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Celebrating the World Cup win with French wine 07/20/2018 09:16am • WASHINGTON — France climbed the FIFA World Cup mountain for the second time in its history, this time beating the underdog team from Croatia 4-2 in the final. There was a bit of everything in this World Cup match, including a few questionable calls, a goaltending error and the enthusiasm of a t Ward off evil squirrels, take care of good birds and harvest great garlic 07/20/2018 04:39am • Evil squirrels causing tomato troubles Chris in Forestville, Maryland, writes: “I'm having a terrible time with squirrels getting to my tomatoes. I tried Liquid Fence granular animal repellent; it lasted about a day before the squirrels were back. I put down more repellent and the squirrels were China Moves Up in Global Ranking of Innovation in Countries 07/17/2018 08:00pm • As European leaders call for U.S. President Donald Trump to work with America's allies and avoid potentially damaging trade wars with China, a global ranking shows the Asian superpower is steadily climbing toward world leadership in innovation while the U.S. is slipping. China is now among the top 2 Apple Cider Vinegar Won't Cure Your Acid Reflux (or Other Digestive Woes) 07/16/2018 08:00pm • While it's been around for over 2,000 years, apple cider vinegar is only now enjoying its 15 minutes of fame. ACV, as it's known to fans, is increasingly touted as a veritable cure-all for ailments as far ranging as acid reflux and diarrhea to weight problems, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. How Working Out Can Help You Invest 07/15/2018 08:00pm • Working out is good for your health, but it can also be good for your portfolio if you want to invest in the fitness industry. Warren Buffett's famed advice to invest in what you know has alternately inspired and haunted do-it-yourself investors for decades. Like most words of wisdom, it's been bot Why Your College Financial Aid Letter May Be Misleading 07/15/2018 08:00pm • After receiving a college acceptance offer, the next step for many families is understanding their financial aid award -- a vital letter that often contains information on aid, such as grants and scholarships, and the cost of attendance. But for many high school seniors and their parents, it can be John Sculley, former Apple CEO, on China, Tariffs and the Future of Technology 07/12/2018 08:00pm • In the 1980s, Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., brought on board a new CEO, John Sculley, a successful business leader from New York who moved to Silicon Valley to help the company spread the word about the new Macintosh. Sculley had achieved fame while running Pepsi, leading it to challenge it Best Freebies and Deals for National Ice Cream Day 2018 07/11/2018 08:00pm • The American calendar is full of seemingly arbitrary shopping holidays. It may be excessive and annoying at times, but this deluge of social media celebrations has perks. This year, Sunday, July 15 is National Ice Cream Day, which not only means you have an excuse to indulge, you can also do it on Credit Score Ranges: Guide to the Good, Bad and Ugly 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Checking your credit score regularly is wise advice, but it doesn't address the question of which one. You can request a credit score from each of the three credit reporting bureaus -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion -- and these scores are likely to be slightly different. The most commonly used cr 9 Niche ETFs You've Never Heard Of 07/10/2018 08:00pm • These investments offer focus and potential.Thanks to the proliferation of exchange-traded funds, there are thousands for investors to shop. But do a little digging and you'll discover that while there's a crowd chasing the more popular investing vehicles, such as tracking the S&P 500, there are The Very Best Ways to Prevent Credit Card Fraud 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Consumers reported credit card fraud more often than any other form of identity theft in 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission. While it's important to know what to do when you're a victim of credit card fraud, proactively protecting your sensitive information can prevent you from falling Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for 2018 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Amazon has announced the official date of its 2018 Prime Day. Actually, make that "Prime Day-and-a-Half." This year, deals run 36 hours, starting on July 16 at 3 p.m. EST. Some of the best deals won't be revealed until the day of the sales event. But Amazon is getting the Prime Day party started e How to Prepare for Rising Student Loan Interest Rates 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Federal student loan interest rates just went up again for the second year in a row. Interest rates for student loans borrowed under the Department of Education's direct program rose by 0.6 percent for the 2018-2019 school year. Undergraduate direct loans now carry the highest interest rate since t Why Does Alcohol Give You Diarrhea? 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Summer is prime time for barbecues, beers and -- if you work in a digestive nutrition practice like me -- complaints about alcohol-related diarrhea. But fortunately, there are some practical things social drinkers can do to enjoy their margaritas or mimosas today -- and enjoy life outside of the ba 16 Investing Questions That Intimidate You, But Shouldn't 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Your investing questions are answered.Investing is murky business, like swimming through cloudy waters. Without goggles. In the dark. With seaweed grabbing at your ankles and trying to pull you down. Anyone could get turned around in those algae-infested pools. In fact, you may be thinking of turnin