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Top business stories of 2017

By Jeff Clabaugh
December 29, 2017 | 4:09 AM

WASHINGTON — Real estate developments and corporate mergers were among the events that impacted the D.C. business community in 2017.

Here are 10 of the area’s more-notable business stories.

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How to negotiate debt with your credit card company

By U.S. News & World Report
August 19, 2023 | 10:45 AM

If you haven't been paying off your credit cards in full every month, you're not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S. household credit card debt increased by $144 billion between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023. Depending on how much debt you have, you might not feel confident about getting out from under it. However, learning how to negotiate credit card debt can provide you with a way to get relief.

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