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FTC: Millennials more likely to report falling victim to financial scams 10/02/2019 10:11am • The Federal Trade Commission has a new report out on who's more likely to report being victims of financial scams — and it's not who you'd think. "We oftentimes hear about grandma or grandpa getting scammed by clicking on the wrong thing online, but in this case, the FTC is saying that the re Officers ID'd in fatal Hyattsville shooting of man 'armed with 2 knives' who charged police 09/27/2019 12:14pm • Prince George's County, Maryland, police have identified the officers who shot a suspect after he ran at them while wielding two knives in Hyattsville on Thursday. Authorities identified the three Prince George's County officers involved: Sgt. David Cheatham, Officer Dario Daniel and Officer Kesh Man 'armed with 2 knives' tasered, then killed when he charged officers in Hyattsville: police 09/26/2019 03:39pm • A man is dead after charging officers while wielding two knives in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Thursday, police said. According to Prince George's County police, the incident happened near Toledo and Belcrest roads, behind The Mall at Prince George's. They received a call from a local coffee sho Guide to contemporary design trends for your home 09/24/2019 10:45am • Carpeting doesn't line up well with contemporary styles, and while rugs are used, they're often used as accent patterns or colors. (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Wanting a home that looks stylish and photo-worthy is a common goal. But how can you keep up with the trendsetting interior spaces of th The Awesome Burger is Nestlé's answer to the plant-based meat craze 09/24/2019 08:30am • Nestlé's Plant-Based Protein Center of Excellence, the beating heart of the massive food company's recent foray into fake meat. If you turn off Highway 1 at just the right spot in Moss Landing, California, past fruit stands, roadside cafes and artichoke farms, you may catch a sudden whiff of ba DC-area homebuyers could save thousands by mortgage shopping 09/19/2019 10:37am • Homebuyers spend time finding the perfect home, but many don't bother spending time finding the perfect mortgage. Mortgage shopping, or comparing rates between several lenders, can potentially mean significant savings each month and over the life of the loan. Mortgage rates are near historic l How to declutter your home 09/10/2019 01:00am • Unless you're a minimalist, chances are your home is more cluttered than you would like. Disorganization at home is a common problem and can range from a little messiness to a chronic hoarding disorder. And regardless of how untidy and disheveled your space is, decluttering can be a challenge. We've Find the lowest appliance prices the old fashioned way 08/30/2019 01:51pm • When shopping for appliances, you can compare all the online ads and circulars you want — but a locally based consumers group advises there's a better way to increase the odds you'll end up paying the lowest price possible. "You actually have to do it the old fashioned way and call or email sto How to save money when grocery shopping on a budget 08/26/2019 06:25am • How to save money on food Saving money on groceries is no easy task. Brick-and-mortar grocery stores and food shopping apps are designed to part you from your money with overhyped sales, confusing packaging and flashy displays. In order to save money on groceries, smart shoppers can tweak their s Target teams up with Disney to open shops 08/25/2019 07:07pm • NEW YORK (AP) —Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall.  As part of the collaboration with The Walt Disney Co., the Minneapolis-based discounter says it will Macy's in D.C. to sell secondhand clothing in pilot with ThredUp 08/23/2019 01:42pm • The Macy's in downtown D.C. will start selling secondhand clothing in a partnership with tech retailer ThredUp. It may be the first time in the history of the department store located at 12th and G streets NW near Metro Center that a used item has crossed the sales desk. The store, which was a He Why vacation loans can be a bad idea 08/22/2019 08:00pm • A loan may seem like your ticket to a dream vacation when you lack the cash to cover the hefty price tag upfront. A vacation loan is simply another name for a personal loan you use for travel. But looks can be deceiving. That vacation loan you use to finance your seven-day Caribbean cruise cou Hip to knit: How social media is expanding the knitting community 08/16/2019 12:02am • If knitting or crocheting makes you think of something your grandmother might do or that musty, patterned blanket draped over the back of her sofa, then it’s time to update that image and maybe pick up those knitting needles yourself. Knitting has enjoyed a resurgence in part due to social medi No sales tax on many things in Md. this week 08/12/2019 07:19am • If you still have to finish up your back-to-school shopping or just needs some new clothes, this is the week to shop in Maryland. Maryland's tax-free holiday runs until Saturday, Aug. 17. Items that are exempt from sales taxes are mostly clothing and footwear that are sold for $100 or less. B Dealing with diet changes: What to do when kids totally change how they eat 08/05/2019 08:00am • In my psychology practice, I am almost always seeing at least one child or teen who has decided to try out a restrictive diet, or one that limits what they can eat. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free or very high protein or low-carb diets are the most common. Kids share differ