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Maryland hopes end of NYC deal could mean more Amazon facilities 02/14/2019 09:04pm • WASHINGTON — With the news that Amazon is scrapping its plans to build a headquarters in New York, Maryland seems poised to try again to lure the online retail giant to the state. Shortly after the Thursday announcement, Gov. Larry Hogan said that his administration has had discussions with and Arlington board chairman: Amazon jobs from canceled New York site aren’t coming here 02/14/2019 04:21pm • WASHINGTON — After Amazon announced Thursday that it would not build a planned phase of its second headquarters in New York, the chairman of the Arlington County Board said that the jobs that would have gone to Queens are not headed to the Crystal City site the sales giant has already selected. 8 things to remember when reviewing your 401(k) 02/13/2019 07:00pm • A bad 401(k) can be painful. Despite the stock market gyrations of the past few months and a prolonged partial government shutdown, many indicators show the U.S. economy remains robust, backed by a labor market that continues to add jobs at a steady clip. That market and government uncertainty ha 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 A tale of 2 futures: Nats with, without Bryce Harper 02/13/2019 04:08am • It’s not a surprise that the Washington Nationals will report to Spring Training over the next six days without Bryce Harper. What’s surprising is that there’s still a chance he might join them. As Nats pitchers and catchers file into West Palm Beach Wednesday morning, Harper is still witho When to Expect Your Social Security Checks 02/12/2019 07:00pm • Claiming your Social Security payments is a retirement milestone. But not everyone receives their Social Security check on the same date. Benefits are paid out on Wednesdays, and those with a date of birth early in the month receive Social Security payments before those who were born later in the mo How to Invest in the Ones You Love 02/12/2019 07:00pm • This month, as you consider how to say "I love you" to that special person in your life, skip the flowers, stuffed animals and chocolates, and opt instead for the true gift of romance: life insurance. While this might not be immediately as well-received as jewelry, per se, it is a gift that will kee 7 ETFs to Buy That Pay 7 Percent or More 02/12/2019 07:00pm • A path for investors seeking more income.Some dividend investors look for world-class companies that withstand the test of time and provide reliable income potential thanks to quality products or massive scale. But others are happy to take on additional risk and volatility with the goal of superchar 5 Ways to Build a Conservative Investor's Portfolio 02/12/2019 07:00pm • There are many types of risks that can keep a worrywart investor up at night: default risk, principal risk and longevity risk. But conservative investors can employ risk-reduction strategies to curtail these investing perils while growing and preserving their capital. Someone who can't tolerate loss In a once-flourishing taxicab mecca, DC rides plummet 02/12/2019 07:29am • WASHINGTON — The nation's capital once boasted the highest number of taxis per capita of any city, but in 2019, the number of taxi rides in the District are plummeting — leaving some wondering if the industry is doomed. According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, while the number of "one-tap" ride-hailing 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 10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Payments 02/11/2019 07:00pm • Boost your payout.The amount of your Social Security payments depends on your earnings history and the age you sign up for benefits. Try these strategies to maximize your payments:Work for at least 35 years.Social Security benefits are calculated based on the 35 years in which you earn the most. If What Will it Take to Save Flint, Michigan? 02/11/2019 07:00pm • FLINT, Mich. -- Zaniyah Burns was born at 10:35 on a cool September night. Even as a baby everyone said she favored her father, with his full cheeks and wide brown eyes, but as she grew from a quiet toddler into a smiley little girl it became obvious she also had her mother's kind spirit. Every mor What Does a Financial Advisor Do? Advisors Share Their Day-to-Day 02/11/2019 07:00pm • Financial advisors help investors untangle the knot of their financial lives. They help clients draw a line from where they are today to where they want to be and then provide financial guidance to get them there. Financial advisors can be a significant part of their clients' entire lives. "As retir Could Losing Weight Lower My Risk of Cancer? 02/11/2019 07:00pm • According to the latest data released by the American Cancer Society, cancer deaths have declined by more than one-quarter (27 percent) over a 25-year span, from 1991 to 2016. But countering that trend, obesity-related cancer is increasing. Previous research indicates that, as noted in the ACS' Canc