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Aging-Related Sleep Problems and Memory Loss 12/19/2018 07:00pm • Even in the short term, not getting enough sleep or poor quality zzz's can keep people from performing at their mental best, whether it be more complex executive functioning or problem-solving or memory. The experience is universal -- we've all had it: "We have a bad night's sleep, we're hazy in the 7 Practical Tips for Parenting Teens in the Digital Age 12/19/2018 07:00pm • Teens spend a lot of time online. In fact, according to Common Sense Media, they spend nearly one-third of their day consuming media. Given about 89 percent of U.S. kids own a smartphone and 45 percent say that they are constantly online, it's becoming increasingly important for parents to have open These Will Be the Hottest Food Trends in 2019, According to Dietitians 12/19/2018 07:00pm • 2018 was the year of keto, cauliflower and apple cider vinegar. What will 2019 bring? I asked my registered dietitian nutritionist colleagues to weigh in on what will be hot -- and whether those trends are worth following. Here's what they said: 1. The Keto Diet "The popularity of the keto diet c Financial New Year's Resolutions You Don't Have to Keep 12/19/2018 07:00pm • It's that time of year when people begin thinking about how they'll improve their lives in the new year. For many that includes looking for ways to make a fresh start with their money. Nearly a third of adults are planning to make a financial resolution for 2019, according to a survey of 2,005 adul 8 Tips for Finding a Hobby in Retirement 12/19/2018 07:00pm • Some people know, even as a child, what they want to do in life. They are motivated, train for their future and select fulfilling careers. But not everyone is so lucky. Maybe you wanted to be a doctor, but didn't make it through advanced chemistry. Perhaps you wanted to play football, until you ran MUST WATCH: Macaulay Culkin relives 'Home Alone' for Google commercial 12/19/2018 04:21pm • WASHINGTON — Troublemaker Kevin McCallister apparently never moved out of his parents' house, but he's still up to his old tricks in a new holiday commercial for Google Home. Macaulay Culkin, now 38, reprises his role in the classic "Home Alone" in a montage of recreated-but-updated scenes from Va. GOP plan tax cut bill in place of Gov. Northam's proposed spending 12/19/2018 04:32am • RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Republicans are promising a tax cut plan for couples making around $140,000 a year, and less spending, rather than the refundable tax credit plan for lower-income families proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam. The competing tax proposals will play a key role in budget and spe Know These Year-End Tax Tips for 2018 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Always plan ahead. As the saying goes: "It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." Tax planning isn't the way most people want to spend their free time during the holidays. However, planning now can save money in the long run. Here are five things to do before the end of the year to cut your 2018 Best Last-Minute Christmas Sales for 2018 12/18/2018 07:00pm • With Christmas less than a week away, retailers are trying to entice as many last-minute shoppers as possible with deals that rival even Black Friday's pricing. Note that as the holiday draws nearer, shipping deadlines for on-time Christmas delivery may have already passed. Fortunately, many retail Credit Cards vs. Charge Cards: What's Better for Your Business? 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining positive cash flow and covering expenses are two of the biggest challenges you may face as a business owner. Charge cards and credit cards can provide working capital for short-term expenses, and they can also be used to fund longer-term growth projects. But which one is right for your b 6 Things to Do If an Airline Loses Your Luggage 12/18/2018 07:00pm • You just touched down at your destination for several days of holiday celebration with your family. You stroll over to the luggage carousel and wait ... and wait ... and wait. Your luggage doesn't appear. All you have is your carry-on bag. What's next? What can you do? Here are six key actions to ta Why Value Investing is Making a Comeback 12/18/2018 07:00pm • One proven investment strategy for maximizing returns is buying undervalued stock, this is commonly referred to as value investing. While value players seek the unpolished, overlooked and undervalued stocks, momentum investors jump on a rising stock to ride out the wins. One strategy isn't necessar Skipping that festive booze? You have more options than soda and juice 12/18/2018 06:55pm • WASHINGTON — The holidays bring parties, and those parties bring booze in a big way. But too many can't imbibe when they indulge in holiday festivities. They might have to drive, for instance, or they have dietary issues, or they have to go into work a little sooner than they'd like. "There Industrious coworking space coming to Ballston Exchange in January 12/18/2018 09:15am • Industrious, the largest premium coworking and flexible workspace provider in the U.S., will officially open its Ballston location on January 7, growing its presence in the D.C. Metro area. Industrious is known for its beautiful and professional workspaces which are customized for entrepreneurs a 20 financial New Year's resolutions for 2019 12/18/2018 09:00am • Resolve to do better next year. Nearly one-third of Americans plan to make a money resolution for 2019, according to a Fidelity Investments survey, with 48 percent of them planning to save more, 29 percent aiming to pay down debt and 15 percent aspiring to spend less. Looking to join their ranks?