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4 Ways to Get a Better Rate at Your Bank 10/31/2018 08:00pm • After eight rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the last two years, deposit rates are on the rise. However, you may not be seeing higher interest rates from your bank. What gives? Although big banks have been fast to raise credit card and loan rates, they have been in no rush in raising deposit 11 Foods and Beverages That May Promote Calm 10/31/2018 08:00pm • Some foods and beverages can help promote feelings of calm and combat anxiety. Do you ever feel anxious, jittery or uneasy? Many people do at any given time, and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Anxiety inc 10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro How to Get a Home Construction Loan 10/31/2018 08:00pm • You've picked out a plot of land, settled on a builder and chosen the design for your new home. But how do you pay for it? You probably can't get a standard mortgage, because the collateral -- the home -- doesn't exist yet. This is where a home construction loan comes in. A home construction loan c Va. Gov. Northam on WTOP: Medicaid expansion, rural broadband and more 10/31/2018 01:29pm • WASHINGTON — As sign-ups begin Thursday for Virginia’s Medicaid expansion, Gov. Ralph Northam explained in the WTOP studios how residents can find out whether they’re eligible, and how to enroll. In his monthly appearance on WTOP’s Ask the Governor program, Northam pointed residents to Co Is It Always Bad to Cancel a Credit Card? 10/30/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to credit, there are few absolutes. If you miss a payment, that's never good. If you max out all of your credit cards, then yes, you can count on something bad happening to your credit score. But closing a credit card? Well, that is probably a bad idea. There are a few situations wher Switch Careers With Transferable Skills 10/30/2018 08:00pm • Are you hoping to move your career in a new direction? Or considering transitioning into a different industry? Perhaps you are coming back to the workforce after taking a break from your career? While each of these situations has its own challenges, your chances of making a successful transition wil How to know if your back pain signals something serious 10/30/2018 08:00pm • In America today, neck and back pain can seem as typical as the common cold. And once you've reached adulthood, you're likely to experience some bouts with it at multiple times throughout your life. A quick Internet search will reveal the seemingly countless ways you can deal with this pain, from po How to sell items online and make money in retirement 10/30/2018 08:00pm • If you want some extra cash in retirement, you may be thinking about putting household goods up for sale. Among boomers, 33 percent mentioned they plan to sell items they don't want anymore, according to a June 2018 survey from Finder.com. "Selling your stuff online -- from old cellphones you've acq In Frederick Co. exec race, an end to 'good ol' boys era' but what comes next? 10/30/2018 04:52pm • The changing demographics of Frederick County are at the heart of the race to lead county government there. In the last two decades, the county has grown more populous, more diverse and more Democratic, setting up a 2018 race for county executive that could be tight between incumbent Democrat Jan Joe Montana-backed Uber for lawn care comes to DC 10/30/2018 09:43am • WASHINGTON — San Diego-based Lawn Love has launched its app-based lawn care service in the Washington region. The four-year-old venture-backed company's investors include former NFL quarterback Joe Montana, Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran and the venture capital firms, Y Combinator and Bul Don't buy one of DC area's 5,000 flood-damaged cars 10/30/2018 07:49am • WASHINGTON — Centreville, Virginia-based Carfax estimates there are 478,000 flood-damaged cars on the road across the country right now, including about 5,000 in the Washington-area, many of which are for sale. And those are only the ones Carfax knows about. After recent hurricanes and storm Tax tricks and treats: Are you ready for the grim tax reaper? 10/30/2018 06:18am • WASHINGTON — It’s Halloween and the Grim Tax Reaper lurks in the shadows patiently waiting to collect his due! Beware of the 2018 tax rule changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that may bring unexpected tricks to the unprepared. There’s still time before year-end to utilize a f Go fly a kite, pumpkin spice: Caramel's moment has finally arrived 10/29/2018 10:49pm • WASHINGTON — Caramel is but a simple substance, reliant more on careful alchemy than ingredients. Sugars are heated and stirred just so, then milk and fat are added and it’s all stirred some more. The result is golden magic. Combine that with chocolate, and the result is as perfect as Scherze Is there a difference between nonprofit and for-profit senior care? 10/29/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to senior care -- whether trying to discern what level of care is needed, or picking a specific nursing home -- there's no shortage of considerations for individuals and their loved ones. So, it could be easy to overlook ownership status: namely, whether a facility is for-profit or non