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How to Keep Your Information Safe When Online Banking 10/21/2018 08:00pm • Think about the last time you wrote an actual check or went to your local bank branch. According to a 2018 FIS Global Consumer Banking report, 72 percent of bank interactions are now done via mobile and online rather than at your local branch. This shift to digital has caused traditional banks to re 12 best Halloween freebies and deals from restaurants 10/21/2018 08:00pm • You don't have to wait for trick-or-treat night to indulge in Halloween goodies. Plenty of restaurants are already serving up spooky sweets, drinks and other limited-time treats. And others are announcing Halloween events that offer fun and freebies. Here's where to dine if you need to grab a bit Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 21-27 10/20/2018 11:00pm • Here are some celebrities celebrating a birthday this week. Oct. 21: Actress Joyce Randolph (''The Honeymooners'') is 94. Keyboardist Manfred Mann is 78. Guitarist Steve Cropper of Booker T. and the MG's is 77. Singer Elvin Bishop is 76. TV judge Judy Sheindlin (''Judge Judy'') is 76. Actor Evere Car registrations go digital with new DC app 10/19/2018 03:31pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. residents can now access their vehicle registration card on their phones thanks to a new app. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles rolled out the app and Digital Vehicle Registration Card and Sticker this week, which gives District residents the option to carry their vehicle Montgomery Co. inspecting hundreds of voting machines before election 10/18/2018 01:20pm • WASHINGTON — In Montgomery County, crews will spend the next few weeks meticulously inspecting voting machines to ensure everything is ready to go when Maryland heads to the polls on Nov. 6. For Lisa Jones and her crew, pouring over the intricate machinery of over 600 voting machines might be f Recall: Wegmans' hummus may contain pieces of plastics 10/17/2018 05:41am • WASHINGTON — Before you dip that carrot stick or pita chip into some hummus, you may want to check the label if you bought it from the local Wegmans. Wegmans has recalled its 8-ounce and 32-ounce Food You Feel Good About Original Hummus, stating on its website that the packages of hummus may co What Are the Tax Benefits of Buying a House? 10/16/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to buying a home, reaping the tax benefits is a bonus. But, experts warn, tax benefits for homeowners and homebuyers shouldn't be the sole reason to commit to a mortgage. "To look at buying a home as a tax gain shouldn't be your main goal," says Laurie W. Ziegler, enrolled agent based 10 Universities With the Biggest Endowments 10/15/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Should You Adjust Your Income Tax Withholding? 10/15/2018 08:00pm • With the revisions to the tax code announced in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, chances are you're aware of changes to credits, exemptions and tax brackets, which could translate to having too small an amount withheld from your paycheck. But if you neglected to review the new income-tax withhol 4 Ways Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts Differ From 529 Plans 10/14/2018 08:00pm • Families may want to consider multiple types of savings vehicles when deciding how to save for college. Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, known as ESAs, are tax-advantaged accounts designed to help families save for elementary, secondary and college expenses. In many ways, these accounts operat Need a ride to the polls? Uber says it will give free rides 10/12/2018 12:19am • WASHINGTON — Ride-hailing giant Uber wants to help people register to vote and provide rides to the polls on Nov. 6 — for free. The company announced last week that customers can find their polling place and book a ride to it through the Uber app, as long as they have the latest version. U 10 Things Everyone Must Know About Taxes 10/11/2018 08:00pm • Filing taxes can feel daunting, regardless of your income bracket, filing status or familiarity with current rules and regulations. Fortunately, getting important documents prepped and learning basic concepts, including how taxes are assessed and collected, can help make the process easier to naviga Data Doctors: What to do if you fall for a Microsoft support scam 10/11/2018 07:12am • Q: What should I do if I fell for a scammer claiming to be Microsoft and let him into my computer? A: The sophistication level being used to con people into thinking that they are talking to Microsoft continues to evolve. Even the most levelheaded folks can be convinced by a skilled con man, e A dollar and a dream: Author Jeff Pearlman discusses USFL book 10/11/2018 02:34am • WASHINGTON — Before we begin, a disclaimer. You cannot write a book about the USFL (United States Football League) without writing about the man in the center of the league’s lawsuit against the NFL and its eventual downfall: Donald Trump. But that’s not why Jeff Pearlman published “Foot 7 Things You Should Know About Tenant Rights 10/10/2018 08:00pm • The radiator crapped out in your apartment, and your landlord hasn't responded to your emails or answered the phone for two days. As much as you love your new winter coat, wearing it while you watch TV -- and while you sleep -- isn't your idea of fun. The arctic chill may have you thinking: At what