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How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs 07/26/2022 08:00pm • Medications aren't just for older adults. Nearly 2/3 (61%) of millennials take at least one prescription drug. The most common prescriptions for this population are for anti-anxiety medications (31%), antidepressants (20%), birth control (18%) and pain/anti-inflammatory meds (18%). As people get old 15 Top Hikes in Asheville, North Carolina 07/26/2022 08:00pm • Set amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, boasts an array of opportunities to get outside on a walk or hike, whether you're a thru-hiker tackling the Appalachian Trail or a family looking for some magic in the woods. The area's rich landscapes and lush forests are com 10 Colleges That Offer Unique, Healthy Dining Options 07/26/2022 08:00pm • Healthy optionsFarmers markets, composting and entirely plant-based dining halls are just a few of the unique options available among colleges across the country. To improve sustainability and accommodate dietary needs and allergies, some colleges, including the following 12 schools, offer nutrition Survey: Nearly 77% Are Significantly Concerned About Back-to-School Expenses 07/26/2022 08:00pm • A mid-July survey by U.S. News & World Report shows that more than three-quarters of Americans -- about 77% -- are moderately or very worried about being able to pay for back-to-school expenses. Add those who are at least a little worried, and the total who are concerned jumps to nearly an astou Some Montgomery Co. residents will soon get help paying for home security cameras 07/26/2022 05:31pm • The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to provide financial incentives to residents and business owners who buy and install security cameras. Modeled on a similar program in D.C., the Private Security Camera Incentive Program aims to deter and help solve crime. More Mo How to spot the signs of high blood pressure 07/26/2022 05:30am • High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been called a 'silent killer.' It's also known as an 'invisible' illness. What that all means is high blood pressure doesn't cause obvious symptoms that patients -- or doctors -- can readily detect by observation alone. The issue is that if high blood pre Chance of storms every day this week for DC area 07/25/2022 11:18pm • The threat of severe thunderstorms is pretty much over for the day, but not before dropping buckets of rain to some parts of the D.C. area Monday. Here's what you need to know. With winds gusting to over 70 mph on Monday afternoon, there was a "blowover risk" for high-profile vehicles and semi tr Will the Stock Market Crash in 2022? 7 Risk Factors 07/25/2022 08:00pm • Watch these risk factors that could trigger market losses.The S&P 500 is already down about 18% from its all-time highs in early 2022. But while the first half of the year has been a bumpy ride for investors, the 2022 S&P 500 pullback is still a far cry from the blue chip index's 34% crash i Emailing Your College Professor: Do's and Don'ts 07/25/2022 08:00pm • Most college students do the bulk of their electronic communication via text messaging. But they may need to send emails when contacting professors. Texting is casual: A student may not think twice about abbreviating long words or swapping punctuation marks for emojis when composing a message. But s What Is the Average Retirement Age? 07/25/2022 08:00pm • Working Americans say they expect to retire at an average age of 66, up from 62 in 2002, according to a 2022 Gallup poll. But most retirees don't stay on the job nearly that long. The average retirement age is 61 in 2022, up from age 59 in 2002, Gallup found. For two decades, Americans have told Gal How Financial Advisors Can Build Their Client Base and Keep Them Engaged 07/25/2022 08:00pm • In financial services, it's all about the clients. What your clients need, what they want, where they are, where they're going and who they can refer along the way. There is no business without clients, and all financial advisors must be experts in the art of finding new clients and engaging existin 14 Top Vacation Destinations in the French Alps 07/25/2022 08:00pm • The Alps are the largest mountain chain in Europe -- and one of the longest and highest mountain ranges in the world. Their majesty stretches for more than 700 miles across eight countries, with the highest peak, Mont Blanc, sitting near France's border with both Italy and Switzerland. Combined with Virginia woman sentenced to 55 years in young son's death 07/25/2022 05:19pm • HAMPTON, Va. — A Virginia woman was sentenced on Monday to 55 years in prison for the 2019 murder of her 2-year-old son three years ago. The Virginian-Pilot reports Julia Leanna Tomlin pleaded guilty in December to second-degree murder, concealing a dead body and felony child abuse. Police s Elrich urges US DOT to delay decision on toll lanes; traffic expert slams state study 07/25/2022 09:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants the U.S. Department of Transportation to delay for at least 60 days a final decision on Mary 18 top indoor water park resorts in the US 07/25/2022 07:00am • Indoor water park resorts are ideal for weekend getaways, with water attractions (from spray grounds for toddlers to swim-up bars for adults), accommodations, dining options and more conveniently located in one place. Wherever you are in the U.S., you may be able to find hotels with indoor water