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Mortgage Rates Fall Amid High-Profile Bank Failures 03/19/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage rates declined across the board this week as the markets react to the sudden failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped from 7.16% a week ago to 7.04%. Shorter-term fixed mortgage rates and adjustable mortgage rates also retreated 27 Top Lake Vacations in the U.S. 03/19/2023 08:00pm • Spend your next vacation at one of these beautiful lake destinations.With all of the noteworthy landmarks and landscapes the U.S. has to offer, including its world-famous beaches, mountains and metropolises, the country's variety of lake destinations can sometimes fade into the background. But they PHOTOS: Inside Candytopia at Tysons Corner Center 03/17/2023 09:22pm • After weeks of anticipation, Candytopia at Tysons Corner Center in Fairfax County, Virginia, is finally open! The candy museum is a sweet experience for children and a colorful one for adults. Decked out with an art salon, Candytopia has crafted pieces using different arrangements of your favorite Virginia adds 10 new historic sites to state landmarks register 03/17/2023 11:20am • Ten new historic sites have been added to the Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR), and two of those newly labeled landmarks are in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. The new listings were approved at a meeting of the commonwealth's Board of Historic Resources on Thursday. More Virginia News 'Operation Clean Sweep' is a go in Md., collecting tons in highway trash and debris 03/16/2023 08:17pm • Since Maryland kicked off its “Operation Clean Sweep,” the state’s Department of Transportation State Highway Administration collected more than 120 tons of trash. Charlie Gischlar, with the state highway administration, said the litter and debris collected in the past two weeks along roads How to Mentally -- and Financially -- Prepare for a Disappointing Tax Refund 03/16/2023 08:00pm • You may be eagerly awaiting your tax year 2022 refund to help shore up your finances -- especially if you received a big one last year. About two-thirds of individual taxpayers were entitled to refunds when they filed their tax year 2021 returns in 2022 and the average amount was nearly $3,200, acco Great Senior Discounts for 2023 03/16/2023 08:00pm • Taking advantage of senior citizen discounts may reduce your retirement costs and free up funds for other activities. Many places and services provide a savings if you are 50 or older. Some offer discounts on certain days of the week to retirees, while others have an established lower price for olde Metallica buys vinyl record factory in Alexandria 03/16/2023 12:38pm • Eric Astor, president and founder of Furnace Record Pressing, says 1,700 units is considered an average run for his presses. (WTOP/Tiffany Arnold) The iconic heavy metal band Metallica has purchased the Furnace Record Pressing factory in Alexandria, Virginia, according to a statement from shop f The 11 Best Beach Chairs for Every Type of Traveler 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Picture yourself in a tropical locale with a warm sea breeze, your toes in the sand, the ocean lapping at the shore and a margarita in hand. In addition to bringing the perfect swimsuit, lots of sunscreen and a beach hat to keep the sun off your face, you'll need the perfect beach chair. They come i 15 Money Moves You Will Be Thankful For 03/15/2023 08:00pm • There's no time like the present to start improving your finances. Being proactive about money management can benefit more than just your bank account: It can also bring you peace of mind. Peace of mind can be hard to come by nowadays among high inflation, surging interest rates and a volatile stock Inverse ETFs: What They Are and How to Invest in Them 03/14/2023 08:00pm • With thousands of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, out there, it's easy for investors to pick a specific strategy and buy into it with just a single holding. Want to invest in tech stocks? There are dozens of ETFs for that. Want to invest in China? There are dozens more. There are even funds like the Affordable Wedding Gift Ideas 03/14/2023 08:00pm • If you're attending multiple weddings this year, you already know how brutal these events can be on your finances. There may be multiple dresses, tuxes, plane tickets and hotel rooms to pay for. 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