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Getting and keeping the credit (score) you deserve 02/13/2019 04:18am • WASHINGTON — I recently discovered that two unfamiliar credit cards, both with high credit limits, were issued to me by the same bank while reviewing my credit report. The problem is that I never opened these credit cards. This certainly puzzled me and compelled me to take immediate action. Af Today in History: Feb. 12 02/12/2019 12:15am • Today is Tuesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2019. There are 322 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 12, 1999, the Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton of perjury and obstruction of justice. On this date: In 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of t Best Presidents Day sales to shop in 2019 02/11/2019 07:00pm • If you have a big-ticket item on your shopping list, this year's crop of Presidents Day sales is worth checking out. There are plenty of deals this year on mattresses, tech, furniture and more pricey items. Plus, you'll find discounts on clothing and other smaller buys as well. Presidents Day fal 5 travel-inspired home decorating ideas 02/11/2019 07:00pm • If you enjoy travel, and if you're interested in undertaking some interior decorating at your house or apartment, why not combine the two? You can collect souvenirs on trips to display in your home, or if you prefer to travel light, you can embrace a travel-themed decor style to have you and your gu Who have you lived with longer? Your spouse or your credit card? 02/11/2019 09:06am • WASHINGTON — Who have you lived with longer? Your spouse or your credit card? Half of millennials and one in three baby boomers say they've been with their current primary credit card longer than their current spouse or partner. That kind of card devotion may not be the smartest move. A surv Police: School monitor shot while confronting armed intruder 02/10/2019 11:10am • BALTIMORE (AP) — A special education assistant at a Baltimore high school was wounded by gunfire Friday after confronting an armed intruder trying to enter the sprawling building. Officials sprang into lockdown mode as the sound of gunshots reverberated through the building packed with students. Do Personal Loans Help or Hurt Your Credit Score? 02/07/2019 07:00pm • As with all financial information that appears on a consumer credit report, a personal loan will be calculated into your credit scores. Whether the loan will result in higher or lower scores, however, depends on a variety of factors. Generally, opening a personal loan will help your credit score if Fixed vs. Variable Expenses: What to Know 02/07/2019 07:00pm • Determining your fixed and variable expenses is paramount to effectively building a budget. But while accounting for necessary costs is a simple and straightforward task, including discretionary expenses in your budget can present a challenge. So, if you're looking to build and maintain an effectiv Is your refrigerator running? Save on Energy Star products in Maryland 02/07/2019 10:38am • WASHINGTON — If you're in the need for new appliances, the weekend of Saturday, Feb. 16 is the perfect time to save on qualifying Energy Star appliances through the annual Shop Maryland Energy weekend. Products that meet or exceed the Energy Star efficiency requirements developed by the EPA and 14 best Valentine's Day sales and deals for 2019 02/07/2019 09:00am • Whether you're shopping to spoil those you love or want to splurge on yourself, the lead-up to Valentine's Day is rife with sales and specials. You'll find everything from free desserts to discounts on gift baskets and deals on beauty, fashion, home goods, tech and more. If you're looking for a g What products to buy in February 02/07/2019 09:00am • February is a fantastic month for shoppers looking for deals. With holidays such as Valentine's Day and Presidents Day, retailers will be cutting prices on tons of products, ranging from jewelry to televisions. However, it's better to hold off on buying some items as prices will be higher this month Why gov't shutdown hurt Apple and Chick-fil-A 02/07/2019 08:40am • WASHINGTON — How much did the 35-day partial government shutdown impact the shopping and dining-out habits of those affected federal employees in the D.C. area? Significantly, according to Dulles, Virginia-based Gravy Analytics. Gravy Analytics — whose location intelligence tools track a bill Your Guide to Purchasing Rental Car Insurance 02/06/2019 07:00pm • The last thing tired travelers want to do after arriving in a new city is to stand at the car rental desk and negotiate auto rental insurance with the on-duty attendant. After all, a rental company's collision damage waiver, which protects against damage to the rental vehicle, can cost between $10 Day trips, staycations, all-inclusive fun: Ideas for a family spring break 02/06/2019 12:21am • WASHINGTON — If this brief stint of springlike weather has you yearning for patio dining, evening walks and warm weekend escapes, you’re not alone. True, it won’t be long before chilly temps return — an unwelcome reminder that it is still winter, and will be for several weeks — but you 8 Best Grocery Stocks in the Discount Decade 02/05/2019 07:00pm • Here are eight grocery stocks that Bank of America loves.Bank of America analyst Robert Ohmes recently put together his version of a grocery and food stock shopping list for long-term investors. Ohmes says the key theme in the grocery space remains what he calls the "discount store decade," an exten