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30 Top Indoor Water Parks around the World 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Cool off year-round at one of these exhilarating water parks.The concept of "taking the waters" dates to the Romans, who favored curative mineral springs for relaxation and health. Today, water holidays can range from water parks with thrilling plunge, swirl and slide rides for all ages to wellness 7 Lessons to Teach Your Kids for Financial Literacy Month 03/28/2018 08:00pm • There is no shortage of statistics on the sad state of formal financial education for children. According to the Council for Economic Education, only a third of U.S. states require high school students to take a personal finance class in order to graduate. And one in five 15-year-olds in the U.S. la 7 Ways Boosting Your Happiness Will Improve Your Finances 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Money may not buy happiness, but a positive attitude can do more than bring a smile to your face -- it can boost your financial health. "When you are negative, your brain splits resources between your work and managing your negative emotions so you have less energy to focus on the task ," says Shaw 4 Ways to Increase Odds of Winning College Scholarships 03/28/2018 08:00pm • High school students can win college scholarships for a variety of reasons. So it might be tempting to fill a resume with many experiences in the hopes of catching the attention of a scholarship committee. Instead, consider strategically making the most of your high school years. There are plenty o Northam: Tax increases could be part of Metro funding package Northam: Tax increases could be part of Metro funding package 03/28/2018 02:21pm • WASHINGTON — During his monthly appearance on WTOP’s Ask the Governor program, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam suggested that proposed changes to the Metro funding bill might include tax hikes that the General Assembly had stripped from the bill. A compromise between the Senate and House of Deleg Pros and Cons to Buying Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Should you buy Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) stock? It's a question many investors might be asking themselves nowadays with shares of the online retailer near all-time highs. Driven by a series of earnings beats, the growth of its cloud division Amazon Web Services (AWS), blowout sales of Alexa-e 10 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund 03/27/2018 08:00pm • P is for practical.Hotly anticipating your tax refund? Before you splurge on that Jacuzzi you've always wanted or pile items into your virtual shopping cart, do yourself a favor: Hit pause, and consider finding a practical use for your money. What's practical, of course, is relative to your circumst How Much House Can I Afford? 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a veteran house hunter, determining how much you can afford to spend on a new property isn't always simple. You can use online tools and consult a lender or mortgage broker for guidance, but the best approach is to take a close look at your own financial situ Suspect accused of sex offense outside Rockville grocery store Suspect accused of sex offense outside Rockville grocery store 03/26/2018 05:36pm • WASHINGTON — Police need help identifying a suspect who has been accused of inappropriately touching a woman outside of a grocery store in Rockville, Maryland, earlier this month. Montgomery County police released surveillance photos of the suspect Monday. Here is a compilation of surveillance What's new at Nationals Park this year? New giveaways, bobbleheads, food for this season What's new at Nationals Park this year? New giveaways, bobbleheads, food for this season 03/26/2018 04:25pm • WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals' season ended in a disappointing Game 5 playoff loss to the Chicago Cubs on Oct. 12, 2017. Since then, however, the Nationals Park staff has been busy getting ready for the 2018 season. The Nats open the season on the road on Friday, March 30, in Cincinnati 14 Best Easter Sales to Shop in 2018 03/25/2018 08:00pm • There's still time before Easter to buy Easter outfits, fill baskets with chocolate bunnies and eggs or decorate your home and table for Easter dinner. Or maybe you're just ready to spend a quiet Easter weekend in, shopping for warm-weather clothing and outdoor equipment. Whatever your Easter plans Caffeinated DC: Nearly 1 in 6 new retailers will be coffee shops Caffeinated DC: Nearly 1 in 6 new retailers will be coffee shops 03/23/2018 09:23am • WASHINGTON — D.C. is a restaurant town and more are coming, based on recently announced projects and a lot of new retail in the works are coffee shops. Real estate firm JLL said since the fourth quarter of 2017, 77 percent of the 293 announced retailers opening locations in D.C. have been dinin Nationals cut ties with Mike Isabella Nationals cut ties with Mike Isabella 03/23/2018 08:18am • The Washington Nationals have ended their partnership with Mike Isabella following news this week the chef and several of his business associates were named in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former Mike Isabella Concepts manager, according to The Washington Post. Mike Isabella Concepts op Cord-Cutters, Use Free Trials to Save Money and Discover Streaming Services 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Trying to find the best streaming service for your personal needs can be complicated. Each service is built a little differently and intended for a slightly different audience. While one interface may feel confusing, another may seem totally natural, even if the channel listings are the same. With s Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Cost Plans: What's the Difference? 03/21/2018 08:00pm • Depending on where you live, Medicare Cost plans may offer the "best of both worlds" for older adults who want the flexibility of keeping their traditional Medicare benefits while simultaneously having access to out-of-network health care providers. "The key difference between Medicare Cost plans a
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