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Don't Fall for These Cyber Scams 10/24/2016 08:00pm • Internet scams used to be like the villain in a low-budget children's show. You could spot the bad guy a mile away, and you were probably more amused than afraid. Remember the Nigerian prince who insisted you were due an inheritance, if you'd send in your personal information? Or the email declarin How to Invest in Fine Wine 10/24/2016 08:00pm • While stocks and bonds are components of a traditional investment portfolio, is it possible to build a profitable wine collection you can occasionally enjoy with dinner as a bonus? Wine has become an alternate commodity, says Peter Meltzer, auction correspondent at Wine Spectator in New York. "Take Local elections officials downplay hacking concerns 10/24/2016 01:56pm • WASHINGTON — Area election officials sought to reassure residents on Monday that hackers could not alter the outcome of the upcoming election. Some voters have been concerned about the integrity of the presidential election and whether votes could be tampered with, changing the outcome of the r What did a DC-area house cost when Reagan was President? 10/24/2016 09:54am • WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors will release its annual buyer and seller survey later this month. It began doing the survey in 1981, the year Ronald Reagan was sworn in for his first term as President of the United States, and the local housing market is a lot different from what Buying wood for your fireplace? Don't get scammed 10/21/2016 12:13am • WASHINGTON — One of the biggest scams this time of year is the firewood scam, and the best way to make sure you don’t get burned is to get out your tape measure. The most common way to sell firewood is by the cord, or fraction thereof, and in many jurisdictions it is the only legal way to se The Pros of Investing in the Technology Sector 10/20/2016 08:00pm • Technology has been the clear standout sector within the Standard & Poor's 500 index. The sector returned 12.4 percent for the third quarter and some of the largest names -- like Apple (ticker: AAPL), Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT), Intel Corp. ( INTC), Cisco Systems ( CSCO) and Facebook ( FB) -- repo Did Comcast just boost your speed for free? 10/20/2016 06:05am • WASHINGTON — If you're a Comcast customer in Virginia, D.C. or Maryland, and your Internet tier is either Blast! or Performance Pro, reboot your modem. Your internet connection speed just got faster. Comcast says that's all you have to do to upgrade your download speeds by 33 percent. The fr 9 Blue-Chip Powerhouse ETFs to Buy 10/19/2016 08:00pm • Blue-chip stocks to fuel your ETF.Blue-chip stocks are the bedrock of most investment portfolios. Thing is, most investors would be hard-pressed to tell you what exactly a blue-chip stock is. And that's OK. Blue-chip stocks aren't defined by any strict criteria. But typically, they're large, financi The Pros and Cons of Using a Travel Agent 10/19/2016 08:00pm • Need to pivot your trip plans but don't want to deal with the extra time, money and hassle of rebooking your flights and hotel rooms on your own? That's where a knowledgeable agent can help you get your plans back on track, explains Erika Richter, director of communications for the American Society How to Work Out With Your Dog 10/19/2016 08:00pm • One of the students in Thursday evening's yoga class isn't like the others. Mother-daughter duo Rhonna and Alissa Rogol settle onto their mats, close their eyes and do as they're told. "Take a deep breath in, and a deep breath out," purrs Anna Farkas, a New York City yoga instructor who's leading t How to Rent an Apartment When You're in the U.S. on a Visa 10/18/2016 08:00pm • Finding a new apartment is often more complicated than renters may anticipate. With credit and background checks, employer verification and conversations with previous landlords, property managers and owners are diligent about ensuring your ability to pay rent throughout your lease. But if you're i How to Buy Security Technology Stocks 10/18/2016 08:00pm • From parking lot security cameras to a coffee pot in the breakroom or a printer that was recently upgraded with Wi-Fi capabilities, there are plenty of ways for hackers to infiltrate a digital network or remotely monitor activities within a business. High-profiled security breaches of Yahoo (ticker The Best Hotels in Europe by Country 10/17/2016 08:00pm • From Albania to Wales, here are the best hotels in 43 European countries.Using a comprehensive methodology that factors in expert opinions, traveler reviews and industry awards, U.S. News ranked 2,096 five-star hotels throughout 43 European countries to determine the Best Hotels in Europe. Of those US and allies struggle to undercut terrorists on social media 10/17/2016 04:41am • WASHINGTON — Western law enforcement agencies recognized long ago that they can't stop every terror attack. Instead, they’ve focused on preventing people from taking the online terrorist recruiter's bait that often leads to radicalization and attacks. But in recent years, according to a group What are the greatest movies? 10/17/2016 03:09am • WASHINGTON — What are the greatest movies? With a question so subjective, it's impossible to make a list we all agree upon. The American Film Institute and Sight & Sound have compiled expert lists, while the Internet Movie Database offers rankings via fan polls. Now, WTOP Film Cr