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5 Money Pitfalls to Avoid When You're Single 09/19/2018 08:00pm • Regardless of your gender or age, being single and in charge of your own destiny can be an empowering experience. But while living alone can bring certain freedoms, it also has its challenges, particularly when it comes to financial planning, including money mistakes. Without the accountability or Va. man seen lying in middle of the road killed in hit-and-run 09/19/2018 04:08pm • WASHINGTON — A man seen lying in the middle of highway in Dumfries, Virginia, was killed after being struck by a vehicle, authorities said. The Prince William County police said a county park ranger saw a man lying in the middle of Fraley Boulevard near Graham Park Road in Dumfries at about 7:3 Preapproved vs. Prequalified: Which Is Best When You're House Hunting? 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Before you can buy a house, you have to know how you'll pay for it. For 88 percent of homebuyers, that means financing the purchase with a loan, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report. A major part of finding the right lender and know How Do Charge Cards Work? 09/18/2018 08:00pm • Charge cards, like other types of credit cards, can be used to make purchases and may earn rewards. However, unlike other credit cards, they're typically designed to be paid off in full each month, and some don't have a preset spending limit. Cardholders usually don't pay interest charges, since th Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Spreading Again 09/18/2018 08:00pm • This season alone, hand, foot and mouth disease took three MLB pitchers temporarily off the mound, so baseball fans may wonder just what's going on at that position. However, it's just a coincidence, experts say, and not surprising with this highly contagious condition. With seeping blisters on the Should You Move to a Retirement Community Before Retiring? 09/18/2018 08:00pm • While many people relocate to retirement communities after they leave the workforce, some Americans are moving to one before stepping away from the office. Jag Bhargava, for instance, lives at Asbury Methodist Village, a continuing care retirement community in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and continues Concrete panels along Silver Line won't need fixes other than sealant 09/18/2018 03:25pm • ARLINGTON, Va. — The additional problems a whistleblower raised about concrete panels framing new Silver Line stations will not require additional fixes beyond a sealant that had already been planned for them due to other production failures, a project official said Tuesday. The conclusions abo Moxy DC hotel holding 'casting call' for employees 09/18/2018 11:03am • WASHINGTON — Marriott's millennial-leaning, hip, Moxy hotel brand opens its first Moxy in Washington, D.C. in late fall — and it is hiring. But Moxy isn't planning just job interviews. Moxy DC is hosting a casting call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27. "This is not your mom's job interv Do's and Don'ts of Using Store Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping 09/17/2018 08:00pm • With the winter holidays fast approaching, you may be wondering how to maximize savings on gifts with store credit cards. And you may be considering applying for a store-brand credit card to take advantage of generous discounts, exclusive savings and other perks and loyalty rewards as you stock up Mold Is Everywhere: Is it Causing My Allergies? 09/17/2018 08:00pm • Hurricane Florence recently wreaked havoc on North and South Carolina, and residents of those areas will be returning to houses filled with water and mold. Even when there hasn't been a hurricane, mold can be found throughout your house. It's found both outdoors and indoors, and it's one of the mos How U.S. High School Can Prepare International Students for College 09/17/2018 08:00pm • Growing up in Germany, Daniel Posmik says he always had a fascination with American culture and way of life. So he was excited when he was offered a full-ride academic scholarship to attend Lakota East High School in Ohio for 11th grade. "Attending an American high school helped me in communicating Va. attorney general: Avoid scams when giving to hurricane victims 09/17/2018 02:07pm • WASHINGTON — As with any natural disaster, Hurricane Florence has brought out the best in people, with many donating to organizations that are assisting victims. That generosity, unfortunately, also can bring out the worst in other people who see the disaster as an opportunity to prey on the ge Q&A: 'Small Mouth Sounds' at Round House has crowds roaring at silent cast 09/16/2018 11:23pm • BETHESDA, Md. -- The cast may be virtually silent, but the audience is roaring in laughter. Behold "Small Mouth Sounds" at Round House Theatre in Bethesda now through Sept. 23. "The play is about six people who are attending a silent meditation retreat, so you don't really hear those si 5 Red Flags to Avoid When Buying Secondhand Items 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Craigslist. Freecycle. Facebook Marketplace. Goodwill. Your local consignment shop. Yard sales. All of these are wonderful places to pick up used items at a low price, which can really help out your bottom line. There's a catch, though: Not everything that's used is exactly what it seems. Sometimes The Best Deals for National Cheeseburger Day 2018 09/16/2018 08:00pm • National food holidays are an excellent time to score free or discounted food. With restaurants eager to use these annual celebrations to self-promote, deal hunters can find plenty of special offers and limited-time menu items. And Sept. 18, National Cheeseburger Day 2018, is no different. Read on