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Credit Cards vs. Charge Cards: What's Better for Your Business? 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining positive cash flow and covering expenses are two of the biggest challenges you may face as a business owner. Charge cards and credit cards can provide working capital for short-term expenses, and they can also be used to fund longer-term growth projects. But which one is right for your b Top 25 Christmas Movies 12/18/2018 12:01am • WASHINGTON -- There's officially just one week remaining until Christmas Day! Which movies and TV specials should you watch to help put you in the holiday spirit? Before we get to the Top 25 countdown, let’s settle some age-old questions and raging debates. To start with the obvious What Is Taxable Income? 12/13/2018 07:00pm • With the tax season upon us, now is the time to take stock of all taxable income. While that may seem like a simple and straightforward task, it's not always so clear-cut, even if you're a salaried employee. For instance, if you receive money from life insurance proceeds, a gift or an inheritance, r Brand new apartment instead of hotel room? WhyHotel raises $10M 12/11/2018 10:17am • WASHINGTON — D.C.-based startup WhyHotel, which rents out units in newly constructed apartment buildings as hotel stays until the landlord leases them, has raised funds for expansion and will add three new Washington area buildings to its room rental list. The company has secured $10 million in Do I Really Need a Credit Card? 12/10/2018 07:00pm • Can you live without a credit card? That notion probably seems ridiculous to many people. On average, consumers have 3.1 credit cards, according to 2017 data from the credit bureau Experian. But credit cards aren't for everyone. While life without credit cards poses some challenges, it might not be How to Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck With Your Credit Card 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Waiting in line at the airport is one of the worst aspects of traveling. It's disheartening to arrive on a time crunch only to be met with a slow-moving security line. With Global Entry or TSA Precheck, you can replace that sinking feeling with relief, not only because you'll have a shorter line bu 11 Steps to Retire at 50 According to FIRE Retirement Pros 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Can I retire at 50?So you want to retire at 50. Who wouldn't? If the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement is any indication, early retirement is consuming a larger and larger portion of the American psyche. FIRE retirement practitioners aren't waiting until 65 to retire. Instead, the Credit Card Perks That Are Worth the Annual Fee 12/05/2018 07:00pm • While browsing for credit cards, you've probably noticed that cards with top-tier benefits may come with an annual fee. These fees, which are paid to keep the account open, run from about $75 to $450 or higher. That may give you sticker shock, but keep in mind these cards offer perks -- like cushy a In Minneapolis, Comprehensive Plan 2040 Divides the City 12/04/2018 07:00pm • MINNEAPOLIS -- For 10 years, families in Colleen Kepler's urban, tree-lined neighborhood gathered twice a month for a potluck where kids grew up together in each other's backyards. "Families move in and stay, not just for a year or two, but a decade or two," she says. "That connection never goes aw 7 reasons why renovating is better than buying a new home 12/04/2018 07:00pm • Not everyone is fooled by the idea that the grass is always greener on the other side. Given the option to make changes to their home or opt for a new one, 76 percent of Americans would rather renovate than use their savings for a down payment, according to real estate information company Zillow' How Do Airline Miles Work? A Getting Started Guide 11/29/2018 07:00pm • If you know someone who scored a free flight to Hawaii or some other far-off dream destination, chances are, he or she used airline miles to buy the ticket. Airline miles can seem mysterious and possibly too good to be true, but they are a legitimate way to get free or discounted flights. "It's kin 17 family ski vacations to take this winter 11/29/2018 06:00am • Expect quality snow, expert instruction and more at these top family ski destinations. The National Ski Areas Association recognizes 472 ski areas across 37 American states, but families who value snow quality and scenery can also find top-notch -- and often surprisingly affordable -- mountain re 9 Small-Cap Stocks with Big Dividends 11/28/2018 07:00pm • Think big with small-cap stocks.Amid the volatility of October, a number of big name stocks took it on the chin. Once-stable blue chips like industrial giant General Electric Co. (ticker: GE) and Cheerios manufacturer General Mills (GIS) declined more than 20 percent this year, creating a lot of pai 7 Value Stocks That Have Downside Protection 11/27/2018 07:00pm • These seven stocks have attractive value.Growth stocks outshone value stocks in the past decade. But no matter how high growth stock share prices go, there's one thing that value stocks tend to have that growth stocks don't -- downside protection. Throughout history, the price-earnings ratio of the The Pros and Cons of Premium Credit Cards 11/26/2018 07:00pm • Premium credit cards come with rewards and perks -- but also hefty annual fees. So, if you decide to carry one, it's important to treat it like an investment. Here's what you should know about owning a premium credit card. What Is a Premium Credit Card?The opportunity to earn better-than-average rew