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Va. attorney general: Avoid scams when giving to hurricane victims 09/17/2018 02:07pm • WASHINGTON — As with any natural disaster, Hurricane Florence has brought out the best in people, with many donating to organizations that are assisting victims. That generosity, unfortunately, also can bring out the worst in other people who see the disaster as an opportunity to prey on the ge What Law School Applicants Should Know About LSAT/GPA Calculators 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in questions and admissions profiles. If you have a question, email us for a chance to be featured next month. This week, I will discuss the reliability of online too How to Work Abroad While Traveling 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Some people travel abroad to work, motivated to leave home by career opportunities beyond country borders. Others work abroad to travel, inspired to seek employment elsewhere by wanderlust and curiosity. No matter the motivation, working overseas comes with plenty of practical considerations, like h 4 Ways Automation Can Help Improve Your Finances for Free 09/16/2018 08:00pm • People often think tending to their finances is hard work. But today, a myriad of online tools are here to help. "Automating your finances today is easier than it's ever been," says Peter Lazaroff, co-chief investment officer of investment advisor Plancorp. "Technology has made a huge impact, and I Redskins open up home schedule Sunday — but will fans show? 09/15/2018 08:05am • WASHINGTON — Barring a last-minute ticket grab, there will be seats available for the first time in generations when the Redskins host the Colts this Sunday. Until recently, that would have been a problem for a Redskins fan wanting to watch the game on TV — but the NFL's policy of blacking ou Put down that mouse. Shopping addiction has become a problem 09/14/2018 10:10am • WASHINGTON — The ease of online shopping has created a nation of over-buyers. The National Library of Medicine says one out of 14 adults has some form of shopping addiction, known as oniomania, and Americans are buying way more than they need. Younger consumers are more prone to develop obs Falls Church police officer arrested on child porn charges 09/13/2018 12:07pm • WASHINGTON — A Falls Church, Virginia, police officer has been arrested on 10 counts of distributing child pornography, authorities announced Thursday. Robert MacSeain, 29, of Fairfax, was arrested Wednesday by Virginia State Police after the FBI searched his residence, state police told WTOP. Va. universities and colleges prepare for Hurricane Florence; some cancel classes 09/12/2018 01:10pm • WASHINGTON — A number of Virginia universities and colleges have decided to cancel classes and campus events ahead of the potentially devastating Hurricane Florence. Given the potential severity of the oncoming storm, many colleges and universities in Virginia have decided to cancel classes so All 15 Fed Chairs Ranked by Stock Market Performance 09/11/2018 08:00pm • With the power to print money, raise and lower interest rates, and even facilitate massive bailouts, the U.S. Federal Reserve may be the single institution with the most power over the U.S. economy and stock market. So, which chairs of the Federal Reserve have been the best for the stock market? Be 7 Steps for Your Fall Financial Checkup 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it's easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a May survey by Capital One found that 87 percent of Americans say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. "It is easy for pe What You Need to Know About Cheap Insurance 09/10/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to selecting an insurance plan, you have a tricky financial choice to make: Purchase the most expensive insurance policy or pass up a high-priced policy in favor of more affordable coverage and rock-bottom annual premiums? You don't want to rush through the decision because in terms of 8 Lesser-Known Money-Saving Features You Get With Amazon Prime 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Ever since the fee for Amazon Prime membership went up to $119 a year, the big question has become whether it's worth the cost. Free two-day shipping is Prime's most famous benefit, but membership has a bunch of other perks that can help you get your money's worth. Are you using Prime to its full po 14 tuition-free colleges 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Some schools don't charge tuition. Want to go to college but wish you could avoid tuition? It's possible. Schools throughout the country offer free tuition to admitted students. But read the fine print. Students may have to hail from a certain state or region or come from a low-income background. 1 year later: Deadly fire exposes wealthy Bethesda man's secret underground tunnels 09/09/2018 10:35am • BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The wealthy stock trader took elaborate steps to conceal the network of tunnels beneath his house in this Washington, D.C., suburb. Even the young man helping him dig them didn't know where they were. A year ago, a deadly fire exposed Daniel Beckwitt's curious campaign to b Can Digital Media Usage Lead to ADHD? 09/06/2018 08:00pm • In July, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a noteworthy study linking digital media usage with the development of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. It showed that teens who interacted with more than 14 different media sites per week began to deve