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Vermont College Road Trip: University of Vermont 09/27/2018 08:00pm • At nearly 10,200 full-time undergraduates, the University of Vermont is "a happy medium" in terms of its size and scope, says Julia Campanella, a 2018 grad from Manchester, Vermont, who majored in business administration with a minor in studio art. UVM has many of the same academic options and resea The Best Streaming Services for Busy Professionals 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Life for a busy professional is complicated. It can be hard to carve out time in the evenings to watch TV, especially in real-time. Luckily, streaming services make it a lot easier to watch TV on your own schedule, especially with features such as on-demand content and digital video recorders to he 7 Ways to Manage Unexpected School Expenses 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Americans are expected to spend more than $27 billion to get their kids ready to go back to school this fall, with the average family dishing out nearly $700 on school supplies, clothing and electronics, according to survey findings from the National Retail Federation. And while the shopping rush m Are you guilty of these bad money habits? 09/26/2018 11:00am • Do you keep telling yourself, "I'll figure it out later"? Do you constantly make little purchases, telling yourself they don't count? These are just a few examples of common -- and risky -- behaviors that can damage your financial health. Nearly everyone has bad habits when it comes to their m Washington National Opera presents 'Opera in the Outfield' at Nats Park 09/26/2018 01:00am • WASHINGTON — You know what they say — it's not over until the Bryce Harper sings. Well, No. 34 isn't actually going to be there, but you can watch opera at Nationals Park as the Washington National Opera presents the annual "Opera in the Outfield" on Saturday night. "We've done this f Illinois College Road Trip: Knox College 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Located in western Illinois, about 200 miles from Chicago, Knox College is rich with history and community. Old Main, a collegiate Gothic building at the heart of campus, was the site of one of Abraham Lincoln's famous 1858 senatorial debates with Stephen A. Douglas. The old Knox County jail has bee Illinois College Road Trip: Northwestern University 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Starting the winter of his freshman year, Matthew Xu would travel from Northwestern University's campus in Evanston, Illinois, to Chicago several times a week to work in a research lab affiliated with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital. There, the 2018 grad from Portland, Oregon, who comple When Is a Cash-Out Refinance Loan a Good Idea? 09/25/2018 08:00pm • In a cash-out refinance mortgage, you take a loan against your home in excess of what you owe, leaving you with cash available to spend. Adding to the debt against your home could be a smart move if the cash is used for the right purpose. Using it for the wrong purpose, however, could lead to finan 10 Ways to Support Self-Sufficiency for People With Disabilities 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Enabling successLandmark policies like the Americans with Disabilities Act and cutting-edge technologies allow people with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. Good community planning, lower-tech devices and common-sense adaptations provide practical methods to help people go about their l 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in October 09/24/2018 08:00pm • Many income investors -- perhaps the person in the cubicle or coffee shop booth next to you -- will soon do an unwitting imitation of Linus, the "Peanuts" character who waits in vain for the Great Pumpkin to deliver the goodies come October. But who says you're too old to trick or treat, as in using How to Foster Healthy Habits in Kids -- While Promoting Body Positivity 09/24/2018 08:00pm • It's no secret: The U.S. is in the grip of a childhood obesity epidemic. While some reports have suggested that rates have stabilized, a February 2018 study in Pediatrics found no such plateau. In fact, the data for kids ages 2 to 19 from 1999 to 2016 revealed increases in obesity at all ages and a The Difference Between Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries 09/24/2018 08:00pm • When we talk about credit scores, inquiries almost feel like an afterthought. Inquiries, or new credit, only contribute about 10 percent to your FICO score, so it's easy to assume they aren't a big deal. But you know what? Sometimes it's the little things that ding your score just enough to knock y Ever wonder how DC-area road signs are made? 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A monthly subscri 30 Relaxing Meditation Retreats Around the World 09/23/2018 08:00pm • Close your eyes, open your mind and get ready to unwind at these gorgeous destinations across the globe.When you need a break from life's daily stresses, properties both near and far offer serene settings away from the chaos where you can relax the mind and enjoy the health benefits of meditation. W