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A Call to Better Treat PTSD in Our Military Veterans 11/07/2016 07:00pm • None of our fellow Americans are more deserving of respect and concern than our military personnel. Amidst the political gridlock and a polarized electorate, perhaps, this is the one topic that can bring our country together. So, why haven't we done more to tend to their wounds of war -- lost limbs 10 bizarre economic indicators that (might) predict the future 11/03/2016 11:59am • WASHINGTON — Every quarter, the markets wait with bated breath to find out what the latest economic indicators. Everything from the job report to consumer spending to GDP growth tell us about where things are headed. But did you know that there is also a bevvy of, shall we say, “unusual” Consider Collectibles in Your Portfolio 10/30/2016 08:00pm • Remember Legos? Most U.S. adults do, but few people think about Legos as a collectible investment, capable of outperforming the stock market over a significant period of time. Maybe those folks should piece things back together and think again. A 2015 study by the The Telegraph in the U.K. conclude These apps will help you save more money 10/28/2016 09:30am • Getting into a savings groove before the holidays is one foolproof way to make sure that you have enough cash to go around for food, fun and gifts at year's end. Need help getting into the savings spirit? Give one (or several) of these apps a try. 1. Digit (Free, iPhone and Android). The Digit People who helped during, after Ellicott City flooding honored 10/28/2016 12:29am • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Maryland state and county officials recognized the ordinary people who did extraordinary things during and after the destructive Ellicott City flooding in July. "The people of Ellicott City are incredibly resilient. Sometimes in the midst of our darkest days is when the goo Overcoming Cancer Survivor Guilt 10/27/2016 08:00pm • Getting past the shock of a cancer diagnosis and through all the difficulties of treatment is a hard-won accomplishment for cancer survivors. Unfortunately for some, lingering guilt is another unwelcome side effect. A recent small survey of lung cancer patients found that more than half had negativ How to Tell If You Have Orthorexia 10/27/2016 08:00pm • Need healthy eating inspiration? Only if you've been living under a rock. From popular wellness bloggers who espouse an "eat like me, look like me" approach, to Instagram feeds flooded with clean eating recipes and food diary photos, to nutrition articles warning about foods to never eat and ingred 10 Cities With Great Ghost Tours 10/26/2016 08:00pm • Prepare to be spooked with grueling tales of murders, witches and other local lore on these terrifying tours.'Tis the season for all things spooky, but on these ghost tours, discovering paranormal activity is a year-round pursuit. Whether or not you believe in things that go bump in the night, these 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