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Volkswagen Tiguan: A compact crossover with an upscale look and feel 10/26/2015 04:48am • WASHINGTON -- If you’re looking for a small crossover with a German feel and you don’t want to spend more than $35,000, your choice is Volkswagen. The Tiguan has been around for a while now, so it might be the time to get a good deal on this crossover. There is probably a year or so before there Should Millennials Invest in Whole Foods Stock? 10/25/2015 08:00pm • If you're a millennial, you may have jumped on the healthy food bandwagon. You've replaced your morning Froot Loops with Kashi and blueberries. The Wonder Bread sandwiches and Doritos for lunch turned into whole wheat veggie pitas and Greek yogurt. And gone are the days of Bagel Bites for dinner -- 4 Reasons to Write an Optional Business School Application Essay 10/22/2015 08:00pm • When it comes to the optional essay question posed by most business schools, MBA hopefuls often wonder if it is really optional. Many applicants feel an obligation to write something, and struggle with what that something should be. While some programs state explicitly that this essay should only 4 Ways Attending Conferences Can Benefit Online Graduate Students 10/22/2015 08:00pm • Conferences are held all over the country and throughout the year. I recently attended the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference and came away feeling that I got even more value from the experience than students in a traditional program would. Below are a few of the reasons tha 13 best winter vacations with kids under 13 10/22/2015 04:00pm • Picking a family-friendly winter escape Choosing a winter getaway that suits your style and budget can be a challenging proposition in itself. But finding a place that fits the needs and interests of the whole gang -- including fickle tweens -- is another task altogether. While youngsters and gra The 10 most affordable Caribbean destinations 10/21/2015 02:00pm • Drift away for less Thoughts of a Caribbean vacation often conjure up images of turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, vibrant cultures -- and high price tags. But as long as you pick the right destination, an island vacation doesn't have to be expensive. With the help of reader votes and expert a 3 Tips to Guide Investors Through 401(k) Enrollment 10/20/2015 08:00pm • More than 80 percent of U.S. employees participate in retirement savings plans offered through their workplaces, government statistics show. And many of them are now going through the annual fall ritual of open enrollment -- in which workers can change plans and alter the amount of money they're pu Eddie Murphy honored for comedy by Kennedy Center 10/19/2015 03:48am • WASHINGTON — It was a raw Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as celebrities paid tribute to legendary actor and comedian Eddie Murphy. Murphy was awarded the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, an award that has gone to such comedy titans as Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Lily Cruise Planning 101: Steps to Smoother Sailing 10/18/2015 08:00pm • For those in search of a great value, a diverse itinerary and a stress-free trip-planning process, cruising can be an enticing vacation option. After all, many cruises offer all-inclusive pricing, with meals, entertainment and lodging bundled into one rate. And with your vacation details (like dini How to Save Money When Purchasing a New Phone 10/18/2015 08:00pm • Every time a new iPhone is released, we feel the pressing need to trade in our "outdated" versions for the new shiny toy on the block. People are more than willing to line up in droves, pay any price and sign their life away to another long, expensive cell phone contract. This September, the compet Bowser holds off on endorsing family-leave proposal 10/16/2015 06:58am • WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia’s mayor is not endorsing a proposal to give residents up to 16 weeks of paid family leave.  The proposal would create the most generous package in the nation among cities and states if approved by the City Council. "Certainly everybody wants to supp New Hyundai Santa Fe Sport moves on the crossover class 10/16/2015 05:26am • WASHINGTON -- The five-seat premium crossover class is pretty swanky. It's currently dominated by the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, both of which offer technology and standout looks. Hyundai is looking to compete, and the Santa Fe Sport offers much of what the others do at a lower price. Style re 7 Ways to Keep Your Health Care Costs in Check 10/15/2015 08:00pm • It doesn't matter how much you spend on health care; you probably wish you spent less. Fortunately for consumers today, there are a number of tools and resources available to reduce the cost of medical bills. It starts with picking the best health plan for your family and ends with committing to a How 5 Cruise Lines Are Redefining the All-Inclusive Experience 10/15/2015 08:00pm • Consistently dismissed by skeptical travelers for their bland food options, overpriced (and watered-down) drinks, screaming kids and kitschy entertainment, all-inclusive cruises have received a bit of a bad rap over the years. However, the all-inclusive concept is evolving, and so are the cheap buff The great fat debate 10/15/2015 09:00am • If there is one constant in the world of nutrition, it's that there will be controversy. And since the first announcement of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's recommendations, we have seen nothing short of it. With so many different viewpoints on cholesterol and fat, for instance, it'