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'Pi Day' is March 14: Here's how to celebrate appropriately 03/11/2022 05:52am • Monday, March 14, is “Pi Day,” because the date “3/14” resembles the mathematical constant’s approximate value of 3.14. That number — as you no doubt remember from math class way back when — is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. But you didn’t click on some lin 24 Top Things to Do in Connecticut 03/09/2022 07:00pm • If your idea of a great vacation involves scenic drives through the countryside, sunbathing on the beach, eating fresh seafood and strolling around towns rich with history and culture, then this guide featuring some of the best things to do in Connecticut is just the ticket to start planning your ne How to Save Money 03/09/2022 07:00pm • Small steps can make a big difference over time.Saving money is a long-term process, and both personal and global factors can affect consumers' abilities to save. In January 2022, for example, the personal saving rate in the U.S. was 6.4% -- the percentage of disposable personal income American cons Free checking: What it means and how it can save you money 03/03/2022 01:15pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union. “Free checking” and “free savings” may be phrases you commonly hear around banking, but what do they really mean? Are there benefits of going with a free option? And how do select the best choice for you? Many banks and credit unions ch Boom in luxury retail despite decrease in downtown DC foot traffic 03/02/2022 04:53am • More than two years after the pandemic turned downtown D.C. into a ghost town, businesses that rely on foot traffic are still feeling the effects — except those in the business of luxury. Ted Rossman, senior analyst at Bankrate, said that it’s “good times right now for luxury retailers.” 9 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in March 03/01/2022 07:00pm • Analysts recommend these upgraded stocks for March.The market's shaky start to 2022 went from bad to worse in February as the S&P 500 sell-off continued. Heading into March, investors are concerned about the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the possibility that the Federal Reserve will 17 Top Wisconsin Dells Resorts 03/01/2022 07:00pm • Expect water parks, pools and plenty of family-friendly activities in the Wisconsin Dells.Situated in Wisconsin's heartland, 123 miles northwest of Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Dells is a year-round vacation destination known as the "Waterpark Capital of the World." This area, also referred to as "the D 25 Best Jobs for High School Graduates 02/27/2022 07:00pm • Careers for high school graduatesScoring a good job doesn't always require obtaining a bachelor's degree or associate degree. In the latest U.S. News Best Jobs rankings, these 25 careers offer good work-life balance and strong job growth while only requiring a high school diploma. Take note: Entry t 4 Ways To Play Defense Without 'Going To Cash' 02/27/2022 07:00pm • Cash -- whether it's in the form of money market accounts, bank deposits or certificates of deposit -- has been the standard answer for financial advisors whenever market trouble has lurked. While cash and its equivalents are still very much alive as alternatives to a declining stock portfolio, 2022 Head of suspected 'shopping cart killer' investigation optimistic, seeks more evidence and witnesses 02/25/2022 09:16am • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are willing to be patient as they attempt to build cases against the suspect they've dubbed the "shopping cart killer." "Anthony Eugene Robinson is in custody. He's not in the community, on the streets," said Maj. Ed O'Carroll, head of the Fairfax County Police Charges uncertain for 1 of 2 Fairfax Co. victims of suspected 'shopping cart killer' 02/24/2022 06:50pm • Fairfax County, Virginia, police and prosecutors have yet to uncover evidence that would allow them to charge serial killer suspect Anthony Eugene Robinson in the death of 48-year-old Stephanie Harrison of Redding, California, sources told WTOP. However, murder charges will soon be filed in the d 1 dies, 2 badly hurt in crash that closed Alexandria's Duke Street for 8 hours 02/23/2022 01:21pm • One person died and two others were badly hurt in a five-vehicle crash that closed a section of Duke Street in Alexandria, Virginia, for more than eight hours in the overnight hours. The Alexandria police tweeted at 8:30 a.m. that Duke Street had reopened between Quaker Lane and Roth Street, near 15 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2022 02/22/2022 07:00pm • Stocks beat bonds, and these dividend stocks offer reliable yields.In the short run, the stock market can be extremely volatile. Over the longer term, however, it's clear that stocks outperform other financial assets like bonds and cash. That's particularly true in a low-interest-rate environment. W 14 Easy Ways to Pay Off Debt 02/22/2022 07:00pm • If you're struggling to manage your debt and don't have a plan to pay it off, start here. These easy ways to cut down your debt include financial strategies recommended by experts as well as simple tips to improve your money habits. Before you start repaying debt, first make a list of each debt you Chris Michael kicks off magical mentalist residency at Georgetown's Graham Hotel 02/21/2022 04:44am • You can call him a magician if you want, but the better title is mind-bending showman. This week, Chris Michael begins a roughly yearlong residency in the nation's capital at The Graham Hotel in Georgetown, every Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. Starting Feb. 22, Chris Michael begins a roughl