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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in September 08/27/2018 08:00pm • That sad, somber look you see on the faces of many a college-age student means it must be the end of the summer: Time to gather up the clean laundry, the pre-fab plastic storage bins and head back to campus in that packed-up Ford Escort. So you don't own a Ford? Haven't driven one lately? Not to wo Why Teens Should Be Heart Healthy, Too 08/27/2018 08:00pm • Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. But for most with atherosclerosis -- or hardening of the arteries, the most common cause of cardiovascular disease, which can lead to heart attack and stroke -- it doesn't catch up with them until later in life. Yet what happens physiologicall We Must Stop Letting Our Children Fall Victim to Preventable Injury 08/27/2018 08:00pm • As the protectors of children, we worry constantly about their safety. We devote time in our homes, our schools and our places of worship to teach them to exercise caution when approached by strangers. We fret about them getting out of our sight. We worry about the external world destroying ours by 10 Business Schools With the Highest Acceptance Rates 08/27/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: The Essential Value of a Sound Snooze 08/27/2018 08:00pm • With summer giving way to fall and a return to school and work, our internal body clock start making its own adjustments to the shorter days, longer nights and resumed routines of a busier schedule. Just like a sensible diet and daily exercise, sound sleep is an essential component of a healthy lif Shooting killed gamers seeking money for college, family 08/27/2018 06:49pm • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A California man who played video games to earn money for college and a West Virginian whose e-sports winnings helped support his young family were slain at a Florida tournament where a gunman specifically targeted fellow gamers, authorities said Monday. David Katz, 24 4 simple ways to help your child get — and stay — organized this school year 08/27/2018 04:24am • At the beginning of the school year, every student starts off organized. They have brand-new folders, a tidy binder and a clean backpack. But, for many, maintaining neatness can be a real struggle. So, how can parents help their kids get and stay organized? Ann Dolin, founder of Educational Conne When in Doubt, Model Mr. Rogers 08/26/2018 08:00pm • The return of Fred Rogers from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" in the new documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"" could not have come at a better time. The world needs Fred Rogers now more than ever. Unfortunately, children today are inundated by negative messages and a lack of positive mentorship. You're Miscalculating How Many Calories Are in These 6 Restaurant Orders 08/26/2018 08:00pm • Are you a calorie counting connoisseur? If you've ever followed a low-calorie diet, compared nutrition labels or scrutinized a menu with calorie counts stamped next to each item, you probably consider yourself pretty decent at estimating how many calories are in common foods. But according to a surv 9 Details That Signal a Home Is a Good Buy 08/26/2018 08:00pm • Are these must-haves on your list?One of the first steps you take when deciding you want a new home is determining what you need in order to be happy there. The list of your must-haves can get long, and you reasonably can't expect to find a house that perfectly matches all your criteria. "Someone ha Negotiating for a lower rent — why timing is everything 08/24/2018 06:39pm • WASHINGTON — We're living in a generation of renters. It's been at least 54 years since so many people had landlords, and those landlords might be receptive to letting people pay less. "In a Zillow poll, 61 percent of landlords said they would accept a lower rent payment as long as there wasn' 'Battle of the Badges' aims to improve blood donations 08/23/2018 08:40pm • WASHINGTON — Hearing about an emergency need for blood in the wider Metro D.C. area, first responders in Prince George's County, Maryland, decided to answer the call with a friendly competition being held Friday. "The Battle of the Badges" is aimed at getting people to donate blood with the Ame 8 Back-To-School Stocks to Buy Now 08/23/2018 08:00pm • Investors should shop, too.August means its back-to-school time. For retailers, the back-to-school season is the second-most important shopping season after the winter holiday season. IHS Markit forecasts 2018 back-to-school retail sales to rise 4.9 percent versus last year, which would be the stron The Good News for Today's Job Seeker 08/23/2018 08:00pm • The tide is beginning to turn for job seekers and employees. Since the Great Recession, job seekers have had difficulty landing a good-paying job, but it seems like this may be changing. Due to low unemployment, employers are having difficulty getting new employees in the door and will be taking st 5 Ways to Boost Your Child's Immune System With School Back in Session 08/23/2018 08:00pm • The kids are back in their classrooms, and life is already bustling with after-school activities. In addition to homework, they may be bringing home coughs, colds and other maladies. Obviously, there's no convenient time to get sick. So I'm all about making easy but impactful shifts to help familie