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Unwrapping Eco-Labels: What Do They Really Mean? 03/01/2023 07:00pm • You may be in the habit of checking the nutrition facts label on food products before putting them in your cart. Now, new eco-labels that signify the environmental impact of food are showing up on the front of packages and on restaurant menus. It seems that carbon is the new calorie. Panera, Chipotl Student loan payments are coming back since the pandemic. Here's how to prepare 03/01/2023 06:22pm • During the coronavirus pandemic, student loan payments were halted as part of the U.S. response. As the country recovers, payments are expected to resume at some point this year. If you have student loans, here's what you need to know. More Local News More Education News More Bus Should DC residents worry about sunburn in March? Check the UV index 03/01/2023 09:25am • While Mother Nature spared the D.C. region winter weather during the traditionally coldest period of the year, residents shouldn't let their guard down for a hidden danger on warm and even cold spring days ahead -- the sun. At times, D.C. area residents who are going to be outside for an extended Stratford University files for bankruptcy; president, vice president listed as biggest creditors 03/01/2023 07:47am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Stratford University, the for-profit college whose abrupt closure last year left hundreds of students without a clear path to a degree, What Does a Negative Credit Card Balance Mean? 02/28/2023 07:00pm • If you're working hard to pay off your credit card bill every month, the possibility that you'd overpay your bill and have a negative credit card balance might be laughable to you. But you'd be surprised by how easy it is to overpay -- even if you're barely squeaking by with your monthly payments. W Survey: Shoppers Use BNPL for New Tech, Clothes -- and Groceries 02/28/2023 07:00pm • Buy now, pay later, also known as BNPL, is a financial service that allows shoppers to break everyday purchases into smaller installments -- and it often encourages consumers to spend money they don't have or buy more items than they would have otherwise been able to afford, according to a new surve Can I Transfer My Student Loans to Another Lender? 02/28/2023 07:00pm • If you're having trouble paying your student loans, you might be looking for any options that provide relief, such as refinancing or transferring your loans to another lender. "Borrowers usually pursue these options because they feel their interest rates are too high, they're making payments to too How Montgomery Co. schools plan to crack down on students' fentanyl use 02/28/2023 04:23am • The Montgomery County Public School system has released a plan to combat the rise in opioid use and overdoses in the Maryland county's over 200 schools — including a crackdown on how long and when students can be in the restroom. In a statement released Friday, the Maryland school system announ Tax Filing Tips for College Students 02/27/2023 07:00pm • College is typically a place where students transition to adulthood. They may be living away from home but still financially dependent on their parents or they may be earning their own incomes while they're in school. Their taxes are in transition, too: Some parents claim students on their returns a Questions Doctors Wish Their Patients Would Ask 02/27/2023 07:00pm • A curious patient is a healthy patient.When you go to the doctor, it's typically for a specific problem, such as a cold, stomach pain or another issue that you need help fixing. But it's also an opportunity to learn more about what's going on in your body, understand why you're receiving a specific How to Negotiate a Pay Raise Amid Rising Layoffs and Continued Inflation 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Inflation and layoffs are at the top of people's minds this year. The Labor Department reports that over the last 12 months, inflation has increased by 6.4%. Additionally, many big companies such as Goldman Sachs, Amazon and Spotify have announced layoffs, making some workers fear that it may happen Is Fast Food Cheaper Than Cooking at Home? 02/27/2023 07:00pm • It's a classic question for any adult with a stomach and a wallet: Is fast food cheaper than cooking at home? And there is no easy answer. "The answer depends entirely on how much you value your time, and how much you value your health, as well as your wallet," says Chip Carter, the producer and hos When to Terminate Your Doctor-Patient Relationship 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Terminating a doctor-patient relationshipStaying with a doctor you're not happy with is as harmful as staying in a toxic relationship. While it may feel uncomfortable, terminating the doctor-patient relationship may be the healthiest move. "If the physician is not answering your questions, returning 11 Places to Celebrate Women's History Month: Editors' Picks 02/27/2023 07:00pm • Throughout time, women have contributed to advancements across all areas of society through their hard work, skill and perseverance; they've also been subjected to plenty of persecution along the way. Whether by enduring witch trials, fighting for the right to vote or bringing untold stories to the Champagne vending machine is quirky, new amenity in DC hotel 02/27/2023 05:19pm • You don’t need to be a guest at The Morrow Hotel in D.C.’s NoMa neighborhood to enjoy a unique amenity found in its lobby: A Champagne vending machine. Recently, Insider politics reporter Bryan Metzger posted a photo of the machine on Twitter, which led to a flurry of questions from othe