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Hour by hour: A checklist of preparations as Hurricane Florence approaches 09/11/2018 10:40am • WASHINGTON — Hurricane Florence looks like a monster storm, and while it’s not known how much of an impact it’ll have on the D.C. area, parts of coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are being evacuated. WTOP Weather Center WTOP Traffic Center Current Weather Radar Severe W How Good Is Credit Card Travel Insurance? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • No one plans a trip expecting something will go wrong. But if it does, your credit card could provide you with some relief. Many credit cards offer one or more forms of travel insurance to protect you on your trip. Depending on the card and how you book your trip, though, you may run into some limi What You Need to Know About Cheap Insurance 09/10/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to selecting an insurance plan, you have a tricky financial choice to make: Purchase the most expensive insurance policy or pass up a high-priced policy in favor of more affordable coverage and rock-bottom annual premiums? You don't want to rush through the decision because in terms of 5 mistakes college students make with credit cards 09/09/2018 08:00pm • You're away from home, and you have a credit card. Could life get any better? It might seem like a dream come true right now, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you use your credit card the wrong way. Let's take a look at the top-five mistakes college students make so that you can avoid Double whammy: Car theft victims also hit with speed camera tickets 09/06/2018 04:56am • WASHINGTON — It's bad enough to have your car stolen, but victims of theft are often hit with a double whammy in places such as Maryland and D.C. where speed cameras are becoming more and more prevalent. If a car thief runs a red light or speeds in front of a camera, those tickets go directly t The Best Business Jobs 09/03/2018 08:00pm • Taking care of business From the person who greets clients in the lobby to the executive who oversees all operations, it takes many kinds of professionals to make a company successful. The corporate world features career opportunities for workers of all skill sets and education levels. Learn more ab How Long Do My Mistakes Stay on My Credit Report? 09/03/2018 08:00pm • It's a terrible feeling to see a negative item on your credit report. It can drag down your credit score as well as your self-esteem. But take solace in knowing that there's a light at the end of this tunnel. Whether you have a collection account or a bankruptcy, it eventually falls off your report. Why Your Airbnb Listing May be Illegal and What You Can Do About It 08/30/2018 08:00pm • The 2017 Super Bowl in Houston ushered in an estimated 150,000 guests. Those visitors weren't just a boon to local hotels, but also to residents renting out rooms and properties via short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO.com. More than 8,200 people reportedly stayed at an Airb Winning the long game: What professional athletes can teach us about retirement planning 08/29/2018 05:28am • WASHINGTON — From the very first time a professional athlete sets foot on a court, field, or diamond, they need to start considering their life after sports. They also need to be thinking about whether they can afford their retirement — from day one — just like the rest of us should. Hold o What's in Your Kid's Wallet? Prepare Students to Live on Their Own 08/28/2018 08:00pm • If you're the parent of a college student, you've likely spent years concerned about saving enough for your kid's education. But now that your child is officially heading off to college, you're probably worrying about whether he or she can comfortably afford the day-to-day expenses of student livin How Investors Can Short Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock With Options 08/26/2018 08:00pm • While Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) has remained one of the most-shorted stocks in the New York Stock Exchange, retail investors have also taken advantage of the volatility in the electric auto manufacturer's shares by buying puts. Options traders have earned millions of dollars since Tesla's CEO Elon M How Can I Find the Best Hospice Care? 08/26/2018 08:00pm • Life, as they say, is a terminal condition. We're all mortal, and no matter how well we eat, exercise and try to fend off the ravages of time, eventually we will all die. That can be hard to accept or talk about, especially in the case of a patient who's dealing with a terminal illness. But when th 6 Ways to Fix a Retirement Savings Shortfall 08/19/2018 08:00pm • Most investors who have planned for retirement have a mental picture: not answering to the Man, some travel, spoiling grandkids and maybe a second home. But unexpected expenses, failing health, or investment losses can derail plan A. What's plan B? How to you make up for a shortfall? "Overspending h Is it safe? Mixed results for minivan models in passenger crash test 08/16/2018 09:43am • WASHINGTON — Crash test results on minivans suggest recent Toyota and Chrysler models have a ways to go in safeguarding passenger safety. A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) presented passenger-side crash test results on the 2018-19 models of the Toyota Sie What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree? 08/15/2018 08:00pm • A common misconception among those pursuing an advanced degree in psychology is that the degree will automatically lead to a career as a mental health care provider. While there are opportunities available to those interested in seeking a career to help people struggling with mental illness, there