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Breaking into DC's freelance economy? Tips for first-timers 01/14/2019 10:45am • WASHINGTON — Whether you call it gig economy or freelancing or career independence, more and more people in the Washington area are breaking out on their own. For those newbies, reality sets in when they realize they are not only the talent, but also the payroll department, finance department, Considerations Before Maxing Out Your 401(k) 01/13/2019 07:00pm • You probably already know that contributing to your 401(k) plan will improve your retirement finances. But shoveling as much money as possible into a 401(k) account shouldn't always be your top priority. There are some circumstances when it makes sense to pay down debt and build up some savings outs Top Tax Tips for Investors for 2019 01/13/2019 07:00pm • With year-end statements, W-2s and 1099 forms arriving, it's time to look for ways to trim capital gains tax liability, especially given the many changes that kicked in for 2018 due to the tax law passed just over a year ago. As always, the end of the tax year -- Dec. 31 -- closed the door on many o Top Stocks to Buy in 11 Different Sectors 01/13/2019 07:00pm • The best stocks to buy by sector.In an uncertain and volatile stock market, one of the best ways for long-term investors to get defensive is by taking advantage of the power of diversification. The Bank of America research team recently sorted through each stock market sector and selected their best Today in History: Jan. 13 01/13/2019 01:00am • Today is Sunday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida 737 crashed into Washington, D.C.'s 14th Street Bridge and fell into the Potomac River while trying to take off during a snowstorm, killing a total of 78 people; four passengers and a 5 simple ways to save money at the grocery store 01/11/2019 10:40am • Food is expensive. The American household spends $4,363 on food eaten at home, on average, and $3,365 on food eaten out per year, according to 2017 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Finding even a few simple ways to cut down on that huge expense can make a big difference. Eliminating just $1 6 Economic Indicators to Understand 01/10/2019 07:00pm • If you want to understand the overall health of the economy, pay attention to key financial market indicators, including the unemployment rate, national debt and the consumer price index. These data points paint a picture of the country's financial well-being. "There are a number of common economic Can You Settle Student Loan Debt? 01/10/2019 07:00pm • When you took out a student loan to pay for school, you probably didn't expect it to go into default. But more than 1 million federal student loan borrowers default each year, according to the Urban Institute, a think tank focused on economic and social policy research. If you're in over your head, How to Recover After a Period of Unemployment 01/10/2019 07:00pm • For 800,000 federal workers, the beginning of 2019 didn't start on a high note. With an ongoing partial government shutdown, these federal employees are either working without pay or waiting at home until a budget deal allows them to return to their jobs. If previous government shutdowns are any ind Is free agent spending for Harper, Machado the new ‘Moneyball'? 01/10/2019 01:35pm • WASHINGTON — Whatever you think of the stagnating MLB free agent market and its implications toward potential labor unrest when the next collective bargaining agreement rolls around, there are two free agents that clearly won’t have any trouble getting some kind of offer: Bryce Harper and Manny Today in History: Jan. 10 01/10/2019 12:30am • Today is Thursday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 10, 1863, the London Underground had its beginnings as the Metropolitan, the world's first underground passenger railway, opened to the public with service between Paddington and Farringdon Street. On th 8 Budget Types for Businesses 01/09/2019 07:00pm • Every business, whether small or large, needs a way to track its expenses, revenue and profits. "Budgets are really important for both internal and external (reasons)," says Joseph Fahey, director of business succession planning for PNC Bank. Budgets help owners and executives make informed decisio New Southwest Cardholders Can Earn a Companion Pass Sign-up Bonus 01/09/2019 07:00pm • For Southwest Airlines flyers, earning the coveted Companion Pass is about to get easier. For a limited time, Chase is offering the Companion Pass as a sign-up bonus on Southwest's three consumer credit cards. The OfferNew cardholders who sign up through Feb. 11 will earn the Companion Pass plus 30, 7 Great Stocks With a 7 Percent Yield (or More) 01/09/2019 07:00pm • These dividend stocks pay well.With the stock market under some serious pressure, many investors have chosen to go "risk off" with their portfolio, moving assets into stable investments they can buy at a bargain price instead of chasing high-flying stocks that need to keep growing to please Wall Str Government shutdown 'a strain on this region,' DC-area leaders warn 01/09/2019 05:02pm • WASHINGTON — Furloughed feds and contractors who call the D.C. area home are sprinkled throughout the region, and the partial government shutdown is affecting local economies, said the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. "A lot of the effect of the shutdown is nongovernmental," said