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Mountain Dew's new 'DEWshine' scrutinized 03/13/2015 10:21am • WASHINGTON — A new version of a carbonated drink is getting a lot of buzz after critics say the new packaging looks like beer. Mountain Dew is rolling out a new version of its classic, nonalcoholic soft drink in longneck bottles called Mtn Dew DEWshine — a take on “moonshine.” The new dr 7 Ways to Simplify Your Investments 03/11/2015 08:00pm • Investing doesn't have to be difficult. Eliminating complicated investments can make your portfolio easier to manage and could even boost your returns. Automating your finances can also make it easier to save money and track your investments. Here are seven ways to make investing simple. 1. Consid What's Hot and What's Not in Fitness 03/11/2015 08:00pm • The American College of Sports Medicine released its " Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2015" that gives the sports and fitness industry insight into what's driving their market. The editors of ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal ® survey health and fitness professionals worldwide about trends All Marine barracks to get Wi-Fi by end of year 03/11/2015 08:45am • WASHINGTON — In a world where most restaurants, businesses, offices, homes and college campuses are equipped with wireless Internet, it may be hard to believe that many Marine barracks lack Wi-Fi — but a new project aims to bring it to all barracks by the end of the year. Enlisted barracks ar How 3 Popular Businesses Actually Turn a Profit 03/09/2015 08:00pm • When you pull out your wallet to pay for a meal or a mani-pedi, you might assume the most expensive part of your bill was that steak or the trendy designs on your toenails. But insiders will tell you that the real money-makers are the wine you ordered with dinner or the extra products you bought at 2015 Mazda CX-9: A sporty seven-seat SUV 03/09/2015 04:58am • WASHINGTON -- Mazda is known for making sporty, fun-to-drive cars and crossovers, and it ranked second behind Lexus in the latest Consumer Reports annual auto-ranking issue. If you’re looking for a mid-size SUV, the CX-9 should be on the list. The Mazda CX-9 behaves like one of Mazda’s spor Tips for landing a new job this spring 03/06/2015 03:06am • WASHINGTON -- If you've vowed to land a new job in 2015, combining who you know, what you know and how you package yourself will likely do the trick, a hiring expert says. Heidi Parsont, president of TorchLight Hire, a marketing and communications search and staffing firm says that while filling Must-Do Money Tips for Millennials in the Military 03/02/2015 07:00pm • Millennials tend to be more advanced financially than their non-military peers, according to a survey released last week by Navy Federal Credit Union. They're more likely to have established long-term money goals and feel more preparedto achieve them. The survey, which sampled 300 millennials in t 2015 Infiniti QX80: A large luxury SUV with plenty of high-tech safety features 03/02/2015 07:35am • WASHINGTON — Infiniti recently renamed all of its vehicles, so the 2015 Infiniti QX80 is what used to be called the QX56. It’s a little confusing, but this is still a true luxury SUV that’s ready to go anywhere. For 2015, it’s got not only a new name, but also a refreshed interior and Do 4 Things If Your FAFSA Is Selected for Verification 03/01/2015 07:00pm • As families file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid -- making sure to get it in before state and institutional deadlines in February and March -- they shouldn't forget about one important, final step. About one-third of FAFSAs are selected for verification, says Nancy Coolidge, associate 5 Alternative Sources for College Financial Aid 03/01/2015 07:00pm • The average cost for a year of in-state public college tuition and fees for 2014-2015 is $22,410, according to the College Board. For students attending a private school, the cost more than doubles, with expenses averaging $46,272. When you see those numbers, it's not surprising the national student 4 Questions to Help Parents, Students Compare College Admissions Offers 03/01/2015 07:00pm • After years of planning, months of research and weeks of travel to and from college campuses, your high school senior has finally begun to receive college acceptance letters. Chances are you reached this point as a team, and chances are that not all of your student's admissions offers are equally a 4 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a For-Profit Online Program 02/26/2015 07:00pm • Prospective students can be forgiven for wondering whether they should enroll in an online, for-profit degree program. The industry went through a rough patch, enduring criticism for high student loan default rates, low graduation rates and dubious recruitment practices. Yet despite the bad press 7 Ways to Take Bulk Buying Beyond Costco 02/25/2015 08:00am • After "cooking more meals at home," most frugal living enthusiasts suggest "buying in bulk" to cut food costs. And it's true, those big jugs of ketchup and giant packages of ground beef from Costco really can trim your food budget, especially if you plan meals and have organized storage. For even Plant-Based Dietary Patterns Paint Picture of Health 02/24/2015 07:00pm • As times change, so, too, do experts' recommendations on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which will come out later this year. The latest advisories from a panel of our nation's leading nutrition experts showcase the benefits of a plant-based diet: for our personal health and for the health of