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Stop Making These 6 Common Shopping Mistakes 01/31/2017 07:00pm • We've all heard this saying: "Insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly, but expecting different results." That wisdom is especially relevant when it comes to shopping and spending. Whether it's leaving grocery coupons on your kitchen counter, falling for a sneaky sales pitch or swiping your credi Where are DC's entrepreneurs and what do they do? 01/31/2017 10:38am • WASHINGTON �����More than 71 percent of the Washington region���s startup companies are in The District, Montgomery County and Fairfax County, with more than half of those in D.C. These companies��tend to pay well and offer desirable benefits, and the majority of startups in the Washington region How One Couple Exchanged Winter in Idaho for Eternal Summer in Cayo, Belize 01/30/2017 07:00pm • Three years ago, David and Cathy Thayer moved from northern Idaho to Cayo, Belize. In Idaho, the Thayers had nine months of winter each year. In Cayo, they have 12 months of summertime. Despite the promise of eternal summer, Cathy did not immediately embrace the prospect of packing up and leaving he 5 Ways to Avoid Unnecessary Fees When Traveling Abroad 01/29/2017 07:00pm • Dodging unanticipated travel fees while exploring far-flung corners of the globe can be a challenge for seasoned and inexperienced travelers alike. From sky-high ATM and foreign transaction fees to pricey international data roaming plans, it's easy to feel the pinch while traveling abroad. And let's Teachers Keep Teens Learning on Cyber Snow Days 01/29/2017 07:00pm • Fans of the 2000 film "Snow Day" may remember that anything can happen on a snow day -- and for some high schoolers, that includes learning. Those might soon include students at a school district in Georgia, which recently proposed teaching students at home when schools close for inclement weather, 4 Dangers of Cheating Services for Online Courses 01/26/2017 07:00pm • I remember a middle school history teacher stepping out of my classroom during an exam. It remained quiet for the first minute. But before long, students began peaking at crib notes, glancing at each other's tests and eventually whispering back and forth. It's human nature. It's not difficult to im Tax scams and how to fight them 01/26/2017 06:49am • Q: What tax scams should I be watching out for this year? A: Many in the cybersecurity business refer to tax season as ���Christmas for Criminals,��� because of the amount of sensitive personal information that will be in circulation. The IRS reported a nearly 400 percent surge in phishing and The Chinese Corporate Structure That Terrifies American Investors 01/25/2017 07:00pm • A major part of successful long-term investing is eliminating risk. The stock market has historically been one of the best-performing asset classes, but it is also one of the riskiest. No matter how stable a company is, economic declines, market shifts and even corporate malfeasance can be difficult 7 Ways to Avoid Becoming an Elder Orphan 01/25/2017 07:00pm • The number of senior citizens who are single, isolated and who lack a support system to help them deal with health issues and day-to-day living activities has been increasing, prompting the geriatric care industry to coin the term "elder orphan." Many factors contribute to the increase in elder orph 5 Places to Visit Where the U.S. Dollar Is Strong 01/25/2017 07:00pm • While time-tested frugal hacks such as using airline miles or scouring the internet for resort deals can make for a cheaper trip, your wallet will thank you if pick a destination with a favorable exchange rate. When your dollar is worth more, it's easier to stretch your money further, extend your t 6 Ways to Sample an Online Degree Program 01/25/2017 07:00pm • When Lisa Dowdell heard about the for-profit, online Capella University through her daughter, a student, she was excited about the prospect of earning a bachelor's degree on her own schedule. But Dowdell, a web application developer living in the Chicago suburbs, wasn't sure whether the online form Activists Mobilize to Archive Environment and Climate Data 01/25/2017 07:00pm • Deep in the Arctic, somewhere between Norway and the North Pole, an underground vault houses seed samples from hundreds of thousands of crops. The shelter was built in 2008 to protect a source of edible plants in the event of nuclear war or major natural disaster. Now, an international network of a Frugal Confessions: When Saving Money Backfires 01/24/2017 07:00pm • Each year countless Americans resolve to save money. In fact, the Nielsen's Global Health & Wellness Survey found that Americans' third most popular resolution in both 2015 and 2016 (after staying fit and losing weight) was spending less and saving more. That can be a worthwhile goal, but if we 10 Essential Questions for Choosing a Real Estate Agent 01/23/2017 07:00pm • Whether you're embarking on your first real estate transaction or you're a seasoned veteran, having the right real estate agent is crucial to a smooth process. But with over 2 million agents in the U.S. alone, how are you expected to find the right one for you? Start by asking friends and family for How to decide which wireless carrier is best 01/23/2017 08:31am • Q: I���m trying to decide which cellular network to use and not sure how much of the marketing hype about the one percent difference is real. Any suggestions on how to figure out which network is best for me? A: As smartphone usage increases, figuring out which cellular network is best suited for