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How to head off a plumbing emergency before it happens, and find a good plumber if it does 12/08/2017 02:42pm • WASHINGTON -- If everyone in your home doesn't know how to turn off the water, you might want to show them. Freezing temperatures can cause pipes to burst, and the D.C. area will be getting a solid shot of winter weather over at least the next week. "If you want to prevent huge problems, one Georgetown pop-ups that may not pop-down 12/08/2017 10:32am • WASHINGTON — Five out-of-town retailers have opened holiday season pop-up stores in Georgetown, the majority of which have the landlord's option to stick around D.C. for good. Georgetown landlords EastBanc Inc., Jamestown LP and Acadia Realty Trust have signed short term leases with what they c Why the Wizards, NBA are betting big on esports 12/08/2017 02:12am • WASHINGTON -- Bear with me. To those who still haven’t gotten their heads around the popularity or even the existence of esports -- people watching other people play video games -- the idea that a major American professional sports league is actually forming teams of video game players to compe You're Probably Drinking More Alcohol Than You Think 12/07/2017 07:00pm • There is no shortage of booze over the holiday season. And it's not any old booze; often, it's craft and specialty alcoholic beverages, which are enticing to try. But many of these drinks contain more alcohol that you think -- up to two or three times the amount! Although that may not seem like a l How to Save Enough for a Down Payment 12/07/2017 07:00pm • There comes a point for many first-time homebuyers when nearly everything you do becomes focused on saving for that purchase. Even when you've been putting money away regularly for years, you find yourself willing to cut out that beach vacation you had been planning, eating in more and even conside Scientists call on US to allow research on pot meds for pets 12/07/2017 03:55am • BEND, Ore. (AP) — Dr. Byron Maas surveys a supply of marijuana products for dogs that lines a shelf in his veterinary clinic. They're selling well. "The 'Up and Moving' is for joints and for pain," he explains. "The 'Calm and Quiet' is for real anxious dogs, to take away that anxiety." Peopl With grins and laughter, kids get help from DC police with holiday shopping 12/06/2017 07:37pm • WASHINGTON — Police and their companions were all armed at a D.C. event Wednesday: The officers were in uniform and the children with them had $100 gift cards, courtesy of Walmart. The Shop-with-a-Cop event included 100 D.C. police officers helping 100 D.C. children on a holiday shopping spre Weak Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Launch in Australia Is Great for eBay 12/06/2017 07:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) finally made it Down Under this week, launching its e-commerce platform in Australia. The move is a big step in Amazon's global push, but analysts say it may take a while for the company to work out the kinks. Bank of America analyst Justin Post says the new platform 12 Things That Trip Up Homebuyers 12/06/2017 07:00pm • Buying a house is supposed to be the American dream, but it can turn into a nightmare for buyers who go into the process with unrealistic expectations and insufficient information. "The process of buying a home excruciating," says Craig Evans, an Ally Bank mortgage executive with more than 30 year Dollar General Corp. (DG) Beats Revenue Expectations 12/06/2017 07:00pm • Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) has been one of the stars of a struggling U.S. retail sector in 2017, and that star shone brightly in the third quarter. On Thursday morning, the company reported revenue that topped expectations and mostly maintained its full-year guidance despite taking a hit from No more toys, please: How to request alternative gifts for your kids 12/06/2017 01:30am • Finding the perfect present for family and friends over the holidays is a struggle for many consumers. When it comes to selecting gifts for kids, however, toys are an easy and fun choice. After all, there's no greater joy than watching a child squeal in excitement upon opening a coveted game, dol 5 smart ways to use your holiday bonus 12/05/2017 07:00pm • It's the holiday season, and many professionals are eagerly awaiting their yearly bonus. While it's easy to view the bonus as a windfall and spend it on a whim, most people would benefit from using the money to catch up on their savings, pay off debt or invest more. As a general rule, 25 percent Finish First With Athletic Apparel Stocks 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Working to be winners.For generations, investors have relished playing the market, though they regard it as much more than a friendly joust. The same goes for investing in companies that make their name, and their profits, through athletic apparel products. But winning teams are tricky to build; mac How to Shop for Health Insurance With an Eye Toward Mental Health 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Mental illness impacts 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., many of whom never seek medical care, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The Affordable Care Act sought to improve that rate, giving scores of people access to health insurance that's required to include treatments for things such 7 Consumer ETFs for the Holiday Rush 12/05/2017 07:00pm • Easy way to buy retail stocks.It's the holidays, and that means shoppers are out in full force. And based on the latest consumer data, it appears that we are going to see some very big spending this December. U.S. consumer confidence is at a 17-year high, according to the Conference Board, and early