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7 fall budget moves you need to make 09/03/2015 07:00am • The year is coming to a close in a few short months, and if you're still struggling to meet your savings goals or are worried about upcoming expenses, now is the time to take control of your financial life. Autumn is the perfect time to review your spending habits and make some much-needed changes b 5 Tips for Packing Cheap (And Healthy) School Lunches 09/02/2015 08:00pm • An elementary school lunch costs an average $2.18 per day or about $43 per month, according to the School Nutrition Association. Although it doesn't seem costly for just one student, it quickly adds up if you have a larger family. Fortunately, you can majorly cut costs by packing lunch. But to reall Man charged with bringing loaded gun to DCA 09/01/2015 04:30pm • WASHINGTON — A Prince William County man is facing weapons charges after he brought a loaded gun to a local airport earlier this week. On Saturday, Transportation Security Administration officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stopped a Woodbridge, Virginia, man from bringing the Indoor Tanning and the Myth of a Healthy Tan 08/31/2015 08:00pm • Many people strive to achieve the "healthy glow" of tanned skin. But is getting a tan good for your health? As a pediatrician, I know the answer to this question is definitely no. In fact, getting a tan -- whether by sitting in the sun at the beach or visiting a tanning salon -- means that you're How to Save Money in September 08/26/2015 08:00pm • We're nearing the end of August, which means a new season is around the corner. September is sandwiched between the final days of summer and the cooler months leading up to the holidays, making it a unique shopping season. Take advantage of these great deals and hold off purchasing other items unti Law School Grads Share Application Dos and Don'ts 08/26/2015 08:00pm • There is no surefire way for getting into the right law school. Some applicants take the LSAT numerous times to get a competitive score. Others apply to schools more than once, waiting for just the right financial aid package to come with their acceptance letter. Some J.D.s did all of these things Think Outside the Box by Buying 'Open Box' 08/26/2015 08:00pm • Our culture has a fixation with buying all things bright, shiny and new, but with occasional product defects and buyer's remorse, it shouldn't come as a surprise that millions of items are returned to retailers each year. In fact, some consumer studies suggest that 10 percent of all retail items ar College Seniors: Do These 11 Things to Graduate With a Job 08/25/2015 08:00pm • After you teetered and fell a few hundred times as a baby, you took your first steps as a toddler. After you practiced your English nouns and verbs in elementary school, you pored over Spanish homework in middle school. After you packed up the academic and personal lessons of high school -- along wi 7 Tricks to Lower Your Rent 08/24/2015 08:00pm • There are many perks of being a renter: not having to worry about the cost of wear and tear on the house, being able to move without selling a home and not feeling pressured to make your apartment look like the "after" image from an HGTV show. But for all the perks, it is frustrating to pay rent mon Unpack Stress From School Meal Prep 08/24/2015 08:00pm • School is back in session, and with that comes the stress of creating wholesome lunches that are both healthy and desirable to your kids. Considering the chaotic nature of most mornings, planning ahead for school lunches can be a huge stress-reliever. It's common knowledge that a little planning g 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: MPG, luxury for a decent price 08/24/2015 05:22am • WASHINGTON — The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers good gas mileage and luxury for decent price. The Hyundai Sonata was redesigned for 2015, and less than year later, there’s another redesign of the Sonata Hybrid. We looked at the Limited last year, and not long ago I tested the Sonata ECO wi 5 Simple Ways to Save $5,000 or More a Year 08/23/2015 08:00pm • Saving money can be elusive, especially when not done with a plan in mind. We live in a society that preaches consumerism regardless of cost. This message can hold us back from reaching personal goals. It doesn't have to be that way. In fact, there are simple ways to save money on things we do or us Stop Believing These 5 Myths About Food 08/20/2015 08:00pm • I called upon top nutrition experts around the country and asked them which food myth drives them absolutely bonkers. I asked them to come up with misconceptions they hear over and over that still need to be demystified to the world. Of course, they did not disappoint. Here's what they said:1. Bana How to Evaluate an Early Retirement Offer 08/20/2015 08:00pm • In today's corporate environment where restructuring and downsizing are the norm, many employers are offering their employees early retirement packages. As you near retirement age, you may find yourself confronted with an offer from your employer for early retirement. While many early retirement of Redskins look for continued progress in preseason home opener 08/20/2015 01:24am • WASHINGTON -- Believe it or not, there will be a football game Thursday night at FedEx Field. I know it's hard to believe after the week we've had with Robert Griffin III making headlines again for something he said to the media. Griffin will start Thursday's game against the Lions and, like the