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7 Myths About Social Security 06/12/2018 08:00pm • Social Security benefits are likely to be a big part of your retirement plan. Around 63 million Americans will receive approximately $1 trillion in benefits during 2018, according to the Social Security Administration. Yet understanding exactly how this program works, as well as the best time to st 4 must-do's before investing in a local business 06/11/2018 08:00pm • By many economic indicators, it looks like a good time for small businesses to flourish: Gross domestic product is expected to grow 3.1 percent by the end of this quarter with business capital spending up about 5 percent, according to the Conference Board, an independent research organization. It Should I Relocate for My Job? 06/11/2018 08:00pm • For more than two decades, Steve and Ranu Hubbard built their lives in Richmond, Virginia, where they owned a house and raised three children. So it was hard to decide what to do when they learned Steve's job would soon relocate 700 miles away. His company was shifting its headquarters to St. Louis Pharmacists' picks: Top recommended health products 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Claritin or Zyrtec? Excedrin or Advil? Carmex or ChapStick? When you've got a drippy nose or monster headache, chances are you head to your local pharmacy in search of relief, where endless over-the-counter treatment options await, sardine-packed on store shelves. For many of us, the which-produc What to Know Before Getting Involved in an MLM Company 06/11/2018 08:00pm • When Nancy Cramer was a young mother, she wanted to stay at home with her kids. It wasn't long, she says, before the multilevel marketing community found her and got her on board to start selling a line of vitamins and skincare products. She was intrigued by the sales pitch: She could be at home wi How Medical School Applicants Should Manage Social Media 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Given how competitive medical school admissions can be, prospective students know that they need exceptional grades, a high MCAT score and plenty of extracurricular activities. But many applicants may not be aware that their social media presence may have an impact on their chances of acceptance. I Growing a Whole Child in a Snapshot World 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Sitting outside of a coffee shop, I chatted with Cindy Wasson, the founder and director of 10th Street Preschool in Santa Monica, California. We lamented how fast-paced the world is now, and how everyone is glued to an electronic gadget, including parents. That day we saw many parents whiz by, pushi The Guide for First-Time Homebuyers 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Owning a home is a major milestone many Americans expect to achieve in their lifetime. It's not simply about having the ability to stay in one place for years -- it's also about taking advantage of the incentives to homeownership, including the financial security to make a major investment and see Washout may have caused Alexandria freight train derailment 06/11/2018 12:31pm • WASHINGTON — Last month’s CSX derailment, which sent freight cars plunging off a bridge in Alexandria onto another track, appears to have been caused by heavy rains washing out the rocks supporting the track, a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report suggests. An overhead dron Review: Family fun and insight in sprightly 'Incredibles 2' 06/11/2018 12:00pm • Hear a review by WTOP's Jason Fraley above and read AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr below. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "The Incredibles" writer/director Brad Bird has said that his characters' powers are all born of stereotypes. Dad is strong, mom is stretched in a million directions, teenage girls put u CDC: Pre-cut melon cause of multistate salmonella outbreak 06/11/2018 09:23am • WASHINGTON — Packages of pre-cut fresh fruit have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens of people, according to the Centers for Disease Control.  There have been 60 people reported infected and 31 people hospitalized with salmonella infection in five Midwestern states, said Flash flood watch issued for parts of DC area 06/11/2018 02:15am • WASHINGTON — Showers, storms and possible flooding are all in the forecast for the D.C. area on Sunday and into Monday morning. Quick Links: What to expect on Sunday Forecast Traffic Radar The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for parts of the D. Maryland taking steps to ensure ballot security ahead of primary 06/11/2018 12:41am • GAITHERSBURG, Md. — From data breaches that expose the private information of consumers to reports that foreign governments have attempted to meddle in domestic politics, elections officials across the country have been increasingly aware of the need to ensure that the election process is fair and 7 tips for buying beach real estate in Del., Md. 06/11/2018 12:00am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying, 5 Things to Keep in Mind Regarding Teens, Technology and Digital Detoxing 06/10/2018 08:00pm • With summer break upon us, many people are considering taking a little digital detox. You've got offices instituting healthier work email policies. Some companies are recognizing that we need time away from our phones. And now, younger kids and teens are learning how too much technology is affectin