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7 Factors to Consider When Shopping for Health Insurance 10/17/2018 08:00pm • Open enrollment season is here. Whether you select your health insurance through an employer, Medicare or a government exchange, October and November are when most Americans have the opportunity to switch plans. While shopping for health insurance can seem overwhelming, breaking down the process can 2 (more) caught with guns at DC-area airport checkpoints 10/17/2018 11:19am • WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday announced that two more people were caught with guns at security checkpoints at D.C.-area airports, in what’s shaping up to be a banner year for people ignoring the rules. On Oct. 12, the TSA said in a statement, a 22-year-o Social Security changes coming in 2019 10/17/2018 06:00am • Social Security recipients will get 2.8 percent bigger checks in 2019. The program will also be adjusted in several other important ways next year that could affect the payments you receive or how much you pay into the system. Get ready for these Social Security changes coming in 2019. Larger Soc Recall: Wegmans' hummus may contain pieces of plastics 10/17/2018 05:41am • WASHINGTON — Before you dip that carrot stick or pita chip into some hummus, you may want to check the label if you bought it from the local Wegmans. Wegmans has recalled its 8-ounce and 32-ounce Food You Feel Good About Original Hummus, stating on its website that the packages of hummus may co Wande Owens running to record books, Player of the Week honors 10/17/2018 12:08am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '49560b38-f8c9-44ba-a2c7-aef25b7ed5a4' }).render("151615361e825a38");}); The DC Touchdown Club and WTOP are pa What Are the Tax Benefits of Buying a House? 10/16/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to buying a home, reaping the tax benefits is a bonus. But, experts warn, tax benefits for homeowners and homebuyers shouldn't be the sole reason to commit to a mortgage. "To look at buying a home as a tax gain shouldn't be your main goal," says Laurie W. Ziegler, enrolled agent based What Student Loan Borrowers Should Know About Robocalls 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Student loan companies are pushing to call borrowers more often, which could mean an increased number of robocalls. The Federal Trade Commission received more than 4.5 million complaints about robocalls -- prerecorded or autodialed calls -- during the 2017 fiscal year, according to the agency's mos 9 Ways to Use Extra Vacation Days 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Don't forfeit vacation benefits.As the end of the calendar year approaches, workers with "use it or lose it" paid vacation time may wonder how to make the most of their remaining days off. Whether your goal is relaxation, productivity or helping others, the following ideas will ensure you don't wast Which Doctor to See for Diabetic Amputations 10/16/2018 08:00pm • When people are diagnosed with diabetes, sooner or later they'll confront a major reality: They've just increased the odds that someday they may need a toe, foot or leg amputated because of complications of this common, chronic disease. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017 publ 9 Food and Beverage Stocks for an Investor's Feast 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Are you hungry for stock market gains?With Thanksgiving coming up next month, Americans are gearing up for some big holiday feasts. Unfortunately, investors have lost their appetite for many food and beverage stocks this year after earnings numbers and share price performance has mostly lagged the m An Easy Guide to Job Reference Etiquette 10/16/2018 08:00pm • As a third-party endorsement of your skill set, strengths and experience, references play a crucial role in your job search and application process. These professionals know firsthand your work ethic and expertise and have volunteered to support you in your job search. Therefore, you should treat th Lawsuit accusing Va. police of unlawful arrest dismissed 10/16/2018 11:34am • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Just days before it was to go to trial, a lawsuit brought by a man who accused police of unlawfully raiding his truck and detaining him against his will has been dismissed. The Daily Progress reports Benjamin Burruss' 2015 lawsuit was dismissed Friday, and can't be b How Personal Technology Like the Apple Watch Can Improve Your Health 10/15/2018 08:00pm • Apple recently announced that the latest version of its Apple Watch had received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its atrial fibrillation detection algorithm, which is built into its Series 4 device. The latest version of the product also includes fall detection and other health-related f 5 Steps for Picking a Medicare Plan 10/15/2018 08:00pm • For most of us, making the move from private, employer-provided health insurance to Medicare is a daunting task. First, there's the new lexicon: Medicare Advantage, Part B, Part D, Medigap -- what do they mean? Then there's the fear: "The Medicare decisions you're about to make will affect your heal Canadian Program Aims to Boost Birth Outcomes for Low-Income Women 10/15/2018 08:00pm • Once a month during her two pregnancies, Winnipeg resident Wendy Zebrasky opened her mailbox to find a check for 81 Canadian dollars from the province of Manitoba. The checks came care of a government program that gives low-income women a cash stipend during pregnancy, no requirements or strings att