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6 Challenges for International Students in College 08/11/2022 08:00pm • Attending a U.S. university is an exciting prospect for new international students. But as you embark on a new chapter as an international student abroad, you'll need to make some adjustments. "You have jumped through a lot of hoops, as we say, to come to another country to study. It's a new adventu Addressing Poverty Through Hyperlocal Investing 08/11/2022 08:00pm • Poverty is prevalent in nearly every facet of urban life. Few cities lack corners with tents of homeless individuals struggling to get by. While there is no easy solution to systemic issues that often perpetuate such examples of destitution, there are a few avenues that investors can take to help co Everything You Need to Know About Debt Management Plans 08/11/2022 08:00pm • If you are deep in debt and don't know how to dig out of the hole, a debt management plan could provide a lifeline. Working with a credit counselor, you can design a plan that lowers the interest rate on your debt, gives you a path to payoff and streamlines payments. "There are few downsides to a de Stores spend another day cleaning up after another flood in Riverdale 08/11/2022 12:50pm • For the second time in three days, torrential storms on Wednesday sent flood waters gushing through the front and back doors at a shopping strip in Riverdale that sits on Kenilworth Avenue, south of East-West Highway. And for the second time in three days, Thursday was another frustrating morning sp Getting Ready for Kindergarten 08/10/2022 08:00pm • Starting kindergarten is a momentous event for children and their parents. It can be exciting and scary -- and often both at the same time. But there are lots of strategies to make the transition a smooth one. Here's some advice on what to expect and how to help your child adjust to starting school What Is the Silver Sneakers Program? 08/10/2022 08:00pm • Silver Sneakers provides a variety of fitness classes aimed at accommodating the needs of people age 65 and older. Certified instructors can help guide you through workouts designed specifically for older people. Silver Sneakers aims to help seniors properly exercise and stay healthy with benefits i Should You Buy a Second Home? 08/10/2022 08:00pm • A second home can be a tempting premise. It can serve as a regular vacation spot, a source of extra income or just a much-needed respite from daily life. But second homes also come with costs and challenges, and they aren't the right fit for everyone. Are you considering buying a second home? Here's What You Should Know About Tenant Rights 08/10/2022 08:00pm • The radiator stopped working in your apartment, and your landlord hasn't responded to emails or answered the phone for two days. As much as you love your new winter coat, wearing it while you watch TV -- and while you sleep -- isn't your idea of fun. The arctic chill may have you thinking: At what p Tens of thousands of students in Northern Virginia go back to school 08/10/2022 08:47am • Backpack. Check. Peanut butter sandwich. Check. There is an air of excitement in Northern Virginia as roughly 73,000 students in six school districts head back to classes Wednesday. Students went back in Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Fauquier County, Culpeper County, Rappahannock County a 'The increase and diffusion of knowledge' -- Smithsonian celebrates its 176th birthday 08/10/2022 04:05am • When you walk through the building on D.C.'s National Mall commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle, you can check out a variety of the museum’s holdings, from trilobites to a panda cam to an electric guitar. Among the displays is an exhibit on the founding of the Smithsonian Institution itself 8 Things to Do if You Lose Your Wallet 08/09/2022 08:00pm • You've lost your wallet, and you are worried. Any cash inside the wallet is probably the least of your concerns. Inside that wallet is your driver's license, your debit card, your credit cards, a health insurance card and maybe gift or loyalty cards. You have every reason to be worried and frustrate Best Budget Apps for Couples in 2022 08/09/2022 08:00pm • Managing your money can be difficult enough when it's just you. Throw in another person with his or her own expenses, accounts and spending habits, and it becomes even harder to track expenses and stay on budget.Thankfully, there are an array of budget apps for couples that you can share with your s When Do You Become a Senior Citizen? 08/09/2022 08:00pm • There is no clearly defined age when you become a senior citizen. Some people might consider themselves seniors when they retire from the workplace, sign up for Social Security or begin to spend their retirement savings, but others aren't ready to call themselves a senior citizen yet. Here are some 10 Long-Term Investing Strategies Advisors Love 08/09/2022 08:00pm • Think long term for greater success.Investors often fall into two camps: those chasing short-term gains and those who are in it for the long haul. While short-term gains are hard to come by and even harder to maintain, smart long-term investing strategies have a much higher likelihood of coming out Living-Learning Communities: What to Know 08/09/2022 08:00pm • First-year college students typically have less flexibility in choosing their housing compared to upperclassmen, as many schools require freshmen to live on campus as a way to help ease the adjustment. Roommates are generally either requested or picked at random once students submit a compatibility