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How to Invest in Augmented and Virtual Reality 11/15/2016 07:00pm • Tim Merel, founder and CEO of Eyetouch Reality and Digi-Capital in Menlo Park, California, points to how consumer computing platforms roll into the industry like ocean waves. Just like a surfer learning to read the latest set, it's also about knowing when the next wave is breaking. Disruptions to t How to Create a Financial Plan for Life 11/15/2016 07:00pm • When you set out on a long journey -- especially if you're going somewhere you've never been -- creating a plan is one of the most important things you can do to get organized and feel confident about reaching your destination. Planning for your future retirement shouldn't be any different as it re Credit Unions Give Investors More Choices 11/14/2016 07:00pm • Credit unions have long given savers more banking choices. The recent news of the Wells Fargo & Co. (ticker: WFC) scandal, in which employees created fake bank accounts, highlights the need to have more choices. Banking customers fed up with the big banks like Wells Fargo can find many reasons Tech trends showcased as 'CES season' kicks off 11/11/2016 02:11pm • By Steve Winter and Kenny Fried, special WTOP correspondents NEW YORK -- While the Consumer Electronics Show doesn���t truly begin until Jan. 5, 2017, ���CES season��� officially launched Thursday in New York when the Consumer Technology Association hosted its annual CTA Trends Market Research Pr Column: What happens if your computer is hit by 'ransomware'? 11/10/2016 09:27pm • Q: I have two friends who were recently hit with "ransomware." What are their options? Ransomware is one of the fastest growing cyber-crimes because it���s working so well for organized crime rings around the world. Victims of ransomware are essentially locked out of their private files unless th Accreditation of Online Degree Programs: Frequently Asked Questions 11/10/2016 07:00pm • 1. What is accreditation? Accreditation is a process conducted by an outside authority to ensure that a school and degree program meet certain standards of quality and rigor. Online, blended and on-campus degree programs can all be accredited. While it's voluntary, accreditation has many benefits an Virginia 2016 general election results 11/09/2016 07:00am • Virginia residents voted for local offices and ballot referendums, two constitutional amendments and U.S. House races in addition to president. Check back Tuesday night for unofficial election results plus a county-by-county breakdown of the presidential election. Presidential results by county Maryland 2016 general election results 11/09/2016 12:55am • Maryland residents voted for local board of education races, local ballot referendums, a constitutional amendment, U.S. House races and the state's open U.S. Senate seat in addition to president. Presidential results by county Senate results Congressional race results Constitutional amendment Elections officials: Scattered problems at polling places 11/08/2016 03:40pm • WASHINGTON ��� Area��elections officials say there have been scattered problems at polling places. In Fairfax County, some poll workers were inappropriately asking voters for driver's licenses instead of the other forms of identification they presented. Fairfax County General Registrar Cameron Stafford, Va., soldier sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child pornography 11/08/2016 02:49pm • WASHINGTON -- A U.S. Army lieutenant colonel from Stafford, Virginia, was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for the production of child pornography through social media and instant messaging apps, the��Justice Department said Tuesday. Steven Jon Frederiksen, 42, was sentenced Tuesday to 20 7 Tips to Find Effective Investment Mentoring 11/07/2016 07:00pm • Here's the rub when it comes to riches: Not everyone who has money knows how to make money through solid investing. "The problem with the rich uncle syndrome is that some folks marry money or they are just lucky," says Keith Baker, program coordinator for mortgage banking and financial services at Considerations for Choosing a College Application Method 11/06/2016 07:00pm • The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success Application is a new initiative designed to increase access to college. W hile a recent article provided an overview of the Coalition Application, now you may be wondering whether to use this, T he Common App or individual school applications. The 11 hidden vacation costs you must plan for 11/05/2016 07:03am • Reading hotel reviews, comparing flight options and exploring top attractions are critical vacation-planning steps to nail down a trip you and your travel companions will enjoy, but the financial aspects of your itinerary must be considered, too. Remember, the perfect vacation isn't just one creatin Va. family wins internet trolling case 11/05/2016 05:23am • WASHINGTON �����A Sterling, Virginia, family won��a $1.3 million settlement in a lawsuit related to online bullying. William Moreno, 33, told The Washington Post��internet trolls took aim at him and his family after he posted controversial comments about 9/11 and child molestation on a forum call Tips to speed up home Wi-Fi performance 11/04/2016 07:13am • WASHINGTON �����Few things are more frustrating than waiting for a home computer to catch up to the task you're trying to accomplish, however, taking a few simple steps can improve Wi-Fi performance dramatically. First, make sure the router is placed as close to the physical center of the home as