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How to Survive an Insurance Elimination Period 11/28/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining adequate insurance coverage is just the first step toward surviving a financial or health emergency. Here's why: Depending on the type of insurance you need to tap and the way your policy is structured, you may wait several months before receiving a check from the insurer. During that t How to Set a Travel Budget in Retirement 11/27/2018 07:00pm • The lure of travel can be strong for retirees who now have time for extended trips. From visiting family and former classmates to trotting the globe and soaking in historical sites, the options are nearly endless. Before mapping out your trip schedule, taking a close look at costs is essential. "Th When to Contact Your Student Loan Servicer 11/27/2018 07:00pm • The primary role of student loan servicers is to ensure that borrowers repay the balance of their loan according to the terms of the agreement. They are involved in the process from the time the loan is taken out until the last payment is made. Along the way, they provide monthly statements and keep 10 Easy Exercises and Energizers to Reverse the Damage of Your Desk Job 11/27/2018 07:00pm • Sedentary work shouldn't sabotage your health.Like emails in your inbox, studies on the health harms of being sedentary keep piling up. Even so, the toxic combination of spending long hours sitting and leading an overall inactive lifestyle is the reality for 1 in 10 U.S. adults, according to a resea A Checklist for Home Inspections 11/27/2018 07:00pm • Even in a seller's market, smart homebuyers aren't going to make a purchase without having a property professionally inspected first. "Today's buyers are really very savvy," says Robin Kencel, associate broker with the Robin Kencel Group of Compass Real Estate in Greenwich, Connecticut. That's why Focus on Wellness Instead of Weight Loss 11/27/2018 07:00pm • Recently, I got a call from a concerned mother who'd been referred to a registered dietitian because of her son's weight. When she and her son saw the pediatrician for an annual checkup, the doctor suggested that his weight was cause for concern. Now this mom sits across from me confused and wonder What to Know About the Flu if You Have Diabetes 11/26/2018 07:00pm • As flu season intensifies, we're exposed to more messages about getting the flu shot. This is because last year, we experienced the deadliest flu season in decades. More than 80,000 Americans died due to flu complications. That number is the equivalent to having about 192 planes that can accommodat How Sexism and Sizeism Can Impact Your Health 11/26/2018 07:00pm • The stories are as common as they are concerning: The young, overweight woman who visited her doctor complaining of shortness of breath and was told to lose weight. A year later it was discovered she'd had lung cancer all along. The older, overweight woman who'd torn her meniscus at work and when t The Pros and Cons of Premium Credit Cards 11/26/2018 07:00pm • Premium credit cards come with rewards and perks -- but also hefty annual fees. So, if you decide to carry one, it's important to treat it like an investment. Here's what you should know about owning a premium credit card. What Is a Premium Credit Card?The opportunity to earn better-than-average rew How to Earn Money Online 11/26/2018 07:00pm • The jobs available for people looking to make money online run the gamut. On the internet, you can seek everything from full-time employment as a remote staff member to a work-whenever-you-want side hustle as a mystery shopper, blogger or jewelry-maker. The parameters for how and when you make money Metro to close at 2 a.m. for New Year's Eve revelers 11/26/2018 04:15pm • WASHINGTON — Metro will close at 2 a.m. again this year New Year's Eve to ring in 2019. That is 2.5 hours later than the current Monday night into Tuesday morning schedule. There is no track work planned New Year's Eve and Metro will charge off-peak fares. On New Year's Day, Metro will ru The 'skinny' on DC-area gym classes: What to know, what to bring, how much they cost 11/26/2018 04:14am • WASHINGTON — If you walk or drive around the D.C. area, you may see the names of boutique gym classes — solidcore, CorePower Yoga, Zengo Cycle, Orangetheory Fitness, SoulCycle and more — and think, "I'd love to give one of those a try, but I just don't know what I'd be getting into." With n Tips on shopping smart and safely this Cyber Monday 11/26/2018 02:06am • WASHINGTON — Chances are, when you check your email on Monday morning, it will be jammed with Cyber Monday offers. If you're going to take advantage of the online specials, the Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Division said be sure to shop smart. Here are a few tips: Keep a File Folder: Do Investors Need a Daily Money Manager? 11/25/2018 07:00pm • The internet and mutual funds have given investors knowledge and independence previous generations might never have imagined. But many, perhaps most, continue to lean on professionals for guidance. That's easy to understand when it comes to big-ticket matters like growing a nest egg for retirement. Complete List of SBA Loan Requirements 11/25/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking to start or grow a small business, SBA loans can offer flexible financing options at competitive terms that you might not qualify for otherwise. Depending on the type of SBA loan, you can use the funds for a range of purposes, including to buy equipment, real estate or inventory,