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4 Things Not to Do When You're Drowning in Debt 07/26/2018 08:00pm • When you're struggling to pay off debt, it's easy to make financial mistakes that make money matters worse. The reality is, in order to create -- and stick with -- a strategic debt payoff plan, you'll need to know which common money pitfalls to avoid. After all, you don't want to accumulate more deb Elon Musk Makes Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock a Volatile Bet 07/25/2018 08:00pm • Electric automaker Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) faces countless challenges as it fails to meet production deadlines, burns through cash and accrues debt at an alarming rate while its infamous CEO Elon Musk thwarts convention and conducts his battles on Twitter, resulting in extreme volatility in its sh How drivers can help resolve DC region's abysmal traffic 07/25/2018 03:38pm • WASHINGTON — The metro D.C. area is routinely included on lists of areas with the worst traffic, and a local leader trying to fix it believes drivers can do more to be part of the solution. "Just laying down more miles of pavement doesn't make for a reliable commute," said David Snyder, chairm How to Stage Your Home to Sell 07/24/2018 08:00pm • You've made the decision to sell your home. But looking around your living room and kitchen, you're not quite sure how to get from comfortable clutter to the camera-ready chic you see in competing homes. Rest assured that you're far from the only homeowner who doesn't live every day like they're in Does It Matter What Time of Day You Exercise to Lose Weight? 07/19/2018 08:00pm • Every morning, gyms throughout the country are packed with exercisers determined to rise and grind, and squeeze in an early workout to meet their weight-loss goals. That's because traditionally experts have argued that when you exercise first thing in the morning -- especially prior to eating breakf 4 Ways Mindfulness and Meditation Can Help You at Work 07/18/2018 08:00pm • When you think of stress, work is probably the first thing to cross your mind. From working long hours to project overload, it's easy to see how stress hits the workplace. And let's face it: Stress is real -- and we all feel it. It's also toxic to the employer. According to the American Institute o Nationals' Bryce Harper hopes for long future in DC 07/18/2018 09:05am • WASHINGTON — The All-Star game on Tuesday brought with it more than a fun distraction, it also offered a glimpse into the potential future of a Nationals superstar. Nats' right fielder Bryce Harper said at a press conference via NBC Washington that he hopes that he will be sticking around D.C. 8 Proven Strategies to Stop Overthinking and Ease Anxiety Now 07/15/2018 08:00pm • What if? What if I said the wrong thing? How will I ever finish the assignment in time? Why isn't he responding to my text? Thoughts like these make us human, says Julie Pike, a clinical psychologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. "That's what the brain is designed to do -- to think our way out of Is Your Excessive Daydreaming a Sign of a More Serious Problem? 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Almost all of us daydream. One Harvard study found that our minds wander nearly half (about 47 percent) of the time. While definitions for what constitutes daydreaming differ -- and are commonly narrower than simply not thinking about the world in front of us -- experts say what's clear is that we Always checking your smartphone at work? Here's how to break the habit 07/09/2018 01:00pm • When it comes to your smartphone, your "checking" behaviors may be killing your productivity. It may seem quick and innocent enough, but the sneak peeks you keep giving to your email, apps and Facebook feed have been proven by researchers to be costly if you care about getting things done. The co 8 of the Best Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2018 07/08/2018 08:00pm • Now's the time to do a portfolio checkup.Midyear is a great time to do a portfolio checkup and re-evaluate your stock choices. Where you invest now can set the tone for a strong finish to the year. While optimism remains high -- the Wells Fargo Gallup Investor Optimism Index notched 103 through the Where Metro stands on federally mandated safety fixes 07/05/2018 01:00pm • WASHINGTON — More than three years after Carol Glover died when smoke filled a train near L'Enfant Plaza, Metro is still working on new tunnel and ventilation system inspection and maintenance procedures, ways to identify the location of smoke in tunnels and regular testing of smoke detectors. Deer, bunnies, weeds: How to deal with summer garden pests 07/03/2018 12:46am • WASHINGTON — Summer gardens are flourishing, but so are the populations of pesky weeds and critters that can damage all of your vines and veggies. Before you throw in the towel on your tomatoes and thyme, Kathy Jentz, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine, has some tips on how to Thanks in advance? Cheers? Email signoffs you should never use 07/02/2018 07:34am • WASHINGTON — The average office worker sends about 40 work emails a day and receives about 120. The way we end those emails sends a message, and it’s not always a good one. The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business says if you've crafted a professional email that is c How to Protect Your Digital Funds From Hackers 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Millions of consumers are moving away from traditional banking methods and trading in cash and credit cards for more convenient digital payment alternatives. In fact, a 2016 survey on the rise of digital wallets conducted by Finder.com, a comparison platform and information service, found that over