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How to talk to a friend who is experiencing infertility 06/14/2018 01:17am • WASHINGTON — One in eight couples has difficulty getting pregnant. That is a statistic Andrea Syrtash knows all too well. The relationship expert and author has been struggling with infertility for seven years, during which she has seen eight doctors for a total of 18 treatments. “I call m How a New Law Will Let You Freeze Your Credit Files for Free 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Credit freezes help prevent thieves from opening new lines of credit in another person's name, but most states allow credit bureaus to charge a fee for the service. That will change this autumn. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, signed on May 24, will let Americans 8 Stocks That Should Strengthen From a Weak Dollar 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Long term, the dollar's trend is down.Don't be fooled by the rising U.S. dollar because the long-term trend is for a weakening greenback. The dollar gained recently after yields for 10-year U.S. Treasury notes rose, but Richard Kelly, head of global strategy at TD Securities in London, says in a res Is a Life Coach Worth the Money? 06/13/2018 08:00pm • You've probably heard of " life coaches" and "wellness coaches" -- individuals who inspire people to shift their behaviors and habits, realize their potential and propel their personal and professional well-being. People often hire life coaches to get advice and guidance on big life decisions. But 8 Energy Stocks That Pay Investors 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Higher oil prices help fuel dividends.What a difference a year makes for oil prices. Last summer, oil was bouncing around the middle $40s, and now comfortably in the middle $60s -- a gain of more than 40 percent in just 12 months. Oil crossed $70 a barrel in May to hit its highest level since 2014. How to Teach Your Parents to Invest 06/13/2018 08:00pm • There comes a time in every child's life when they realize they understand something better than their parents. Perhaps it's as a teenager when your parents can't program the GPS, or maybe it's as a young adult when you realize they don't know how to invest. While a parent who still uses maps is fo How Can I Buy a Stock at Its IPO Price? 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Initial public offerings are sexy. How many times have you seen a stock go up 10, 20 or even 70 percent on its first day of trading? Frankly, big first-day gains in IPOs are entirely routine. Sadly, they don't mean much for the vast majority of investors, because they often can't buy stock at its I 3 Tips to Chart Your Own Map to Retirement 06/13/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to retirement planning, working Americans are primarily on their own -- pensions are a thing of the past and the future of Social Security is increasingly uncertain. As the retirement landscape continues to change, so do Americans' expectations about this phase of life. Many of the pr 6 ways to promote healthy sleep routines for your family this summer 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Sleep is a lot like surfing: It takes preparation and practice to learn how to catch and ride the wave. But it's worth the effort, since healthy sleep patterns during childhood and adolescence are linked to improved health outcomes, academic achievement and physical safety, among many other benefits UMd. football player dies weeks after being hospitalized after workout 06/13/2018 07:25pm • WASHINGTON – A University of Maryland football player who was taken to a hospital after a workout last month has died. Jordan McNair, of Randallstown, Maryland, was hospitalized after a workout May 29, the school said in a statement, and died on Wednesday. He was 19. “Jordan was a tremendo Lost girl finds the Cup at Caps rally 06/13/2018 04:11pm • WASHINGTON — Each Caps fan has their own story about Tuesday's victory parade and rally at the National Mall. Many involve day drinking. Most involve stunned joy. Young Sophia Michnick's story was somewhat more fraught. Nonetheless, it had an ending that even the most hardcore hockey nerd wo 3 big tips for women who travel 06/13/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON — Travel is one of life's great pleasures. Women are traveling more than ever and taking solo trips in greater numbers each year. A 2014 Booking.com survey found that 65 percent of U.S. women are taking vacations without their partners. And, according to REI Adventures, 58 percent of 7 Ways to Debt-Proof Your Summer 06/12/2018 08:00pm • As the weather heats up, so does consumer spending. Americans not only dish out more money on travel and entertainment from June to August than other times of year, but the relaxed, laid-back vibe of the season entices people to track their spending less, leading to careless credit card swiping. W If It Weren't for Dad, I Wouldn't Know This About Food 06/12/2018 08:00pm • When I chop veggies, I think of my dad. He used to spend many a Sunday night cooking up a storm. It was during the time he was obsessed with using a wok that I learned how to use a knife to chop all kinds of vegetables. As I got older, I learned from him how to make the perfect iced coffee and to al How Teenage Vaping Puts Structure in Place for Heroin and Cocaine Addiction 06/12/2018 08:00pm • Cigarette smoking among teenagers is on the wane. While data show smoking among teenagers has dropped over the past few years, it's not all good news. Teenagers are vaping nicotine instead. One in 8 -- or 12 percent of -- teenagers in New Jersey have tried e-cigarettes and/or hookah at least once.