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10 Ways to Stay on Track With Your Weight-Loss Goals When Life Goes Crazy 10/13/2016 08:00pm • When life goes according to plan, sticking with weight-friendly habits like good nutrition and exercise feels doable -- if not altogether easy. "I've so got this," we tell ourselves, as we post pictures of our avocado toast on Facebook. But when life jumps the tracks, whether it's with all-consuming Man charged with stealing coins from parking garage meters (Video) 10/04/2016 09:04am • SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Montgomery County Police have arrested a man they say stole $1,000 in quarters from parking meters at a county garage. The department said in a news release that Transportation Department officials contacted officers to report thefts from meters in a garage in Silver S The Health Benefits of Gamification 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Sitting all day is not a great way to stay heathy, as Debi Bisnette had long known. But in spite of all the articles she'd read about the health benefits of taking a walk at lunchtime, somehow the accounts payable clerk from Orlando, Florida, always ended up sitting in the break room with her colle Metro takes next step toward privatizing parking, changing fees 09/02/2016 02:26pm • WASHINGTON — Metro is taking the next step toward privatizing its parking lots and garages, seeking a deal that could see parking rates continue to rise over 50 years but put the burden of rebuilding aging garages on private companies. A request for proposals released by Metro on Thursday seeks Review: Vikander, Fassbender shine in 'Light Between Oceans' 09/02/2016 01:56am • WASHINGTON — It's no secret that Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander are real-life lovers — sharing a congratulatory kiss at this year's Academy Awards — but it's also no secret that they're two of the most talented actors working today. Fassbender earned Oscar nods for his flawed Stick to Your Investment Philosophy 09/01/2016 08:00pm • It's pretty accurate to say that emotions are running high this election year, with political pundits on the right and left regularly proclaiming this campaign season "anything but normal." Although U.S. stock indices are trading at all-time highs, many investors believe they should do something (m How to Hedge Against Inflation With Commodities 08/18/2016 08:00pm • Investors in search of an inflation hedge may want to consider commodities. Commodities are an insurance policy, says Vic Sperandeo, president and CEO of EAM Partners, which developed the Trader Vic Index, a collection of futures contracts in commodities, currencies and U.S. interest rates. A broad 3 Ways Scammers Find You 08/15/2016 08:00pm • Con artists, scammers, predatory companies -- whatever you call them -- they're out there, and they would be happy to make you their next "customer," if they can find you. Eric Friedman, director of the Office of Consumer Protection in Rockville, Maryland, says some of the scams his office has encou Don't Let Boomerang Kids Sabotage Your Retirement 08/15/2016 08:00pm • Just when you were beginning to spread your wings and enjoy your empty nest, your recent college grads are back home. Maybe they are still looking for that all-important first job. Or, perhaps that first paycheck isn't quite as big as they hoped and they are camping in your basement hoping to bank 5 deeply discounted products to buy now 08/02/2016 05:19am • WASHINGTON — As you may know, doing your Christmas and holiday shopping now could save you some coin. But, why not think about buying some new stuff for yourself, too? Depending on what you're in the market for, now may not be a bad time to do that, and Consumer Reports has put together a list 10 tips for couples and young families to build wealth 07/25/2016 01:00pm • Knowledge is investing power. Perhaps talking about money with your partner has felt a little taboo since the term "gold digger" was coined, but it's healthier than playing fast and loose with your credit card while keeping your spouse in the dark. Most couples (72 percent) say they communicate v The Irrational Investor and Behavioral Finance 07/21/2016 08:00pm • Just as anyone knows who's come home to the sight of a dusty moose head purchased on eBay -- and the excited spouse bragging about snagging the Moose Noggin Deal of the Decade -- otherwise sane people have the craziest reasons for doing what they do with their money. And the finance-strange behavior 6 Apps and Websites That Pay You for Shopping 07/19/2016 08:00pm • You scour the web for the latest deals and do your part to clip coupons and keep track of upcoming sales. Those bargain-hunting efforts will pay off but don't overlook the opportunities to get cash back or rewards from apps and websites that will pay you for your purchases. These sites earn a commis 5 Alternatives to Overpriced Vacation Souvenirs 07/18/2016 08:00pm • Who hasn't experienced this: You're traveling somewhere on a wonderful family vacation and enjoy something spectacular, something that you really want to remember. Somewhere, nearby, is a vendor offering goods of varying quality (most of it questionable). Overwhelmed by the desire to bottle this mem How to Set Up an Online Brokerage Account 07/13/2016 08:00pm • Think of your brokerage account like the quarterback of a football team. It helps you play call your investing directives no matter what type of formation you're using. Just like the gridiron, it all depends on your lineup, which may include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, individual stocks, b