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General Electric Company (GE) Stock Risks Another Guidance Cut 02/15/2018 07:00pm • After a rough start to 2018, General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) stock is trading under $15 per share for the first time since 2011. Unfortunately for value investors looking to buy the dip, analysts still see too much risk to recommend taking a chance on GE. Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell says t 8 Expenses Every Gig Economy Worker Must Budget For 02/15/2018 07:00pm • Geoff Dubiski, the executive director of people advisory services for the financial firm Ernst & Young, worked in the gig economy for about 25 years. But during his tenure, it wasn't known as the gig economy. It was simply contract work. Nowadays, millennials are embracing the idea of working on The Coca-Cola Co (KO) Works Its Magic Once Again 02/15/2018 07:00pm • The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO) once again demonstrated its ability to masterfully navigate a difficult environment and deliver earnings and revenue numbers that beat Wall Street expectations. Despite ongoing weakness in the North American beverage sales environment, Coca-Cola relied on pricing power an Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC) Whiffs on Its Earnings 02/15/2018 07:00pm • Kraft Heinz Co (Nasdaq: KHC) stock slid more than 4 percent Friday after the food giant reported a fourth-quarter earnings miss driven by a persistently weak North American environment. Kraft Keinz reported adjusted earnings per share of 90 cents on revenue of $6.88 billion. Both numbers fell short Telecommuting Is Growing, But Still Not Unanimously Embraced 02/15/2018 07:00pm • Work today is increasingly tied to routine rather than a physical space. Unsurprisingly, more and more, companies in the United States allow their employees to work beyond a specifically designated space. The number of telecommuters in 2015 had more than doubled from a decade earlier, a growth rate Check out these Presidents Day freebies 02/15/2018 05:19am • WASHINGTON — Movie screenings, a parade, book talks and a visit to a president's mansion are all free for Presidents Day. Check out this year's list of Presidents Day weekend freebies and deals: At Mount Vernon, admission is free on Feb. 19. AMC Theatres is offering free screenings Feb. McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Takes a Bite Out of the Competition 02/14/2018 07:00pm • Subway and other restaurant stocks are struggling to maintain margins in the middle of an all-out pricing war, particularly among fast food stocks. This week, another Wall Street analyst says McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is on the winning side of the war. According to Bank of America analyst Is Your Tax Pro Worth the Money? 02/14/2018 07:00pm • While some people toil over complicated tax forms, others ship their paperwork off to a professional to do the work for them. Using a paid preparer can make life easier for taxpayers, but how do you know if you're getting your money's worth? According to finance experts, there is no simple answer. Student Loan Forgiveness: The Complete Guide 02/14/2018 07:00pm • Having your student loans wiped out may sound too good to be true. But it can happen. Student loan borrowers may be eligible for forgiveness, cancellation, repayment or discharge programs. However, qualifying for these programs can depend on many factors, including the types of loans you have, your Think Beyond the Raise: How to Request Benefits From Your Boss 02/14/2018 07:00pm • One day during office hours at Harvard Business School, a student presented Francesca Gino with a predicament. He told the business administration professor that he'd recently accepted a job offer to join a firm at the end of his MBA program. But he hadn't asked for a signing bonus. Now, he told Gin Some appliances are tax-free in Md. on Presidents Day weekend 02/14/2018 10:49am • WASHINGTON — Are you in the market for a new air conditioner, a new refrigerator, or even just some light bulbs? Presidents Day weekend would be a good time to buy them. The Maryland comptroller declared Feb. 17-19 as Shop Maryland Energy Weekend, which means customers will get a break from DC will break even on Capitol Riverfront investments this year 02/14/2018 09:06am • WASHINGTON — The District allocated has $1.1 billion in taxpayer money in infrastructure improvements and other investments since Navy Yard revitalization started to kick into high gear a decade ago, and according to a new report. It is about to break even on that investment. The Capitol Riv The Threat of Moving Scams: What You Need to Know 02/13/2018 07:00pm • For many, moving to a new home is when you're most vulnerable. Not only are you packing up all your belongings, but you're also leaving your home to put roots down elsewhere. Unfortunately, when we're at our most vulnerable is when other people will try to take advantage. Whether it's a scam posing New Student Loan Promotions Help Borrowers 02/13/2018 07:00pm • For student loan borrowers who tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, one advertisement likely stole the show. During the game, beer brand Natural Light advertised a video contest that will give 25 winners $40,000 each to help repay their student loans. This promotion giving away a total of $1 million i This Is How You Choose Between a Robo and Financial Advisor 02/13/2018 07:00pm • Investors looking for investment management are both blessed and cursed with many choices. Among them, should they go with a human financial advisor or an automated investment manager known as a robo advisor? To make matters more complicated, the lines between the two are blurring, with some robo a