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18 Top Romantic Getaways in New York State 09/14/2022 08:00pm • It's nearly impossible not to find love in a state that has served as the backdrop for so many romantic films, spanning "Dirty Dancing" in the Catskills to the countless classics -- think "Annie Hall," "When Harry Met Sally," "You've Got Mail" -- set in New York City. In popular sitcom "The Office," The 16 Top Clear Tote Bags of 2022 09/13/2022 08:00pm • If you've attended a sporting event or concert in the past few years, chances are you've discovered many venues have added clear bag policies for attendees. The new guidelines restrict the types of bags permitted into various venues, including theaters, stadiums and festival grounds. These policies Dietitian-Approved Ways to Save Money on Groceries 09/13/2022 08:00pm • Grocery costs have soared by double digits over the past year, meaning that many shoppers are having to make do with less. The good news is that cutting grocery costs does not automatically mean sacrificing nutrition or flavor. Try these dietitian-tested tips for shopping smarter, to help you save m Amazon Prime Cost and Benefits: Is It Worth It? 09/13/2022 08:00pm • Amazon has a lot of subscribers -- more than 200 million Amazon Prime members -- according to a 2021 shareholders report delivered by its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos. If you don't have Amazon Prime, you may well wonder if it's worth it. Do over 200 million Amazon Prime members know something you Accelerator LogicBoost sets up shop in D.C. to invest in local tech startups 09/13/2022 10:45am • The founder of a once fast-growing D.C. software firm that sold for $1.4 billion last year now wants to give a leg up to other small D.C.-area tech companies. With proceeds from the sale of his company, Thycotic, which sold to TPG Capital in 2021, Jonathan Cogley is ramping up investments in local Japan is struggling to quit floppy disks and fax machines 09/13/2022 07:55am • Tokyo — With its azure ocean views and terraced rice paddies, the city of Hamada, population 50,000, is far from Japan's major urban centers of Tokyo and Osaka. But Hamada is no digital slouch. Just like cities in other advanced nations, Hamada collects taxes, health insurance premiums and social Tips for Living Frugally Without Looking Cheap 09/12/2022 08:00pm • Do you hate the idea of brown-bagging it as everyone else in the office goes out for lunch? Do you dread parking your old-school Camry in a lot full of BMWs? Do you hope no one sees you with your coupons in the grocery store? If so, you're not alone. "We have a very big problem with perception in th In Harrisonburg court, ‘shopping cart killer’ case goes to grand jury; still no charges in Fairfax Co., DC 09/12/2022 04:25pm • After watching video of Beth Redmon and Tonita Smith each walk into Room 336 of the Howard Johnson motel in Harrisonburg with Anthony Eugene Robinson, and watching him leave with bodies wrapped in sheets in a shopping cart, a judge Monday found probable cause for 1st degree murder counts. (WTOP/Nea 10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 09/11/2022 08:00pm • The 401(k) is a go-to retirement savings vehicle, and these funds can help focus your strategy.When selecting your 401(k) asset allocation, investors should be wary of fancy-sounding funds with complicated strategies. Given that most actively managed funds fail to outperform an index over the long t Mortgage Rates Spike Again to Highest Levels Since 2008 09/11/2022 08:00pm • Mortgage rates surged higher this week, according to Freddie Mac, continuing a monthlong trend of rate increases. The average interest rate on a fixed 30-year mortgage is the highest it's been since 2008, at 5.89%. For the 15-year fixed mortgage term, rates eclipsed 5% for the first time in 13 years Fairfax Co. bus drivers surprised with sweet treats 09/11/2022 04:29pm • Friday was a “sweet” day for bus drivers in Fairfax County, Virginia as they were surprised with baked goods for their work. Before their Friday routes, FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid, her leadership team and members of the school transportation team handed out scones and other treats What affects your credit score? 09/11/2022 04:30am • What affects your credit score might come as a surprise to you. For instance, opening a new credit card can increase your credit score as long as you use it responsibly. At the other end of the credit spectrum, carrying a high balance on your new credit card can lower your credit score in a hurry. Do Shipping Container Homes Have Staying Power? 09/07/2022 08:00pm • When Amy and Shane Cargo chose to invest in a shipping container as their dream home, neighbors of all kinds lent a hand to construct the 1,500-square-foot home in Mosier, a small city in rural Oregon. This village of helpers included a retired steel fabricator, who spent hours reviewing their plan How to Make an Extra $1,000 This Month 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Whether you've been hit by an unexpected bill or simply want to sock away more into savings, earning extra money isn't hard nowadays. The internet makes it easy to find side hustles, gigs or freelance opportunities. Depending on your expertise and the activity, making an extra $1,000 a month is not How to Handle Credit Cards During Times of Inflation 09/07/2022 08:00pm • In the face of 40-year highs in inflation numbers, American consumers are turning to credit cards at an accelerated pace. According to the credit bureau Equifax, consumers opened 28.4% more credit cards in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period the previous year. What's more, the Fe