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Adopting a dog 11/15/2022 04:29pm • This content is written by Dr. Lindsay Lane, partner at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Adding a new member to the family isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. There are a lot of things to consider; what to get, how old it should be, where to get it from, and the care that pet will need for the re The 6 Best Cruise Insurance Plans for 2023 11/14/2022 07:00pm • In a lot of ways, booking a cruise feels like you're buying a "vacation in a box." Once you decide on a cruise line, your cruise ship and an itinerary you like, you simply show up and all your lodging, transportation and meals are included in the trip cost. That said, cruises come with the same cons What Is Zero-Based Budgeting? 11/10/2022 07:00pm • A zero-based budget, also called a zero-sum budget, assigns every dollar a job in working toward your financial goals. Originally created by business leaders for commercial budgets, this strategy has also found a place in household budgeting. What Is Zero-Based Budgeting?Zero-based budgeting directs Small cars from Subaru, Kia are flops in new crash test 11/10/2022 09:36am • Some small cars have come up short in a tough new crash test. Subaru’s Crosstrek and Impreza models, along with the Kia Forte, got poor ratings in an updated side crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The poor ratings mean that “either the structure did not hold u How to Financially Prepare for Buying a House 11/07/2022 07:00pm • Getting to a point where you feel emotionally and mentally ready to buy a house can be a journey on its own. But your work doesn't stop there. Most homebuyers don't have a lump sum they can use to buy a home in one cash payment. Instead, buyers typically need mortgages. For the smoothest experience Trone, Parrott on the issues in Maryland's 6th District 11/02/2022 09:25am • The campaign for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District is expected to be the site of the closest congressional race in the state come Nov. 8. Democratic Rep. David Trone, who’s running for a third term, handily beat Republican Del. Neil Parrott two years ago. But redistricti Travel Discounts for Seniors 10/27/2022 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting family or taking a vacation, there are many travel deals available for senior citizens. Some travel discounts for seniors are available online, while others come when you call or join an organization. Be ready to read the fine print or ask for details to make sure you are eli Great Senior Discounts for 2022 10/25/2022 08:00pm • Senior citizen discountsTaking advantage of senior citizen discounts may reduce your retirement costs and free up funds for other activities. When looking for savings, always keep your identification handy, as some places will ask to see a form of ID to check that you have reached the qualifying sen Why Hyundai, Kia owners should be especially concerned about car thieves 10/24/2022 08:07pm • As the weather gets colder, you may be tempted to leave your car running in the driveway or outside a convenience store when you go indoors. But Maryland State Police say that practice increases the chances that your car will be stolen (something that happens every 49 minutes in Maryland) -- and Best Food Delivery App Companies to Work For 10/24/2022 08:00pm • Delivery apps have made it easy to get everything from fast food meals to weekly groceries delivered to your front door. Not only are the apps convenient for consumers, but they offer a flexible way to earn extra money. "I can sign in and out for work as I please around my full-time job, so it's gre Are certified used cars worth the extra money? 10/19/2022 11:56am • Those navigating this tough car market might want to skip one category altogether. Certified used cars may present an especially bad value. “I think it’s reasonable to question whether certified cars are really worth anything in terms of extra cost,” said Kevin Brasler, executive edi Tips for first-time credit card users 10/19/2022 10:20am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. Credit cards can be a convenient way to make purchases and build your credit score. However, before setting out on a spending spree, there are many helpful tips that first-time credit card users should keep in mind to pu CFP Exam 101: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the CFP Test 10/18/2022 08:00pm • The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner, or CFP, is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the approximately 330,300 financial advisors in the U.S., only about 93,000 are CFPs. "If you're serious a Hurricane Ian may double number of flood-damaged vehicles 10/17/2022 09:08am • Centreville, Virginia-based vehicle history provider Carfax estimates there are 400,000 water-damaged cars in its database that were on the roads at the beginning of 2022, and Hurricane Ian may have resulted in as many as 358,000 additional flood-damaged vehicles, mostly in Florida and the Carol Alexandria council OKs speed cameras in school zones 10/15/2022 01:01pm • Alexandria’s city council voted Saturday to approve the installation of speed cameras in five school zones throughout the Northern Virginia city. The council unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance that calls for a civil penalty of up to $100 for driving more than 10 miles above the posted spee