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DC Water warns customers of technician scam 06/21/2018 07:50am • WASHINGTON — A local utility company warns that a recent scam could be coming to your door if you live in the D.C. area. DC Water is warning customers that scammers claiming to represent the utility may be calling and asking for personal information or to send a technician to your home. Two Fatal truck collision, fire impacts traffic on Wilson Bridge 06/20/2018 11:00pm • WASHINGTON — A fatal traffic collision and fire Wednesday shut down a portion of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge for hours and impacted traffic in the surrounding area. The fire occurred in the Outer Loop lanes of the bridge around 11 a.m. The blaze was ignited after a northbound tractor trailer lost Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Expectations Are Creeping Higher 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has struggled with a challenging North American athletic apparel market in recent quarters. However, analysts say the company may be a week away from showing investors that it has finally righted the ship, and expectations are high for a big quarter from Nike. Nike has reporte How to Invest in Your Early 20s 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Your 20s are a pivotal time. There's no longer any question that you're an adult. You even clean your own bathroom -- or exercise your right not to -- to prove it. As an adult, the decisions you face are a lot bigger than those of a teen, especially where money is concerned. Financial decisions for 10 Things You Can Buy With 529 Savings Plan Distributions 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Expenses that 529s will coverA tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan can be used to pay for college, but not all expenses qualify. Withdrawals from 529 plans are called distributions, and they must be used toward qualified education expenses -- otherwise they will incur federal income tax and an a 5 Ways to Turn Summer Meals Into Lifelong Lessons 06/20/2018 08:00pm • One of the fondest memories I have from being out for summer break when I was a child is cooking alongside my parents, since I no longer had homework demands. Both of my parents are great cooks, and they shared their skills with me -- from picking out the best tomato to grilling a perfectly seasone PHOTOS: Best national parks to visit on your next vacation 06/20/2018 01:36pm • WASHINGTON — Nature buffs looking to explore the outdoors have a lot of options in the U.S. It's not easy to choose which national park to travel to on the next vacation. U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best national parks in the U.S. for 2018. Check out the list i Best small towns to visit in the US 06/20/2018 10:01am • WASHINGTON — Small doesn't mean that there isn't a lot to do in these towns. From skiing to hitting the local brewery, there's plenty to see and do in small towns across the country that are becoming popular vacation spots. U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best small t Barbecue battle offers cash, championship invite to winners 06/20/2018 04:55am • WASHINGTON — The National Capital Barbecue Battle takes over Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th and 3rd Street Northwest, just off the National Mall on June 23 and 24. The celebration of all things meat and heat is packed with activities including eating competitions, cooking demos, live music, be 6 ways fathers can build healthy money habits in their children 06/20/2018 04:36am • WASHINGTON — In honor of Father’s Day, we want to acknowledge the importance of a father’s role in talking to their children about money. By integrating money lessons into everyday actions with their families, fathers can support a positive relationship with money while providing basic financi 8 Ways to Reduce Stress When Saving for Retirement 06/19/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're worried about saving enough money for the future or regret that you didn't set aside enough in the past, it's easy to get stressed about retirement. Anxiety levels can escalate even further at the thought of trimming costs to save for retirement. "The overwhelming advice about cuttin 9 Common First-Job Mistakes 06/19/2018 08:00pm • Dodge career danger After years of education and hours of job-interview preparation, you're ready to launch your career. But for young professionals, the workplace can be a minefield peppered with potential problems. Improve your footwork and chances for success by reading about the mistakes first-t Severe storms and high heat hit DC 06/19/2018 05:53pm • WASHINGTON — After strong thunderstorms moved through the area, scattered showers are expected to occur in the D.C. area for the rest of the evening. Earlier, the National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for D.C., parts of Virginia and Prince George's County, Maryland. PHOTOS: World’s best places to visit 06/19/2018 01:03pm • WASHINGTON — Everything from scenic national parks to island escapes are out there ready for your next vacation. Narrowing down where to go in the world for your next vacation can be a challenge. U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best places to visit in the world for 2018 How to manage technology use in your home 06/19/2018 10:25am • As society has progressed, many of us have swapped physical interaction for online interaction and daylight for artificially emitted blue light -- including our children. We're seeing toddlers with faces glued to smartphones and tablets, and as kids reach school age, they're often encouraged to spen