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How to keep your personal information safe online during the holidays 11/22/2018 09:39pm • WASHINGTON — As you travel or shop with your smartphone, tablet or laptop, make sure you're not giving others a gift of your personal information. This time of year can bring an increase in cyberthreats to your computerized devices, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Age Don't get stuck as the weather gets cold — here's what to check on your car 11/22/2018 05:10pm • WASHINGTON — With a dip in temperatures expected, more drivers are likely to find themselves stuck on the side of the road this Thanksgiving weekend. “Many of us have not prepared our cars for the rigors of winter driving,” said John Townsend, with AAA mid-Atlantic. Townsend said AAA exp Firefighters give safety tips for Thanksgiving cooking 11/22/2018 11:14am • WASHINGTON — Fire prevention experts are urging everyone who plans to cook a Thanksgiving meal to stay safe and keep their attention on the kitchen. "It is the busiest day for kitchen fires," said Anne Arundel County Fire Department spokesman Russ Davies. "By some estimates, there will be four 12 money-smart gifts to give during retirement 11/21/2018 08:00am • With the holidays approaching, you may be receiving wish lists from children and grandchildren. And the larger your family grows, the longer your shopping list for gifts might be. Before going to the mall, evaluate your gift options. "Retirees have much to offer family members by way of love and 14 money moves you will be thankful for 11/21/2018 07:00am • Keep your financial goals on track by tackling these tasks. November is a time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season. It's also the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming year, take action to improve your financial situation and work towar Think big, shop local: A roundup of Small Business Saturday deals in DC 11/21/2018 05:17am • WASHINGTON — Shoppers have their pick of big box stores to head to on Black Friday and prominent online retailers to check out on Cyber Monday. But nestled between two of the biggest shopping holidays, is one that encourages people nationwide to think and shop on a smaller, local level. Small B U.Md. student dies from Adenovirus; 5 others confirmed to have virus 11/20/2018 11:14pm • WASHINGTON — A University of Maryland freshman from Howard County, Maryland, has died from complications from Adenovirus, and her grieving family is left wondering whether her death could have been prevented and if mold in her College Park campus dormitory played a role in her fatal illness. Th How Diversity Officers Change Corporate Culture 11/20/2018 07:00pm • By 2045, people of color will make up the majority of the U.S. population. That demographic shift, predicted by the U.S. Census Bureau, is one reason why companies are starting to take workplace diversity, inclusion and equity more seriously. In corporate America, this has manifested in part throug Credit Card Mobile Apps Compared 11/20/2018 07:00pm • If you're a regular credit card user, having your card's mobile app can give you the on-the-go access you need to stay on top of your account. And depending on the card issuer, the app may offer other valuable features and benefits. Knowing what's available when you choose and use a credit card can 3 men sentenced in Montgomery County home invasion case 11/20/2018 04:50pm • WASHINGTON -- Three of the men who terrorized a Silver Spring family during a home invasion in August of last year have been sentenced to decades behind bars. Tuesday, a Montgomery County judge sentenced 27-year-old Bobby Johnson to 40 years in prison. Karon Sayles, 26, was ordered to serve 45 y Notification services can let you know about deliveries to stem package pirates 11/20/2018 08:11am • WASHINGTON — Few things suck the holiday spirit out of this time of year faster than a stolen package or check you were expecting in the mail. New technology can help stem porch piracy, but as is always the case, crooks have figured out ways to exploit the safeguards. The U.S. Postal Service Kids and the Flu: 3 Myths Debunked 11/19/2018 07:00pm • Last flu season was the deadliest of the past 40 years on record. In the U.S., the flu and related complications claimed an estimated 79,000 lives during the 2017-18 season, including more than 180 children -- the most of any year in the past four decades. With the height of flu season upon us -- r Credit Cards That Love Holiday Shopping 11/19/2018 07:00pm • It's supposed to be the happiest time of the year. So why are you so stressed out? Well, most of us lead pretty busy lives, and it's hard to find the time -- and the money -- to survive the holidays, let alone Black Friday. This holiday season, consumers are expected to spend, on average, $1,007 on Thanksgiving 2018: Grocery stores that'll be open for Turkey Day in DC area 11/19/2018 08:37am • WASHINGTON — Perfectly roasted turkey? Check. Creamy mashed, roasted or scalloped potatoes? Check. Cranberries? Check. Memo telling family to avoid talking politics at the table? Check. Pie? Uh oh. Fear not: There are grocery stores open in the Washington region for those last-minute Thanksg What's the Right Age to Start Building Credit? 11/18/2018 07:00pm • If you're young and fairly new to the concept of credit, there's a good chance that it's a complete mystery to you. "Let's face it: Financial literacy isn't a focus of our school systems," says Alison Norris, certified financial planner and strategy manager at online lender SoFi. "While building go