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Medical Schools Teach Value of Patient-Doctor Relationships 11/08/2022 07:00pm • It is not uncommon for patients to be afraid to tell their doctors the truth. Maybe it is about drug and alcohol use or sexual concerns. It may be that they didn't get a prescription filled because they didn't have the money, or simply forgot. Perhaps they had the medication but didn't take it or di How 2023's Social Security COLA May Raise Retiree Tax Bills 11/08/2022 07:00pm • The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits of 8.7% in 2023. Retirees can expect to see an increase in their monthly checks that reflects this change. While Social Security payments are adjusted for inflation, the income thresholds for taxing How To Overwinter Tender Plants 11/08/2022 07:00pm • The end of the growing season is the beginning of yet another adventure for many gardeners and homeowners. This is the time when you might be considering bringing plants inside, or doing other things to ensure they survive outdoors until spring. No matter if you're trying to get another year out of Decodable Books for Early Readers 11/08/2022 07:00pm • When your child is first learning to read, you'll likely be on the lookout for engaging, age-appropriate reading materials to practice with. Decodable books are a type of reading material that allows young or struggling readers to hone their phonics skills by exposing them to a selection of letter-s Commanders Corner: Double dip against division leaders doesn't begin well 11/08/2022 06:00am • We're going to call the Commanders 20-17 loss to Minnesota on Sunday the "seeing your ex and not getting jealous but not really being happy with your relationship status at the time" game. Kirk Cousins came back to FedEx Field for the first time since he left via Free Agency after the 2017 se Average price of gas rises nationally, but what about the DC area? 11/07/2022 10:05pm • The start of a new month brought slightly higher gas prices nationwide, according to two organizations that track pump prices. Data compiled by auto club AAA on Monday showed the national average price per gallon reached $3.80. That's an increase of four cents in the last week. More Na Working Remotely From Another Country: What You Need to Know 11/07/2022 07:00pm • If you currently work remotely from Austin, Texas, could you just as easily work remotely from San José, Costa Rica? So-called "digital nomads" make arrangements like this work. What Is a Digital Nomad?A digital nomad is a person who earns a living working online while traveling. Rather than being The Do's and Don'ts of a Lease Takeover for an Apartment 11/07/2022 07:00pm • It's common for apartment renters to sign a year-long lease at a minimum. Doing so buys you some financial stability by locking in your rent payments for a year's time, and it gives your landlord steady income to look forward to. But what if your plans change after signing your lease? Now that remot 16 Top Romantic Getaways in New Hampshire 11/07/2022 07:00pm • Couples may be surprised to find that New Hampshire is filled with an array of enchanting destinations for lovebirds. From the majestic White Mountains to striking Lake Winnipesaukee, this quintessential New England getaway has been capturing the hearts of travelers for generations. Whether your ide Reasons to Take Social Security Early At Age 62 11/07/2022 07:00pm • You can start collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, your benefit amount will be reduced if you start collecting payments before your full retirement age, which is generally age 66 or 67. If you take Social Security distributions beginning at age 62, you'll get 25% smaller How to see the first-ever Election Day total lunar eclipse 11/07/2022 01:27pm • Shenandoah National Park, where this photo was taken, would be an excellent spot to see the lunar eclipse. (Courtesy Greg Redfern) On Tuesday, half of the planet, including the DMV, will be treated to a total lunar eclipse of the Full Beaver Moon. And according to EarthSky.org, this will be the How Your Capital One Card May Help You Score Tickets to See Taylor Swift 11/06/2022 07:00pm • Taylor Swift has announced her 2023 tour following last month's release of her latest album, "Midnights." While The Eras Tour is expected to sell out quickly -- with ticket prices as low as $49 -- Capital One cardholders have an advantage when it comes to securing a seat in a stadium full of Swiftie 10 Things to Watch When Interest Rates Go Up 11/06/2022 07:00pm • Prepare for rising rates.The Federal Reserve raised interest rates five times in 2022, most recently raising rates 0.75% in September. Continued rate increases are expected as the Fed aims to cool inflation, which currently sits near its highest levels since the 1980s. This aggressive rate raising s How to Choose a Career 11/06/2022 07:00pm • How can you make the big decision about choosing a lasting and fulfilling career? Try making a lot of smaller career choices to get there. Job search and career advisor Biron Clark, founder of CareerSidekick.com, explains that if you think of your career journey as fluid, you can explore and try dif Loudoun Co. firefighters say 'change your clock, change your battery, check the date' 11/06/2022 02:51pm • As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, the Loudoun County Fire Department is asking everyone to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. In a video posted to YouTube, Deputy Chief Fire Marshall Micah Kiger, with the help of department dogs Thor and Bali, used the departme