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3 Ways the Credit Industry Is Changing How We Apply for Loans 07/31/2017 08:00pm • If all goes as planned, you will soon be able to apply for credit by sending a text. Experian, the credit bureau, recently announced what it calls a "groundbreaking innovation." It isn't mainstream yet, though several lenders and card issuers are involved in a pilot program in which consumers can i 5 ways to avoid fees from online savings accounts 07/31/2017 09:00am • An online savings account has several advantages over a savings account at a brick-and-mortar bank. In addition to offering much higher interest rates, online savings accounts typically have fewer fees. Being able to operate without the overhead of branch offices allows banks to offer these advan Netflix's '13 Reasons Why' linked to suicide-related internet searches 07/30/2017 08:00pm • Netflix's recently released series "13 Reasons Why" has caused quite a stir among mental health advocates due to its depiction of teen suicide. New research suggests critics' concerns may be well-founded. The series is associated with an uptick in suicide-related internet searches, according to a Column: How to manage privacy on a Roomba 07/27/2017 08:50pm • Q: What should I do to keep my Roomba from sharing any information? A recent article by The New York Times reported that iRobot, maker of the popular Roomba line of automated vacuum cleaners, was considering sharing user floor plan data to third parties such as Amazon, Apple and Google. This s Could the Stock Market Ever Be Hacked? 07/27/2017 08:00pm • Millions of Americans rely on the stock market as their primary wealth-building tool. Without it, the "American dream" would be even more unachievable than it is today. People put an incredible amount of faith in the stock market. By implication, investors must think Wall Street is well-protected - The Benefits of Support Groups When You Have MS 07/27/2017 08:00pm • Carrie Smith remembers the moment she received her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. The 46-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, was 31 at the time, with a new baby at home. "Overwhelming is the perfect word. It seemed like the world was crumbling," Smith recalls. Her reaction was typical. "MS is life-c Save Money on Music-Streaming Services 07/26/2017 08:00pm • As a musician, Dave Ruch was hesitant to sign up for a music-streaming service such as Apple Music or Spotify because of their reputations for not giving musicians a fair share of the profits. "I've seen how it's affected other musicians in terms of revenue," says Ruch, who works as a musician and t Twitter Inc Earnings (TWTR) Are Just Depressing 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Twitter Inc (ticker: TWTR) investors were hoping that the company's surprise jump in users in the first quarter was a sign the company was entering a new stage of growth. On Thursday, those investors were sorely disappointed. Twitter shares plummeted 12 percent in early trading after the social med 8 Ways to Make Long-Term Travel More Affordable 07/26/2017 08:00pm • With study abroad programs and international work exchanges becoming more popular, the idea of what constitutes a "vacation" is changing. Nowadays, spending three months or longer in a foreign country can seem even more enticing than spending a few days there -- especially for the young and unattac How a Certified Diabetes Educator Can Enhance Your Diabetes Care 07/26/2017 08:00pm • If you have diabetes, you may have heard about certified diabetes educators, or CDEs. You may have wondered if a CDE could help you better manage your diabetes -- after all, you see your doctor regularly and you check your blood sugar regularly. So what else could a CDE do to help? Turns out, a cer Fairfax-based collectibles company ThinkGeek attracts fans at Comic-Con 07/24/2017 01:34am • SAN DIEGO — One way members of various fandoms can firmly declare their devotion lies in memorabilia and collectibles. Whether it's comic books, movies, TV shows or video games, merchandising allows stories and popular heroes to live, thrive and survive long after the book has closed or the final Documentary 'Returning Citizens' explores DC residents' struggles after time in prison 07/23/2017 10:50pm • WASHINGTON — A new documentary examines the struggles of D.C. residents who are returning to life after prison and are working to make a fresh start. “I hope when people see this film, it does offer humanizing perspective on these people," filmmaker Saffron Cassaday told WTOP about her new do 5 Technologies Older Americans Have Embraced 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Older adults are often viewed as being unfamiliar with or unable to use new technologies. But people age 65 and older are embracing many technologies and learning how to incorporate them into their lives, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey of 3,015 adults. "Seniors feel very positive a Why a Small Bank Might Be Right for You 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Big banks have fame and fortune on their side, but that wealth doesn't often trickle down to their littlest customers. In fact, large banks typically offer the lowest rates around, according to a study from DepositAccounts.com, an online aggregator of deposit rates and other bank-product information The Worst Countries to Travel Alone, Ranked By Perception 07/23/2017 08:00pm • 10 Countries Not to Travel to AloneWhile it can be invigorating to go it alone, solo tourists should consider a range of factors when carefully selecting their next adventure. More than 21,000 respondents who filled out surveys for the 2017 Best Countries Rankings. The worst countries to travel alon