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DVY: Are High-Income Blue Chips in Trouble? 02/07/2017 07:00pm • The iShares Select Dividend ETF (ticker: DVY) is income royalty in the exchange-traded fund world. It's the third-largest dividend-focused ETF on the market at $16.8 billion in assets under management, and the top dividend equity fund in the iShares stable. And perhaps most impressively, it has mat How to Invest in Drone Technology 02/07/2017 07:00pm • From Lady Gaga using hundreds of Intel Corp. (ticker: INTC) Shooting Star drones during the Super Bowl halftime to Amazon.com's ( AMZN) patent for its blimp-like airborne flying center to help drones quickly deliver packages, there are plenty of reasons unmanned aerial vehicles are going mainstream Lawmakers reach midpoint of 2017 legislative session 02/07/2017 12:47pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia drivers going too slow in the left lane could get $250 fines, hunters could wear blaze pink instead of orange, and women could buy a year's worth of birth control under legislation still alive at the General Assembly. The 2017 legislative session entered its home s 7 off-the-beaten-path romantic vacations under $1,000 02/05/2017 07:00pm • Slip away to these enchanting locales, near and far. If you're eager to explore off-the-grid places that offer the right balance of activity, seclusion, relaxation and the chance to realign with your better half, you'll find plenty of alluring, outside-the-box destinations. Whether you're clamor WTOP staffers share their favorite Super Bowl recipes 02/03/2017 07:00am • WASHINGTON — Here at the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center, we take our party food very seriously — especially when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday. Here are some tried-and-true favorites we’ll be cooking up for the big game. Mitchell Miller’s Super Guacamole Note: Everything must be fr How will Trump's policies affect your grocery shopping? 02/02/2017 07:00pm • Do you find food labels to be confusing? Do you wonder how much of the sugar in your yogurt comes from milk and how much comes from the sugar bowl? Do you think portion sizes on packaged foods should be more realistic? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you can probably understand how ex 4 Red Flags to Look for Before Accepting an Offer on Your Las Vegas Home 02/01/2017 07:00pm • In Las Vegas real estate, the highest bidder doesn't always get the spoils. Even an offer above list price can be undermined by a bad loan, a long list of contingencies or other complications that stall the deal. In fact, Jason Abrams, principal with the Abrams Group, says, "Often a buyer offers hi The Future of Real Estate: 5 Ways Technology is Shaping How You Invest 02/01/2017 07:00pm • When you think of the rapid evolution of technology, the first thing that comes to mind is likely self-driving cars or artificial intelligence, not the real estate industry. But just because the real estate industry is not at the forefront of the technological revolution, it doesn't mean there aren Valentine's Day package getaways outside DC 02/01/2017 09:49am • WASHINGTON – Valentine's Day in 2017 doesn't have to be a dinner and a box of chocolates type affair. This year, why not plan a romantic getaway for two – or even the entire family – to one of these destinations? Here are some of the best Valentine's Day package deals in the area, whet Democratic Md. lawmakers 'playing defense' with Trump presidency 02/01/2017 05:54am • WASHINGTON — Democratic Maryland lawmakers in Annapolis are presenting a package of legislation they say could blunt the effects of President Donald Trump’s administration. Maryland Senate President Thomas “Mike” Miller suggested Trump’s agenda was out of step with that of the people o 10 Offbeat Ways to Earn Extra Money 01/31/2017 07:00pm • Consider these underrated side hustles to earn extra income.Driving for Uber or other rideshare services or selling handmade goods on Etsy may generate a lot of buzz, but they aren't the only ways to earn extra cash on the side. For those who want to pay off debt or simply generate more income this 7 Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Frugal-Hearted Honey 01/31/2017 07:00pm • Every year, Americans spend way too much on overpriced Valentine's Day gifts lacking in creativity, flair and romance. Consumable gifts, such as chocolate and flowers, don't last for more than a week. A truly frugal recipient might not appreciate that box of truffles or the dozen long stems as much Guinness to build Baltimore County brewery 01/31/2017 01:59pm • WASHINGTON — Guinness will make beer in Baltimore and happily let you watch it do it. Guinness says it will build a U.S. version of Dublin's popular Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County. It will be a mid-sized brewery and visitor center with an innovation microbrewery also on site, at 6 cheap alternatives to gym memberships 01/31/2017 01:00am • As January comes to an end, many Americans may find their enthusiasm for resolutions starting to wane. Among the most popular annual goals is the commitment to lose weight and get fit, which results in a surge of gym membership sign-ups in January. 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