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The 12 Best Restaurants in Colorado Springs 10/25/2022 08:00pm • The Colorado Springs area is famous for its natural beauty, from the red rock formations in the Garden of the Gods to nearby Pikes Peak, a spot so scenic it inspired the lyrics to "America the Beautiful." Whether you're looking for a brunch spot to fuel up before a day of exploring or you've worked How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace 10/25/2022 08:00pm • It's a common workplace scenario: News of a shakeup in your department leads to rumors and predictions. Misunderstandings multiply, and tension and stress increase. Conflict ensues. This is a situation that Beth Fisher-Yoshida, program director of the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program at t How Credit Card Payments Work 10/25/2022 08:00pm • As long as you make your credit card payment by the due date, you'll be in good shape. You'll be in great shape, though, if your credit card payment covers the full balance that you owe. But I know times are tough, and there are many of you in credit card debt right now. Be sure you at least make th Making safe costume decisions for your kids this Halloween 10/24/2022 10:40pm • Children trick or treating along Main Street in Ellicott City on Halloween, 2021. (Courtesy Michelle Bonk) It’s the most wonderful time of the year for scares, but some costume shopping tips can make sure parents are only frightened on Halloween night for the right reasons. More Loc Best Food Delivery App Companies to Work For 10/24/2022 08:00pm • Delivery apps have made it easy to get everything from fast food meals to weekly groceries delivered to your front door. Not only are the apps convenient for consumers, but they offer a flexible way to earn extra money. "I can sign in and out for work as I please around my full-time job, so it's gre Scalp Detox Treatments That Are Simple and Effective 10/24/2022 08:00pm • If your scalp feels dry and itchy or your hair hasn't been looking its best lately, it might be time to consider having a scalp detox. These treatments can take a number of forms, but they're intended to help improve the scalp's skin, and therefore help your hair grow healthy and strong. How to Deto How to Convert a House to a Vacation Rental 10/24/2022 08:00pm • Vacation rentals have surged in popularity in recent years. In fact, 2021 was the best year in Airbnb's history. Bookings were up almost 50% compared with 2019, and new hosts alone earned nearly $2 billion across the past year. If you're a homeowner, you might be considering a foray into the busines How to Start Investing and Saving for Retirement With Little Money 10/24/2022 08:00pm • You don't need to have a high income to start saving for retirement. There are effective ways for people with little money to begin to build wealth for the future. Here's how to invest for retirement with little money: -- Pay yourself first.-- Automate the process.-- Get a company match.-- Analyze y Scary Movie Bracket (Sweet 16) 10/24/2022 10:48am • What are the best scary movies of all time? Vote in WTOP’s Scary Movies Bracket! The bracket is divided into two sides: Classic (pre-1990) and Modern (post-1990). After two cutthroat opening rounds, we’re entering the Sweet 16. Scroll down to vote below, then check back on Wednesday to Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton presents 'Haunt: Nightmare Harvest' walking trail 10/24/2022 04:06am •   With Halloween one week away, Fairfax County, Virginia, is offering a spooky excursion. The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton is scaring visitors at its eighth annual Workhouse Haunt, a walking trail experience that opened on Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 5. More Local News Best Restaurant Apps That Get You Free Food 10/23/2022 08:00pm • Whoever came up with the phrase, "There is no such thing as a free lunch," had not heard of free food apps. Everyone loves a freebie, and over the years, restaurants have capitalized on that by leveraging the power of technology and creating apps that can both give them publicity and provide loyal c 10 Secrets of Successful Retirement Savers 10/23/2022 08:00pm • Build wealth.People who save enough money for a secure retirement often start saving at an early age and save consistently throughout their career. Super savers tend to max out their retirement accounts and take advantage of a 401(k) match and other types of employer contributions. It also helps to As report finds Maryland leads in voting integrity, a nonpartisan observer prepares for Nov. 8 10/23/2022 01:36pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland ranks second in election integrity according to a report released recently by the Democracy Initiative Education Fund, a coalit Biden can't do much to bring down gas prices, but a recession can 10/23/2022 09:19am • There is one surefire cure for high gas prices. Unfortunately, it's far worse than the problem itself: A recession. Nothing kills demand for oil — and brings down prices faster — than recessions. Not only do they cause job losses, which means fewer people commuting to work, but those who keep Essential questions to ask a nursing home 10/23/2022 04:00am • Choosing the right nursing home is challenging. And COVID-19 has added another dimension when making long-term care decisions. Although we now have vaccines and know the most effective preventative measures, the pandemic left a mark in terms of staffing, supplies, visitation and infection control po