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How Do Airline Miles Work? A Getting Started Guide 11/29/2018 07:00pm • If you know someone who scored a free flight to Hawaii or some other far-off dream destination, chances are, he or she used airline miles to buy the ticket. Airline miles can seem mysterious and possibly too good to be true, but they are a legitimate way to get free or discounted flights. "It's kin 8 cheap white elephant gift ideas 11/29/2018 11:41am • Unsure of what to get a friend, family member or colleague for an upcoming white elephant gift exchange? If you've never attended a white elephant party, the popular holiday tradition generally refers to gift exchanges where presents are cheap, impractical and gifted anonymously, making them an idea How much would a parent give a child to help with debt? 11/29/2018 10:42am • WASHINGTON — Good news for kids in debt: the average parent would hand over $5,700 to help his child, without expecting to be paid back, according to a new CreditCards.com report. The amount bounces up to nearly $8,000 if the parents will be reimbursed. And 90 percent of parents said they wo Headlights on most base-model 2018 vehicles get dim ratings in safety study 11/29/2018 10:03am • WASHINGTON — When you hit the road at night — eyes open for bad drivers who might cut you off or deer that seem hellbent on wrecking your vehicle — do you want "good" headlights or ones that are just … "acceptable"? Unless you pony up more money, a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safe I-CE-NY brings rolled ice cream to Shirlington in time for tree lighting 11/29/2018 07:47am • WASHINGTON — Thai-style ice cream rolls are now being served up at I-CE-NY in Shirlington, Virginia, and the shop’s grand opening is just in time for Thursday night’s Light Up the Village event at the Village at Shirlington. I-CE-NY has opened in a 1,200-square-foot space at 4160 Campbell 17 family ski vacations to take this winter 11/29/2018 06:00am • Expect quality snow, expert instruction and more at these top family ski destinations. The National Ski Areas Association recognizes 472 ski areas across 37 American states, but families who value snow quality and scenery can also find top-notch -- and often surprisingly affordable -- mountain re 9 Holiday Shopping Scams to Watch Out for This Season 11/28/2018 07:00pm • We're in the thick of the holiday shopping season, but it isn't only retailers who want your money. Scammers and hackers are looking for ways to crack into your accounts and make off with your cash or your identity. The good news for consumers: Holiday shopping scams often follow a predictable scri Is Your Job to Blame for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 11/28/2018 07:00pm • When you think about workplace health and safety concerns, it may bring to mind anything from exposure to potential cancer-causing chemicals to injuries due to major mishaps at industrial worksites. But many employees file workers' compensation claims for another reason: carpal tunnel syndrome. The Does Willpower Get Stronger or Weaker With Use? 11/28/2018 07:00pm • You've probably heard that if you practice self-control all day -- perhaps to avoid the doughnut at breakfast and drag yourself to the gym instead of happy hour after work -- you'll be so depleted you'll binge on ice cream and Netflix after dinner. Better to save your good decision-making skills fo Redfin finds a new home for itself near a Wegmans, of course 11/28/2018 06:57pm • Redfin Corp. (NASDAQ: RDFN) will relocate its Chantilly offices to the Westfields Corporate Center, where the real estate brokerage will have access to new, on-site amenities and a new Wegmans nearby. Newmark Knight Frank announced Wednesday that Redfin has leased 20,358 square feet at 14155 Newb Outgoing Md. lawmaker launching pro bono lobbying shop 11/28/2018 08:17am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. There’s a sizable roster of former Annapolis lawmakers now working as State House lobbyists – and making a comfortable living, thank you 2018 Offbeat Gift Guide: 25 holiday surprises for grown-ups of all ages 11/28/2018 03:55am • WASHINGTON — Finding a great gift is not always as simple as picking something trendy and typing in a credit card number. Just because a gift is fancy doesn’t mean your loved one will like it. (Or at least that’s what those made-for-TV Christmas movies keep saying.) Great gifts don’t h Md. girl struck by pickup truck, in critical condition after getting off school bus 11/27/2018 07:13pm • WASHINGTON — A 7-year-old girl was hit by a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon after getting off a school bus in Charles County, Maryland, and is in critical condition. At around 3:45 p.m., the girl was struck by the truck near the intersection of Olivers Shop and Leonardtown roads in Bryantown. How to Get a Low-Limit Credit Card 11/27/2018 07:00pm • The maximum amount of money you can charge on a credit card is your credit limit. Lenders usually tailor the credit limit on your credit card to your financial situation after reviewing your credit report, credit score, income and other factors. Each lender weighs these factors differently dependin Best holiday sales to shop besides Black Friday and Cyber Monday 11/27/2018 11:00am • The span of Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday is a deal-hunter's paradise. But if it's your nightmare (or you sat it out for another reason), there are still some days to find great savings during the holiday season. These shopping holidays aren't as buzzy or well-known as Black Friday and Cyber