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First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Florida Residents 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Breaking into homeownership can be difficult. Hurdles such as affordability, credit history and market prices keep many people from achieving their goal of owning a house. Fortunately for Floridians, federal and state programs and mortgage products are aimed at first-time homebuyers to help ease the When Should You Have Multiple Credit Cards? 01/24/2019 07:00pm • When used responsibly, credit cards can help you manage expenses, establish a positive credit history, and take advantage of rewards and other benefits along the way. With so many different types of credit cards and card features available, it may make sense to carry more than one to maximize their How to buy a furloughed fed a beer — contractors too 01/24/2019 08:58am • WASHINGTON — Beer budgets could be among expenses taking a hit for federal employees and contractors impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown. A couple of D.C. entrepreneurs have set up a way for anyone to pay for what might be a much-needed beer or two during these stressful times. 2 Northern Virginia men convicted of running prostitution ring 01/23/2019 10:32pm • WASHINGTON — Two men from Northern Virginia were convicted of running a prostitution ring out of their homes. Luis Bonilla-Hernandez, 32, of Sterling, and Eliazar Duran Mota, 23, of Herndon, pleaded guilty in connection to the prostitution of five adult victims. The Loudoun County Sheriff's 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 Health Insurance for Diabetics 01/23/2019 07:00pm • More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Left uncontrolled, it can raise blood sugar to dangerously high levels and cause life-threatening complications. Notably, people who have the chronic condition are at risk for what's called ma New charges for Va. man accused of recording more than 60 women in mall dressing rooms 01/23/2019 05:09pm • WASHINGTON — An Alexandria man who Fairfax County police say unlawfully filmed more than 60 women has been charged with three additional counts, after a few of those victims contacted authorities. And investigators are again asking anyone who thinks they might have been a victim to contact the Small businesses struggle as shutdown turns L'Enfant Plaza into 'ghost town' 01/23/2019 12:45pm • WASHINGTON — L'Enfant Plaza in downtown D.C. is normally bustling with federal workers commuting to work at one of the numerous nearby agencies, and that means brisk business for the stores and shops that cater to them. But since the partial government shutdown began more than a month ago, the Tips when searching for a house to accommodate disabilities, special needs 01/22/2019 12:32am • WASHINGTON — When Molli Bishop began house hunting in 2017, her search was narrowed by a few specifics. She needed a home that had a bedroom on the main level. Some sort of covered parking was also at the top of her wishlist, as was a bathroom that could be modified to meet the needs of her you 10 Financial Moves to Make When Interest Rates Rise 01/21/2019 07:00pm • After many years of low rates, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate nine consecutive times in the last three years, including four times in 2018 alone. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve forecasts two more increases for 2019. Short-term interest rates track the current federal funds How to Avoid Shipping Charges at Your Favorite Stores 01/21/2019 07:00pm • Shipping charges are one of the most frustrating aspects of online shopping. You find the item you want at a good price, but once the shipping charges get tacked on, you find yourself paying more than planned. While some shipping fees are a nominal amount per order, even small charges add up over t Best sales for MLK Day weekend 2019 01/18/2019 08:40am • If you've recovered from the holidays and are starting to crawl out of shopping hibernation, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a good opportunity to ease back into deal hunting. While MLK Day weekend is the first major sales weekend of the year, it's become a less major shopping event over the years, 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 How to Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit 01/17/2019 07:00pm • You've found your dream home and made an offer. Now comes the hard part: getting a home loan to finalize the purchase. Applying for a mortgage means putting your finances, including your credit score, in the spotlight. A bad credit score could add an extra wrinkle or two to the mortgage approval pr How to Reshape Your Money Mindset 01/17/2019 07:00pm • If you often find yourself s pending money on products and services you don't really need and making poor financial decisions, now is the time to set realistic goals and take action. Maybe you often make impulse purchases. Perhaps you often spend more than you can afford. Or maybe you lack a well-ro