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8 financial gift ideas for children 12/08/2016 05:00am • Most children receive plenty of toys that are played with for a few days and then forgotten. Some parents and grandparents want to give a gift that will have a more lasting impact. Here are some of the ways to give a financial gift instead of merely stuff. 529 plan contributions. Investment e Pros and Cons of Buying Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock 12/07/2016 07:00pm • Netflix, Inc. (ticker: NFLX), the world's premier streaming video service, is almost single-handedly responsible for changing the way people consume modern-day movies and TV. So it's no coincidence that the Netflix stock price has gone bonkers in recent years. The company that became a household na Laptop shopping���s easier, but mobile���s growing faster 12/07/2016 11:28am • WASHINGTON ��� Online sales via mobile devices on the three big e-commerce days so far this holiday shopping season showed a significant jump over last year's sales, despite what is still a frustrating e-shopping experience, Reston-based, internet tracking firm comScore Inc. reported. ComScore's The 25 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for 2017 12/06/2016 07:00pm • Start 2017 off right with these two dozen-plus stocks.As we all know, the stock market is a risky place to invest. Portfolios can rise or fall by 10 percent in a matter of weeks or months. Owning blue-chip stocks won't make you immune to volatility, but it'll bring some degree of safety to your port Everything You Need to Know About the XLK ETF 12/06/2016 07:00pm • The stock market has been set afire for the past month in the wake of Donald Trump's election victory. The Standard & Poor's 500 index is up 3 percent, driven by go-go gains in financials (4.7 percent), materials (6.9 percent) and industrials (8.5 percent). But technology stocks -- the market's 3 Year-End Questions for the Self-Employed 12/06/2016 07:00pm • Taxes are complicated for everyone, especially if you're self-employed. Many self-employed people see their incomes fluctuate from year to year. That can make it difficult for planning. If your income significantly dropped off, consider converting all or a portion of your retirement accounts to a Ro 10 Tips for Buying a Home in a Gated Community 12/05/2016 07:00pm • After dreaming about living abroad for years, some retirees can finally afford to buy the perfect house in a beautiful gated community in an overseas paradise. Perhaps you're ready to sign on the dotted line, hand over the cash and move in. Not so fast. Your dream home could become your worst nightm Ask 4 Tech Questions as a Traveling Online Student 12/05/2016 07:00pm • We live in a world where we can work alongside our colleagues overseas through digital channels, and it should be no different while pursuing your degree online. When considering an online program as an expat, frequent business traveler or overseas student, ask these four questions to ensure you mee Mistrial declared in police officer murder trial 12/05/2016 03:50pm • CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A mistrial has been declared in the trial of a South Carolina police officer charged with murder in the death of a black motorist. Circuit Judge Clifton Newman declared the mistrial after a jury said Monday that it was unable to unanimously agree on a verdict for Michael Ashburn 'smart city��� to have technology baked in 12/05/2016 07:51am • ASHBURN, Va. ��� As the internet of things continues to expand, developers of what will be the region���s first built-from-the-ground-up ���smart city��� are tapping-into a powerful resource, which helps the government keep running. The 16.8 acre Gramercy District is being built at the future Ash Column: This software helps fight identity theft. Do you need it? 12/02/2016 01:21pm • Q: What is Trusteer Endpoint Protection and do I need it? A: In the tech industry���s ongoing attempts to create better tools to protect consumers, they often come up with software that focuses in specific areas. Trusteer Endpoint Protection (a.k.a Rapport) is a legitimate program that is spec Deer-proof your plants; always hydrate your Christmas tree 12/02/2016 06:57am • As the cold, dry weather rolls in, follow these tips on how to effectively protect your plants from hungry deer and keep your Christmas tree green for a longer period of time. Will Deer Scram actually make deer scram? Larry writes: ���I���m on the board of a homeowners��� association in Howard Cou Next generation of sports management programs comes to AU 12/01/2016 02:30am • WASHINGTON ��� Nobody reading this needs to be told what an enormous business professional sports has become. With the global industry valued at more than $200 billion per year and growing, Ivy League graduates now permeate the front offices of major organizations, driving up the demand for highe 10 Ways to Stay Young-at-Heart After You Retire 11/30/2016 07:00pm • While you have some control over the physical aging process with a healthy diet and moderate exercise, the fact that your body ages as you get older is inevitable. However, you have much greater control over your attitude toward aging. Here are 10 steps you can take to cultivate a positive, youthful Gift ideas for stargazers 11/25/2016 12:50pm • Welcome to the WTOP "What���s Up? The Space Place" Black Friday edition to get some great gift ideas for that stargazer of yours. If you search online, you will find specials and sales on astronomical items. Here are my tips to help you. Say��you have someone on your gift list who��loves the star