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How Do Money Orders Work? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Money orders offer a safe alternative form of payment to a regular check. Think of it this way: Getting a money order is a little like using a check that has already cleared the bank. For example, if somebody gives you a money order worth $100, it's as good as cash once you deposit it at your bank How to Tell Your Story When Job Searching 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Humans communicate best through stories. Societies rely on myths, legends and folklore to convey the essential truths and core values of their culture. So it is with communication during a job search. Hiring managers and recruiters will relate best to the candidates who can tell anecdotes and stori Do Body Image Pressures Lead to Mental Health Issues for Girls? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • It's a surprise to no one that social and cultural pressures have a strong impact on body image among some adolescent girls. Peers, family and the media all send overt or subtle messages about the value of thinness, says Anna Bardone-Cone, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University Prince George's Co. plans teacher hiring spree while school's out 06/21/2018 05:06pm • UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Prince George’s County students had their final day of classes Wednesday. But Thursday morning, the parking lot of Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Prince George’s County was packed. A teacher hiring fair was being held with the goal of getting 800 new teachers — Questions Every Young Woman Should Ask an OB-GYN Prior to Her First Exam 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Even a woman who's been through childbirth can become anxious during an OB-GYN appointment. So imagine a teen girl's trip to the doctor for her first gynecological exam. Once the teenager is in a gown on an exam table, she may be too uncomfortable to express her concerns and ask questions. Many of 10 Things You Can Buy With 529 Savings Plan Distributions 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Expenses that 529s will coverA tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan can be used to pay for college, but not all expenses qualify. Withdrawals from 529 plans are called distributions, and they must be used toward qualified education expenses -- otherwise they will incur federal income tax and an a 5 Ways to Turn Summer Meals Into Lifelong Lessons 06/20/2018 08:00pm • One of the fondest memories I have from being out for summer break when I was a child is cooking alongside my parents, since I no longer had homework demands. Both of my parents are great cooks, and they shared their skills with me -- from picking out the best tomato to grilling a perfectly seasone Children of separated families placed locally still ‘struggling’ after Trump’s order 06/20/2018 07:36pm • WASHINGTON — Dozens of children separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border have been placed in facilities in Maryland and Virginia in recent weeks, an advocate said, adding that it’s not clear what immediate effect President Donald Trump’s reversal Wednesday on the issue will have Lewandowski doubles down after comment about disabled child 06/20/2018 12:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A former campaign manager for Donald Trump is doubling down on his dismissive comment regarding a girl with Down syndrome. Corey Lewandowski tweeted on Wednesday that he "mocked a liberal who attempted to politicize children" after he appeared Tuesday on Fox News Channel 6 ways fathers can build healthy money habits in their children 06/20/2018 04:36am • WASHINGTON — In honor of Father’s Day, we want to acknowledge the importance of a father’s role in talking to their children about money. By integrating money lessons into everyday actions with their families, fathers can support a positive relationship with money while providing basic financi Why Choose a Side When Raising Kids? The Case for 'Hybrid Parenting' 06/19/2018 08:00pm • There is no doubt that parents everywhere question themselves about the best way to raise their children. With no clear answers, the debate about how to raise healthy, happy and resilient kids continues on in neighborhoods and households all across our country. Parents often disagree, as do experts. Hogan, Northam pull Guard troops at Mexican border over separation policy 06/19/2018 07:14pm • WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's "zero-tolerance" policy, which has separated thousands of children from their parents, is getting pushback from both Maryland and Virginia governors in the form of withdrawn National Guard troops. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday afternoon that he will reca Demonstration in DC protests separation of families at US border 06/19/2018 02:14pm • WASHINGTON — Women clergy members gathered outside of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters Tuesday in D.C. to protest President Trump's immigration policy. Close to 200 women gathered there to voice their opposition to the separation of parents and children at the U.S border. The Splash park in DC shut down due to sewage problems 06/19/2018 12:33pm • WASHINGTON — Turtle Park, located near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Van Ness Street in Northwest, D.C., has closed its spray park due to sewage problems. Councilwoman Mary Cheh said complaints of the park smelling like sewage started in May, and multiple children have experienc Millennials worst tippers in US, survey finds 06/19/2018 10:31am • WASHINGTON — When it comes to adding a little extra money onto the tab, millennials aren't going to do it, according to a new survey on the worst tippers in the U.S. The survey by CreditCards.com shows that young adults ages 18 to 37 are stingier on tipping than those older than them. Ten pe