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How to Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck With Your Credit Card 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Waiting in line at the airport is one of the worst aspects of traveling. It's disheartening to arrive on a time crunch only to be met with a slow-moving security line. With Global Entry or TSA Precheck, you can replace that sinking feeling with relief, not only because you'll have a shorter line bu How Investors Can Check for Risk 12/09/2018 07:00pm • With oil prices gyrating, politics whipsawing, news breaking daily about the trade war with China, and a persistent drone about the bull market's advanced age, investors know that risk is a constant companion. In fact, managing risk is one of those fundamental tasks that investors are lectured about 11 Steps to Retire at 50 According to FIRE Retirement Pros 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Can I retire at 50?So you want to retire at 50. Who wouldn't? If the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement is any indication, early retirement is consuming a larger and larger portion of the American psyche. FIRE retirement practitioners aren't waiting until 65 to retire. Instead, the The birth and growing pains of #Mackinjo, Georgetown basketball’s freshman backcourt 12/07/2018 10:37am • WASHINGTON — Patrick Ewing is not happy. Georgetown has just beaten Richmond, which the Hoyas are supposed to do. But even though they faced a depleted Spiders squad, the game was in question into the final minutes, with Georgetown needing to knock down some late free throws to hang on to a 90- DC-area police offer holiday shopping safety tips 12/07/2018 04:00am • WASHINGTON — Whether it's excited children or forgetful grandparents who might wander off and get lost, police want caregivers to take pictures of vulnerable loved ones before holiday shopping trips or visits to crowded places. "It's definitely helpful, because then it gives law enforcement a g 5 Smart Home Technologies to Elevate Your Home in 2019 12/06/2018 07:00pm • With technology continuing to be a growing presence in every aspect of life, the home is no exception. While popular smart home technologies such as Amazon Alexa and Echo, Google Home and Apple HomePod provide users with an array of high-tech functions such as playing music and accessing informatio Baby ibuprofen sold at Walmart and CVS recalled by manufacturer 12/06/2018 07:21am • WASHINGTON — A New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company issued a recall on Wednesday for three lots of liquid ibuprofen for infants. Tris Pharma, Inc., said its pain-reliever/fever reducer was sold to one customer and then packaged for sale at Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar. The product comes in How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? 12/05/2018 07:00pm • Life insurance has garnered a reputation for being difficult to understand. Terms like whole life, portability and riders can be confusing, but some people get tripped up by a more basic question: How much life insurance do I need? "Historically, life insurance has been an intimidating product to p Shipping Christmas cheer? 2018 holiday deadlines to know 12/05/2018 10:23am • WASHINGTON — You've finished up your Christmas cards, you've shopped till you dropped for those coveted gift items, but you can't deliver packages to various places in one night. After all, you're not Santa Claus. If you're sending out packages this holiday season and want to ensure they get to Everything you need to know about George HW Bush funeral and Capitol viewing 12/05/2018 05:23am • WASHINGTON — Solemn ceremonies to honor the life of former President George H.W. Bush are being held throughout D.C. this week — the first time in more than a decade the capital city has hosted a state funeral for a former president. The former president's body lies in state at the U.S. Capit Today in history: Dec. 4 12/04/2018 12:10am • Today is Tuesday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2018. Today's Highlights in History: On Dec. 4, 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. On this date: In 1619, a group of settlers from Bristol, England, arrived at Berkeley Hun How to Estimate Utility Costs 12/03/2018 07:00pm • An important but often-overlooked factor to consider -- whether you're planning to buy a house or rent an apartment -- is how much money you're going to spend each month on utilities. From a budgeting standpoint, neglecting to factor in your average utility bill into your monthly spending can be an How to Choose the Best Tax Software for You This Year 12/03/2018 07:00pm • Opting to file your taxes online involves tough decision-making. Which tax software or online program should you use? Should you buy the "deluxe" package? Or stick with the free version? Should you download your tax software or complete it online? And what about your state return? Do you file throug From federal pay to mail delivery: What you need to know about George HW Bush national day of mourning 12/03/2018 04:00pm • WASHINGTON — The national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush will act as an impromptu federal holiday, meaning many federal employees will have the day off and those who are required to report to work will earn premium pay, federal officials announced Monday. In addition, the U. Honoring George HW Bush at the Capitol: What you need to know 12/03/2018 03:09pm • WASHINGTON — Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects to the late President George H.W. Bush as he lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, which opens to the public on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Here’s what you need to know if you are planning to visit the U.S. Capitol: The publi