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Questions to Ask Before Paying Any Medical Bill 10/14/2020 12:00am • A single stay in the hospital can result in a bewildering array of bills covering a number of services and providers. Some statements may provide scant details to justify charges while others could include descriptions or codes that make little sense to the average person. The fundamental problem i Best places to retire in 2021 10/13/2020 12:00am • Find your ideal retirement spot. You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The Safety Measures at Assisted Living Communities 10/13/2020 12:00am • The reasons for placing a loved one in an assisted living facility often boil down to one word: safety. When a sick or frail individual no longer can care for him or herself, the safest place may be such a community, where both medical care and physical safety can be assured. Assisted living commun More than noticing bruises: Recognizing signs of domestic abuse 10/12/2020 05:24pm • Domestic abuse can take many forms, and a D.C.-area counselor wants you to recognize when it's happening so you can get help, or offer help to someone else. "Oftentimes, we think 'just physical abuse' or those overt acts of aggression," psychologist Donitra Ross said. "It includes emotional, sexu Montgomery Co. leads Md. in reports of hate-bias incidents 10/12/2020 12:57pm • Montgomery County tops the state in the number of hate crimes and bias incidents reported in 2019. That's according to a report compiled by the Maryland State Police and the state's Coordination and Analysis Center. Statewide, there were 385 incidents reported last year, including "verified" a College Football Corner: It's not just Virginia, Virginia Tech and Navy -- defense is dismal 10/11/2020 06:07pm • It's not just Virginia, Virginia Tech and Navy who are having problems on the defensive side of the football this fall. The Cavaliers allow 33 points per game; the Hokies cough up 37 per game, and the Mids surrender 36 a contest. But they're not the only ones. Take a look at the Cadillac of co Data Doctors: Beware of Facebook business manager scams 10/09/2020 06:22pm • Q: I’ve been contacted by someone claiming that they want to advertise on my Facebook business page and they sent me a business manager invite to get started. Is this legit or is this some type of scam? Scammers have long coveted Facebook business or fan pages and they have a variety of ways to Instagram is letting users switch back to old logos for its birthday 10/07/2020 09:34am • Instagram is celebrating its birthday by letting users switch to older icons of the app, including the classic retro camera logo that it sported when it first became a staple of smartphones worldwide. Designs stretching back to Instagram's early days are included in the feature, which will be ava How to Use Venmo, PayPal and Other Payment Apps More Wisely 10/07/2020 12:00am • When it comes to paying family and friends, people overwhelmingly prefer to use cash apps, according to a survey of 1,000 Americans by SMS marketing platform SimpleTexting. Six in 10 people prefer to use apps compared to only 8% who like to make these payments with cash. Bank and wire transfers and Boeing Sheds 7%; Google Goes to Court 10/06/2020 12:00am • Stocks swung lower on Tuesday, giving up much of the prior day's gains. Whereas Monday's optimism was partly driven by President Donald Trump's seemingly improved health condition, Tuesday's pessimism was on a different, oft-discussed topic: stimulus. The president abruptly tweeted that the White H No charges for Va. trooper who played to camera during arrest 10/05/2020 03:19pm • FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A prosecutor has opted against filing criminal charges against a Virginia State Police trooper who played to the camera as he forcefully removed a Black motorist from his car during a traffic stop. Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano said in a statement that Strengthening Your Child's Microbiome 10/05/2020 12:00am • Lynzie Smith, a 32-year-old mother of two with one on the way, breastfed both her newborns for more than six months and stuck to a low-fat diet high in fruits and vegetables during all of her pregnancies. Now she's passing on her healthy eating habits to her 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. S Why Older Citizens are More Likely to Vote 10/05/2020 12:00am • Elections are decided by the people who show up at the polls. In the United States, the oldest citizens are the most likely to cast their ballots, which gives them political clout beyond their numbers alone. Some 64% of citizens age 65 and older voted in the November 2018 election, the best turnout Maryland lawmakers seek to reform policing practices, protect mentally ill 10/02/2020 05:39pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. After more than 14 hours of testimony on Tuesday, the House Workgroup to Address Police Reform and Accountability in Maryland began reviewin How SHIPs Can Help With Your Medicare Questions and Problems 10/02/2020 12:00am • Medicare can be complicated. It's easy to make mistakes when signing up that could result in lifelong penalties or coverage gaps, and people who lose their jobs after age 65 have an extra layer of complexity. Everyone on Medicare has the opportunity to choose a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage