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3 Ways Scammers Find You 08/15/2016 08:00pm • Con artists, scammers, predatory companies -- whatever you call them -- they're out there, and they would be happy to make you their next "customer," if they can find you. Eric Friedman, director of the Office of Consumer Protection in Rockville, Maryland, says some of the scams his office has encou How to Save Thousands of Dollars to Invest in the Future 08/15/2016 08:00pm • So many people fail to invest in stocks and other securities because they don't have the cash to invest. Or at least they think they don't. But the truth is that there are many ways to raise cash that might be staring you in the face. Here are a few ideas. Sell the junk you don't need. Just becaus Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) Needs to Double Its Dividend 08/15/2016 08:00pm • Apple Inc. (ticker: AAPL) is having an identity crisis. The iconic Silicon Valley heavyweight desperately needs to become a tried-and-true dividend stock -- a steady Eddie that cuts shareholders a hefty check four times a year. Something like Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Intel Corp. (INTC). Yes, Apple How to help victims of the Silver Spring apartment explosion, fire 08/15/2016 01:50pm • WASHINGTON — Following a Wednesday night explosion and three-alarm fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring, Maryland, that killed two people and injured dozens more, about 100 residents of the two four-story apartment buildings have been displaced. County officials stress reside The Pros and Cons of Municipal Bonds 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Fixed-income investors have spent years in the desert, enduring record low yields and the constant threat of losing principal if interest rates rise. But a band of true believers continues to stick with municipal bonds, preaching the virtues of tax-exempt earnings, high credit quality, diversificat 12 Steps to Protect Your Money in Divorce 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Avoid financial pitfalls in divorce.Each year, more than 800,000 people get divorced in America. If you're going through a split, you may find it difficult to think of complicated financial matters while facing such an emotional period. You might even be tempted to put your brain on autopilot, and h Hostess launches 'Deep Fried Twinkies' as first frozen treat 08/12/2016 01:23am • NEW YORK (AP) — The deep-fried Twinkie is jumping from the state fair to the home freezer. Hostess Brands, the maker of lunchbox treats like Ho Hos, is launching packaged "Deep Fried Twinkies" starting Friday that mark its first foray into frozen foods. The cream-filled snack in vanilla or choc Why 401(k) Plans are a Source of Financial Stress 08/11/2016 08:00pm • Many Americans are worried about building a nest egg for the future. Saving enough money for a comfortable retirement is a significant source of stress for 40 percent of employees, according to a recent survey of 1,000 401(k) participants by Schwab Retirement Plan Services and Koski Research. More p 3 Ways to Set Your Portfolio Up for Success 08/11/2016 08:00pm • Managing an investment portfolio doesn't have to be difficult. A few simple strategies are enough to get you started building wealth for your future livelihood. If you can get these three things right, you are probably setting yourself up for success. 1. Keep it simple. The financial universe has IRS tax cons, phishing and how to avoid getting scammed 08/11/2016 01:19pm • WASHINGTON — You just returned from a busy day at the office, when you receive a threatening voicemail.  Your caller ID says it’s the IRS, and someone filed a fake tax return on your behalf, wanting to claim your refund. They ask you to call back with your Social Security number to verify y Maryland is one of the best states for Tesla owners 08/11/2016 10:39am • WASHINGTON -- U.S. News & World Report ranks Maryland No. 3 on its list of best states for Tesla owners. Although Maryland currently has only three Tesla supercharging locations (fast-charging station located across most major routes in America), U.S. News notes that's enough, considering Ma How Your House Can Save Your Retirement 08/10/2016 08:00pm • After Joyce Ruvolo's husband passed away two years ago, she noticed a disturbing trend. "I found myself taking money out of the bank every month to pay the bills," says the 77-year resident of Boca Raton, Florida. Unhappy with her cash flow situation, Ruvolo found a solution to her problem with Kath 7 Tips for Moving Across the Country -- Without Draining Your Bank Account 08/10/2016 08:00pm • Moving, along with getting married and sending your kids to college, is one of the most stressful activities you'll probably ever experience. Moving to another state or across the country can be even more difficult. Property taxes, local economies, school districts -- the list of concerns is nearly APT keeps its Ballston headquarters, adds jobs 08/10/2016 01:34pm • WASHINGTON — Arlington-based technology company Applied Predictive Technologies will keep its headquarters in Ballston, thanks in part to state and local tax incentives and grants. APT, acquired by MasterCard for $600 million last year, also says it will expand its headquarters to larger space DC, Maryland or Virginia — Where should you live? 08/10/2016 06:50am • The District of Columbia's metropolitan area is unique in that it encompasses the District as well as parts of two states. Residents of the metro can enjoy the monuments in the District, crack open a plate of crabs in Maryland or enjoy a concert at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in