRA Inc Deal 02/11/2018 07:00pm • Defense technology giant General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD) announced a $6.8 billion buyout of CSRA Inc ( CSRA) on Monday, sending shares of CSRA soaring more than 30 percent. The CSRA buyout comes just days after the latest Congressional budget deal put more money in the U.S. military's pocket