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4 Tips for Families Navigating College Financial Aid Amid Divorce 01/20/2016 07:00pm • Tiffany and Clem Clay always wanted the best college education possible for their children. That the Massachusetts couple now has six children between them -- three from Tiffany's prior marriage and three from Clem's -- doesn't change that. But their divorces and remarriage make navigating the fina How Concussion Management and Awareness Training Saves Lives 01/19/2016 07:00pm • With the release of the movie "Concussion," there's been more attention on the impact of sports-related brain injuries and concussions on professional athletes. It has been suggested that while they may have enjoyed lucrative compensation packages or hall-of-fame careers, some of these athletes paid Best Countries for a Comfortable Retirement 01/19/2016 07:00pm • Retirement. The word is often followed by thoughts of a new place to live. But a new country? Retiring abroad sounds appealing, but there are important issues to keep in mind, such as cultural clashes and distance from family and friends. Still, as people plan for retirement, an increasing number Tampons, Pads or Menstrual Cups? A Woman's Guide to Period Products 01/18/2016 07:00pm • That time of the monthThe red lady. Aunt flow. The crimson tide. Whatever you call your menstrual cycle, it takes some management to keep things clean and comfortable downstream. Fortunately, there are a growing number of products to help women do just that. "It's nice that there are different optio Garden Plot: Seed catalogs, termites and sugar 01/15/2016 05:09am • WASHINGTON -- The new edition of the J L Hudson “Ethnobotanical Catalog of Seeds” is filled with rare varieties, old favorites and seeds for plants that most people didn’t even know produced seeds. It’s all packaged in the quirkiest, most libertarian and egalitarian style imaginable. Amon Why it’s so tough to get rid of a sweet tooth 01/15/2016 04:45am • WASHINGTON — Studies show too much sugar is bad for your health, and we are urged to slash consumption. But as anyone who has ever had a midnight craving for a bowl of rocky road will tell you, it can be a tough thing to do. That may be because, in a way, we are wired for sugar. "There are Column: Ovechkin has always been the Great 8 01/14/2016 01:53am • WASHINGTON — Welcome to the Alex Ovechkin appreciation tour.  It’s about time. The best hockey player on the planet is finally getting his due.  Again. Yes, he has always been a fan favorite in both Washington and Russia, but now the lovefest has spread everywhere in between. Ovi was Top Frugal Travel Destinations for 2016 01/13/2016 07:00pm • The budget travel landscape is ever-changing, and a new year is a good excuse to look into the best wallet-friendly places to visit around the world. With tourism, flights, currency and major events affecting the cost of a trip to your dream destination, I advise doing plenty of research before you 5 Defensive Stocks to Buy for 2016 01/12/2016 07:00pm • U.S. stocks started 2016 with a whimper, with the major indices losing almost 6 percent of their value in the first five trading sessions. Concerns about an economic hard landing in China and continued weakness in commodity prices have dampened investor optimism and many market watchers are now taki What to Expect Filling Out the FAFSA for the First Time 01/12/2016 07:00pm • If you're a high school senior, or the parent of one, January is when you should start thinking about filling out your first Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Having an idea of what to expect in a financial aid package can go a long way in making the decision as to which college How to figure out if Amazon Prime will save you money 01/11/2016 07:00pm • If you are still on the fence over whether signing up for Amazon Prime makes sense for you, you might want to consider the benefits, including some new ones, that come with the $99 a year membership fee. If you're the type of person who is constantly ordering household items online and you're also i Audi A3 2.0T Quattro doesn’t look or feel like the entry-level luxury car it is 01/11/2016 10:14am • WASHINGTON — When I look at the Audi A3, I can’t help but be transported to the late 1990s, when the Audi A4 hit the streets with slick styling in a smaller package and didn’t look like an entry-level model. History seems to be repeating itself in 2016. The Audi A3 2.0T Quattro I drove th No more labels on meat? What the change in law means for your food 01/11/2016 02:52am • WASHINGTON — For the past seven years, Congress has required a label on all beef and pork sold in the U.S. to let consumers know where the animal was born, raised and processed. Last week, that law was taken to slaughter. After pressure from the World Trade Organization and threats o The Top 7 Destinations for a Digital Detox in 2016 01/10/2016 07:00pm • Escape from your digital devices in these isolated retreats.Whether the constant flurry of work emails, social media notifications or online streaming has you feeling drained, sometimes, you just need to unplug and get away from it all. But detaching from electronic devices is easier said than done. Grown Up Lunch Ideas 01/10/2016 07:00pm • The holidays are over. The kids are back in school, and you're back to the daily work grind. It's time to get back into a routine, and that (hopefully) includes healthy eating. If you're a busy mom or dad, no doubt you've got your kids' lunches covered. But have you thought about what you'll eat? Al