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What to know about checking, debit cards and free ATMs 11/21/2022 11:01am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. When you’re building your budget, every penny counts. So why waste any money when you don’t need to? ATM fees are just one place where needless costs can really rack up – so here are some tips to find the right che Track and manage subscriptions with these 7 apps 11/20/2022 05:00am • Subscriptions are available today for everything from multivitamins to movies, and their cost can quickly add up. While consumers estimate they spend $86 per month on subscriptions, average monthly spending is actually $219, according to a 2022 study from C+R Research. What's more, people tend to How to have a low-waste, climate friendly Thanksgiving feast 11/19/2022 06:56am • For most Americans, planning the Thanksgiving menu is easy. It's a given that turkey — whether purchased raw or fully cooked — will be the centerpiece, even if half the guests have gone vegetarian. Certain family-approved sides and desserts are required to avoid a revolt. And overly generous inv 9 of the Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy for 2023 11/17/2022 07:00pm • Take advantage of the small-cap premium with these nine leading stocks.Historically, small-cap stocks have been shown to outperform the rest of the market. There's no guarantee of greater returns, and there can be long cycles where larger companies lead the way. Over time, however, small caps tend t From Fat to Fit: Tips for How to Lose Fat Fast 11/17/2022 07:00pm • You're not alone if your skinny jeans have gotten too tight.Most Americans are looking to lose fat, some more quickly than others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 73% of American adults are considered overweight or obese.The CDC uses body mass index, or B Billionaire Ray Dalio's 10 Top Stock and ETF Picks 11/16/2022 07:00pm • Bridgewater Associates is a trendsetter on Wall Street.Bridgewater Associates, founded by Wall Street legend Ray Dalio, is one of the most widely followed hedge funds across the globe, with total assets of $235.5 billion, according to the firm's Form ADV from Oct. 10, 2022. This year has gone well f Crews work to repair another broken main on Germantown's Clopper Road 11/16/2022 07:08am • Residents of a Germantown, Maryland, neighborhood are without water Wednesday morning after a water main break. WSSC Water said Tuesday afternoon that its crews were working to mend a fractured water main on Clopper Road near Cinnamon Drive, just over two months since a pair of broken pipes under Help seniors safely get the most use out of a smartphone 11/15/2022 08:15pm • Abbie Richie helps residents use their smartphones at Friendship Village in Tempe, Arizona. (Courtesy Senior Savvy) Adjusting smartphone settings can be tricky for anyone under the best circumstances, and one tech specialist who works with seniors has some tips for adult children to help their p Police search for suspects after teen shot, killed while raking leaves in Prince George's Co. 11/13/2022 09:40pm • A 13-year-old who was shot while raking leaves in his front yard in Prince George’s County, Maryland, passed away on Friday. Jayz Agnew was shot on Jameson Street in Hillcrest Heights around 5 p.m. Tuesday. When officers found the boy they said he was suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. Food and Friends' pie sale raises money for a good cause 11/10/2022 10:59pm • Food and Friends, a Northeast D.C.-based nonprofit, is known for cooking up meals for some of the region's ill and homebound residents. This Thanksgiving, like every Thanksgiving, they're getting ready to serve up 900 dinners to those who are battling cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other illnesses. And if 4 Growth Stocks, 4 Value Stocks to Buy Now 11/09/2022 07:00pm • Whether you want defense or offense, these stocks deliver.In 2022, it has definitely been a "risk off" year as most of the worst-performing companies are in aggressive corners of the market like technology and top performers include slow-and-steady energy infrastructure companies, utilities and cons 16 Top Romantic Getaways in New Hampshire 11/07/2022 07:00pm • Couples may be surprised to find that New Hampshire is filled with an array of enchanting destinations for lovebirds. From the majestic White Mountains to striking Lake Winnipesaukee, this quintessential New England getaway has been capturing the hearts of travelers for generations. Whether your ide WTOP's Beer of the Week: Mortalis Perses Imperial Stout 11/04/2022 05:01pm • Who knew you might need a baking pan to make beer? WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Mortalis Perses Imperial Stout for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week. Brewer Weekend Road and Rail: Open Streets DC, 66 Transforms, 495 Next; Metro shutdown ends 11/04/2022 05:00am • This weekend will see great weather for the final Open Streets D.C. event on Saturday, and scheduled roadwork should continue for the 66 Transformation Project and 495 Next work. In Maryland, a new project is beginning on U.S. Route 1. And on Metrorail, the Blue and Yellow Line shutdown is set to Pre-Halloween frost advisory issued in DC area 10/29/2022 10:07pm • The District and surrounding area could wake up to a frost Sunday morning. The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for portions of Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday. Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM. Curren