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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 How to Review Your Medicare Plan's Prescription Coverage 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Signing up for Medicare can be a daunting task, but once you're in, your work isn't done yet. It's important to review your plan every year during open enrollment -- from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year -- because rules and coverages change from one year to the next. This is true for your prescription These Before-and-After Stories Are Way More Inspirational Than Weight-Loss Ones 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Jenna Hollenstein didn't appear to need a health transformation -- she was already living an "after" picture. She was a grad student at a top dietetics school, thin and "looked like someone who knew what the hell she was doing," Hollenstein recalls. Cut to about 10 years later, and some might think What's the difference between types of long-term care facilities? 10/29/2018 08:00pm • If you hear long-term care facility and automatically think nursing home, it's not surprising. However, long-term care encompasses a spectrum of options and a progression of choices. Early on, the "facility" where an older adult receives treatments, help with medications or personal care is often Best Last-Minute Halloween Sales for 2018 10/29/2018 08:00pm • In late October, you'll notice a clash-of-the-holidays vibe in your favorite stores' aisles. The spooky Halloween and fall harvest displays, still stocked with inflatable monsters, autumn wreaths, trick-or-treat candy and costumes, beckon last-minute shoppers. Meanwhile, in the next aisle, Christma Will You Thank or Curse Trump for Your Tax Bill? 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Taxpayers may feel like they're entering into the vast unknown this tax season. It will be the first year that many filers will face their new tax liability under President Donald Trump's tax reform. And for these filers, how their tax liability will look remains mysterious. "There will be some peop Everything You Need to Know About Payday Loans 10/29/2018 08:00pm • If you're a little short on cash and need to meet an important expense, a payday loan may seem like a viable option. Be cautious, though. The fees and interest typical of payday loans make them expensive in the best of circumstances. If you're unable to repay the debt quickly, the costs can escalate Long-term care: Glossary of terms 10/29/2018 08:00pm • You've heard of nursing homes and assisted living, but perhaps less about elder co-housing, CCRCs or adult foster care. Here's a glossary of terms encompassing a range of long-term care options and identifying certain agencies and professionals who play a role in the long-term care arena. Adult D Can You Buy a Money Order With a Credit Card? 10/29/2018 08:00pm • If you need to make a payment or send money, a money order could be a safer alternative to a personal check or cash. You can typically buy one with cash, a transfer from your bank account or a debit card, and some money order merchants will also accept credit cards as a form of payment. While using Virginia voters to pick senator, Congress members, more Nov. 6 10/29/2018 05:30pm • WASHINGTON — Voters in Virginia will choose a U.S. senator and representatives in the U.S. House when they go to the polls on Nov. 6. Also, in the D.C. area, two candidates are vying for a seat on the Arlington County Board. And two constitutional amendments are on the ballot. One would expa