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Make More Money in the New Year, Without Changing Your Job 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Want to upgrade your compensation or benefits in the new year? One school of thought is that the only way to get more money is to change jobs. While that may be true in some cases, job change is stressful, distracting and has potential detractors for long-term wealth. These include a decline in you Hackable Holidays: Bluetooth scam hits drivers at area gas stations 11/30/2017 04:12am • This is the fourth part of WTOP’s consumer series Hackable Holidays, which explores privacy concerns associated with smart devices and how consumers can better protect themselves this holiday season. WASHINGTON — Hackers are striking gas stations around the D.C. region in a new scam whe 5 Ways Sellers Can Prepare to List a Home in January 11/29/2017 07:00pm • Thanksgiving has passed, the weather has turned cold and everyone has their mind on the holiday season as the year comes to an end. For the residential real estate industry, that means sales go quiet. The seasonal real estate cycle typically sees a decrease in buyer demand during the last couple mon New FTA inspections find crumbling Metro issues, but flag fewer of them 11/29/2017 01:50pm • WASHINGTON — Federal inspectors uncovered more Metro track issues in August and September, even as a number of other previously identified problems were repaired, newly released inspection reports show. The reports and other data, quietly posted by the Federal Transit Administration just before How to Ensure a Good Night's Sleep for Those With ADHD 11/28/2017 07:00pm • Did you get by on just a few hours of sleep last night, or do you tend to have difficulties staying asleep once you finally doze off? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that 1 in 3 Americans aren't getting adequate sleep, which can increase the risk for health problems such as dia Managing the Costs of Caregiving 11/27/2017 07:00pm • When loved ones need help, it can weigh heavy on you and your budget. About 38 percent of family caregivers -- those who take care of a non-child friend or family member, such as an aging parent, for free -- report spending more than 30 hours a week providing this unpaid work, according to a new su How to save money while waiting in line 11/27/2017 05:00am • Waiting in line doesn't just drain time from our busy days -- it can also lead to money leaks. The longer we wait in line, the more money we're likely to spend in order to make up for all that time we wasted waiting, according to research from Georgetown University. What's more, retailers and grocer Making Their Lists, But Not Checking Them Twice 11/21/2017 07:00pm • 'Tis the season to give ... and to give in -- to family expectations, party invitations and our children's wants and wishes. Kids are making their lists. But neither they nor their parents are likely checking them twice -- like, say, to see if that long list of wished for gifts could be whittled do The New Tesla Inc (TLSA) Roadster Is a Distraction 11/16/2017 07:00pm • Investors tuning in to the Tesla Inc (ticker: TSLA) semi-truck event on Thursday night were thrown a curveball when the company also unveiled a surprise update to its high-end Roadster sports car. The new Tesla Roadster has some impressive specs, but some Wall Street analysts question the company's Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer? 11/15/2017 07:00pm • The goal of cancer screening in people who have no symptoms is to catch cancer early, when it's most treatable. Most screening recommendations for breast, cervical and colon cancer (the types of cancer for which there are widely used screening tests) are for people who are at average risk of develo Tesla Inc (TSLA) Elon Musk Is Going to Blow Your Mind 11/15/2017 07:00pm • Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) has struggled with production delays in rolling out the Tesla Model 3, but optimistic investors are already turning their attention to Tesla's next potential ground-breaking product. At 11 p.m. EST Thursday, Tesla will be hosting an event at which it is expected to unveil a When Can You Call Yourself a Yogi? 11/14/2017 07:00pm • Ten years ago, after a long day at work, I waited in line at the supermarket under the soul-sucking fluorescent lights for what felt like an eternity. The customer in the front of the line argued with the cashier, while the rest of us stood in formation, lifeless, with our eyes glossed over. A child Avoiding the What-the-Hell Health Effect 11/14/2017 07:00pm • It's that time of year when an overindulgent meal can easily turn into a daylong or weeklong stretch of overdoing it. Dubbed the what-the-hell-effect (or, counterregulatory behavior) by dieting researchers Janet Polivy and C. Peter Herman, the phenomenon describes a cycle of indulgence, regret or s Draw on Military Experience in Law School Essays 11/12/2017 07:00pm • There is no magic formula that guarantees anyone admission to law school. Admissions committees look at many factors when deciding to extend offers to applicants. LSAT scores and undergraduate GPAs matter, but law schools are increasingly looking beyond numbers to assess candidacy. For military vet How to Have a Healthier Holiday Season 11/12/2017 07:00pm • We're entering the most wonderful time of the year -- and the most delicious. With the cooler temperatures of fall comes pumpkin-flavored everything, which will continue through winter and the New Year. The holidays also bring peppermint goodies, holiday cookies and desserts, loads of chocolate and