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Should I Go to Urgent Care? 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Adriana Vélez-León's symptoms -- a sore throat, body aches, headache and congestion -- suggested to her that she might be coming down with the flu. Vélez-León, an attorney in the District of Columbia, didn't want to take the chance of infecting co-workers, and she wanted to get checked out. She Myths About Blind Parents 12/05/2018 07:00pm • If you join a Facebook group for blind parents, there are certain topics that come up again and again. What is the best car seat to use, when you don't drive and will therefore be installing and uninstalling your child's car seat in an Uber or Lyft vehicle several times a day? What is the easiest b Credit Card Perks That Are Worth the Annual Fee 12/05/2018 07:00pm • While browsing for credit cards, you've probably noticed that cards with top-tier benefits may come with an annual fee. These fees, which are paid to keep the account open, run from about $75 to $450 or higher. That may give you sticker shock, but keep in mind these cards offer perks -- like cushy a What Will Cost More -- and Less -- in 2019 11/29/2018 07:00pm • If you're in the market for a new car, you may want to invest in a set of wheels sooner rather than later. Automobiles are one of a number of products expected to see a price spike as a result of government tariffs. Seafood, furniture and bicycles are other goods that could cost more thanks to the b Headlights on most base-model 2018 vehicles get dim ratings in safety study 11/29/2018 10:03am • WASHINGTON — When you hit the road at night — eyes open for bad drivers who might cut you off or deer that seem hellbent on wrecking your vehicle — do you want "good" headlights or ones that are just … "acceptable"? Unless you pony up more money, a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safe How to Survive an Insurance Elimination Period 11/28/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining adequate insurance coverage is just the first step toward surviving a financial or health emergency. Here's why: Depending on the type of insurance you need to tap and the way your policy is structured, you may wait several months before receiving a check from the insurer. During that t The Pros and Cons of Premium Credit Cards 11/26/2018 07:00pm • Premium credit cards come with rewards and perks -- but also hefty annual fees. So, if you decide to carry one, it's important to treat it like an investment. Here's what you should know about owning a premium credit card. What Is a Premium Credit Card?The opportunity to earn better-than-average rew Holiday shopping brings increase in car thefts, Va. PSA warns 11/24/2018 02:17pm • WASHINGTON — If you went to the movies this weekend in Virginia, you may have seen the state's newest attempt to keep you and your car together. It's a public service announcement reminding motorists to protect their cars from theft this holiday season. The PSA aired in movie theaters in the What's the Right Age to Start Building Credit? 11/18/2018 07:00pm • If you're young and fairly new to the concept of credit, there's a good chance that it's a complete mystery to you. "Let's face it: Financial literacy isn't a focus of our school systems," says Alison Norris, certified financial planner and strategy manager at online lender SoFi. "While building go Becoming an Executor of an Estate: What You're In For 11/15/2018 07:00pm • If you've been named executor of an estate, you carry the burden of a variety of duties and legal responsibilities, including filing and paying remaining local and federal taxes, assessing the worth of assets, distributing property and sending records to beneficiaries. While you may feel privileged When Is it a Good Idea to Pay Bills With a Credit Card? 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Credit cards can be a great tool for making your life more convenient, and that includes paying your bills. To stay on top of your expenses, paying bills with a credit card can help, says Tasha Bishop, director of operations and development at nonprofit credit counselor Apprisen. "The more you can Everything You Need to Know About Collateral Loans 11/06/2018 07:00pm • When you need cash for a major expense, it might be tempting to borrow from a payday lender or max out a credit card. But you have other options that won't harm your credit or put you in a cycle of debt -- even if your credit isn't all that great. Collateral loans could be a way to borrow the money 7 Winter Home Prep Tasks You Haven't Done Yet 11/01/2018 08:00pm • Time to really get ready for winter.You already know the basics of getting your home ready for winter: cleaning your gutters, making sure windows and doors have weatherstripping to block drafts and tackling various tasks to keep your house warm and cozy throughout those chilly months. But incorporat Peugeot owner chooses DC for Free2Move car sharing launch 10/29/2018 08:35am • WASHINGTON — Groupe PSA, the European company that owns the Peugeot, Citroen and Opel car brands, is bringing its car-sharing service Free2Move to North America with D.C. as its first city. But fans of Peugeot and Citroen cars won't be able to drive one — at least not yet. Free2Move has Car Review: Honda Accord 2.0T Touring makes a strong case for itself 10/28/2018 10:16pm • WASHINGTON — The midsize sedan was once the hottest segment for car shoppers in America, but it has been replaced in popularity by crossovers and SUVs. Before that trend began, the two sedan stalwarts were the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry — each spacious sedans that gave buyers good value for t