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Can't Handle the Cold? 6 Steps to Move to a Warmer Climate 02/01/2018 07:00pm • You hit your cold-weather limit every year around this time, and yet somehow you still haven't learned your lesson. And as you see that same meme of the bundled-up stick figure contemplating life circulate online yet again, you have to wonder: Why do you live in a place where the air hurts your face Is Your Auto Insurance Going Up? Here's How to Lower Your Bill 02/01/2018 07:00pm • Car insurance rates have been steadily climbing, and while there are several culprits, one might surprise you: the rise of high-tech safety features, which are costly for mechanics to replace and companies to insure. Federal Consumer Price Index data shows that car insurance rates typically rise Police nab man accused of firing pellet gun at people near Briggs Chaney Rd. 02/01/2018 06:37am • WASHINGTON — Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, have arrested an 18-year-old man following a series of pellet gun attacks in the Silver Spring area that occurred over the past week. In a brief statement posted on Twitter Wednesday, the Montgomery County Police Department said the man had be Lower Your Bill: How to Get Cheaper Homeowners Insurance 01/31/2018 07:00pm • If saving money is the goal for 2018, you may be envisioning the next 11 months as a time of self-deprivation. However, you might not have to give up your morning latte to keep more cash in your wallet. You could try lowering the premiums on your homeowners insurance instead. "All the insurance com Six Flags America has 2,000 jobs to fill (and some unique ones) 01/31/2018 11:02am • WASHINGTON — Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is gearing up for its new season and said it has 2,000 seasonal jobs to fill this year. The theme park is now conducting daily interviews for jobs that range from the park's culinary, aquatics, rides and operations, security, guest rel Compare prescription prices with smartphone apps, websites 01/31/2018 05:09am • WASHINGTON — Different pharmacies can charge vastly different prices for the same medicine, but there are smartphone apps and websites that comparison shop prices for prescriptions. "The GoodRX app is the link to a network of pharmacies," said Carmen Catizone, executive director of the National 5 Reasons to Get a Prelisting Home Inspection 01/30/2018 07:00pm • A home inspection is traditionally known as a part of the due diligence process when a home is under contract with an intended buyer. A professional home inspector will visit the home and conduct a thorough review of the structure, noting any deferred maintenance, defects in the building and the re How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Dubai 01/30/2018 07:00pm • With its renowned attractions -- including the world's tallest building, the world's largest mall, and the world's only seven-star hotel, Burj Al Arab -- it's no wonder Dubai calls itself a city of superlatives. Built on the Arabian Dessert and bordered by the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirat Tips for Investing in No-Penalty CDs 01/30/2018 07:00pm • Investors willing to give up returns for ironclad safety have often turned to federally insured bank savings, which are even more secure than money market funds. And to earn a bit more than checking and savings accounts offer, they can buy certificates of deposit. CDs come with a serious drawback, h Hotel or hangout? The Line caters to locals 01/30/2018 02:31am • WASHINGTON — There’s a new hangout in town that’s attracting artists, entertainers, community organizers, food lovers — even the Obamas. And while it’s technically a hotel, it’s safe to say The Line was built for Washingtonians — not just on-trend travelers. Inside a renovate 3 Superlative Ski Towns to Visit This Year 01/29/2018 07:00pm • There's something about pulling into the porte-cochère (a covered driveway or entrance) at a leading hotel that feels indulgent. Maybe it's the convenience of not having to worry about grabbing ski gear until you're ready to hit the slopes or the ease of having a chair lift ride within steps of you 7 Top Hotel Openings to Watch in 2018 01/29/2018 07:00pm • Keep these new properties on your radar this year.If you're mapping out your vacation plans and you're not sure where to go in the year ahead, add these inspiring hotels to your list. With inviting swimming pools, high-end spas, stylish rooftop lounges, standout dining venues and superlative views, Why should you beware of 'internet of things'? Baltimore firm explains 01/29/2018 04:18am • WASHINGTON — Consumers should all "beware the IoT," according to Baltimore-based identity protection company EZShield. The "internet of things" — any device other than your computer, laptop, tablet or phone that's connected to the internet — is a rapidly expanding technology. It includes an 7 frugal, alternative Valentine's Day gifts 01/28/2018 07:00pm • If you're thinking about what to give your sweetheart for Valentine's Day, it pays to think outside the chocolate box. Picking nontraditional gifts won't just impress your loved one with your creativity, it will save you money, too. Demand for Valentine's Day staples (red roses, chocolate-covered Why You Should Plan a Trip to Mexico City in 2018 01/28/2018 07:00pm • Larger than Rome, London and New York City, today's revitalized Mexico City is a dynamic and vibrant destination. With its centuries-old historic landmarks, rich cultural heritage, modern art and architecture and cutting-edge fashion scene, it's no wonder why Mexico City has been named the World De