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How Older Adults Can Stay Safe When Dating Online 06/21/2015 08:00pm • The $2 billion online dating industry is an increasingly popular way to meet romantic partners, including for older adults. But while seniors can easily browse the many fish in the sea on virtual platforms, they are also more likely to run into predatory sharks -- thieves who are out not for love, b Even in the Internet age, it pays to get a good travel agent 06/19/2015 11:04am • WASHINGTON — In the Internet age, it’s easy to book vacation travel and accommodations yourself. But if you’re planning a "destination" vacation, don't rule out using a travel agent. "If you're going someplace where it's really difficult to plan on your own because you've never been there b Column: Major League Baseball’s other hacking problem 06/19/2015 03:13am • WASHINGTON — I’d like to take a moment to address the bizarre, possibly illicit hacking scenario involving a certain Missouri-based Major League Baseball team making news this week, which threatens to undermine the integrity of the game. I’m speaking, of course, about the extreme, online ballo The Hidden Costs of Free Trials 06/18/2015 08:00pm • You're human, and so you like free stuff. But the next time you see the word "free," keep in mind the old saying: There's no such thing as a free lunch -- especially if it means you have to pay for breakfast and dinner to get that lunch. That doesn't mean you shouldn't accept a free offer. With fre How to Build Your Brand on a Budget 06/18/2015 08:00pm • About two and half years ago, I grew tired of living the "starving artist" stereotype. Having worked in professional theater for six years, I was all too familiar with the anxiety-inducing realities of unstable income, insufficient pay and no benefits. I wanted to continue living my dream without Column: Malware infections, a fact of cyber life 06/18/2015 08:44am • I keep my anti-virus updated and stay away from questionable websites, but somehow keep getting hit by viruses.  How’s this happening? Gone are the days where a stand-alone anti-virus program is sufficient protection against malware threats and no matter what you use, nothing is capable of pro 8 Factors to Consider Before Joining the Tiny House Movement 06/17/2015 08:00pm • When life seems too complicated, some people advocate this solution: Move into a smaller home to have a bigger life. For some, the tiny house movement has become a way of life, adjusting to a smaller space and fewer possessions, with a goal of saving money and focusing on relationships and experie US airstrikes kill some terrorists, elevate others 06/17/2015 05:10am • WASHINGTON — Al-Qaida’s heir apparent is dead. Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) announced Monday its co-founder and leader was killed in a U.S. missile strike. U.S. officials, without detailing how it happened, confirmed it. “The Intelligence Community has concluded that Nasir a 11 Questions to Ask Before Signing an Apartment Lease 06/16/2015 08:00pm • If you've found your dream apartment and you're getting ready to sign the lease, all of your biggest questions should have already been answered. You don't want to agree to live somewhere without knowing how much it's going to cost you per month and whether all the appliances are working properly, r D.C. to audit traffic system security vulnerabilities 06/16/2015 08:51am • WASHINGTON -- The possibility of cyber criminals hacking into, and manipulating the District's traffic light system is prompting transportation leaders to investigate where and how hackers are likely to strike. Amid claims from an Argentine hacker that he successfully hacked D.C.'s traffic lights 5 Dividend-Paying Stocks for Retirees 06/15/2015 08:00pm • After saving for most of your life, retirement is the time to make your investments and money work for you with income-generating assets. If you are in retirement, it's important to have multiple income streams, such as Social Security and savings and investments you built up on your own. For the l How to Retire Overseas in 7 Steps 06/15/2015 08:00pm • Millions of Americans have retired to other countries in recent years, and more are choosing to retire overseas all the time. Moving overseas can be a dramatic change, but frequently leads to a new life that is more exciting and cheaper. Here's how to break the adventure down into steps. Step 1: De 5 Ways to Get Credit Bureaus to Remove Errors From Your Report 06/15/2015 08:00pm • When Daniel Ashcraft turned 18, he not only became a grown-up, he quickly discovered that he had a very grown-up problem. He had terrible credit. "I went to get a car loan," says Ashcraft, who lives in Oklahoma City. "I learned that there was a bankruptcy on my account, and it had been there since D.C. cracks down on stores selling synthetic drugs 06/15/2015 03:44pm • WASHINGTON -- K2, Bizzaro, Scooby Snacks and Spice, easily purchased at some convenience stores and gas stations throughout the nation’s capital, are synthetic drugs responsible for a dangerous spike in overdoses. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Cathy Lanier have announced a new crack The Dangers of Listening to Financial Pundits 06/14/2015 08:00pm • Turn on any financial news channel, and you'll see a parade of people proffering opinions on market direction, economic conditions, interest rates, corporate earnings and various other topics. Most of these pundits are intelligent enough, and they seem to make sense. After all, if there is potenti