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7 ETFs to Trade Like a Hedge Fund 10/31/2017 08:00pm • Hedge your investments with these ETFs.The stock market is on a tear in 2017, with the Standard & Poor's 500 index sitting on roughly 14 percent gains. If this pace keeps up, we could log the best year for stocks since 2013, when the market gained more than 30 percent in the calendar year. But w Road rage incident leads to violent home invasion, Prince William Co. police say 10/31/2017 10:10am • WASHINGTON — What started as a road rage incident in Virginia turned into a terrifying crime involving armed suspects forcing their way into a home and attacking people who were inside, Prince William County police said. The violent home invasion happened Friday night after a 19-year-old man dr Halloween 2017 freebies 10/31/2017 07:30am • WASHINGTON — Get your face painted, eat pizza and check out some Day of the Dead events. You can do all of the above for free in October. Check out the list below for more freebies and discounts. Check out WTOP's Halloween Freebies list for 2017. Going on now Every day in October, ki 3 Seaside Retirement Towns in Mexico Within Driving Distance of the U.S. 10/30/2017 08:00pm • One of the most valuable conveniences you could hope for when purchasing a home abroad is the ability to load up the car and drive to it. That's one of Mexico's biggest advantages for Americans interested in retirement overseas. Anyone who has driven to western Mexico from the U.S. has likely skirte What care options are available for aging people on a budget? 10/30/2017 08:00pm • In late 2014, Lisa Hawes' mom, Elizabeth Hartford, went into a rehabilitative center in Eugene, Oregon, after suffering two strokes. Medicare covered part of her bill for two months of treatment at the facility, Hawes says. When doctors determined Hartford, then 91, was finished with her treatment, 7 California Beach Towns to Visit This Winter 10/30/2017 08:00pm • While temperatures may be dropping around much of the country, the weather at California's beaches remains relatively mild. In December, the southern part of the state features average highs in the mid-60s, and northern beach towns like Carmel-by-the-Sea usher in comfortable highs in the upper 50s. 6 Ways to Save Money When Buying a Suit 10/30/2017 08:00pm • Buying a suit can be an intimidating experience, particularly if you've never shopped for one before. Salespeople will often try to convince you to buy a suit by telling you that it looks great, even if it feels uncomfortable. Plus, it's often very hard to tell whether you actually look good or whe 50 Unexpected Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Make lifelong memories together in unpredictable locales.When planning a family escape, it's easy to drift toward classic vacation destinations like Disney, where you can create lifelong memories and embrace maximum bonding time with minimal hassle. After all, if you're traveling with restless toddl How to Pick a Better Medicare Part D Plan for 2018 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Retirees have an opportunity to switch Medicare Part D plans from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Moving into a new plan for 2018 might save you money. The average premium is projected to increase by 9 percent to $43.48 for retirees who remain in their existing plan next year, according to a Kaiser Family Found Upgrades to Reston’s Central Services Facility set to begin 10/27/2017 02:45pm • RESTON, Va. -- The renovation of Reston Association’s Central Services Facility will begin this month, according to a video posted to RA’s video channel this week. Plans to renovate the 35-year-old building on 12250 Sunset Hills Road have been suggested for nearly three years. The facility is J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) Falls to 30-Year Low 10/26/2017 08:00pm • J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP) stock crashed more than 17 percent Friday to its lowest level since the 1980s after the company issued deep cuts to its 2017 guidance ahead of the critical holiday shopping season. The latest cut only adds to investor concerns that JCP will be unable to save its st 17 Bucket-List Cruise Itineraries 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Soak up unforgettable scenery and experiences on the ultimate journey. The world seems boundless when you imagine exploring it by ship. With the vast seven seas and countless inner waterways around the globe, it's easy to fantasize about sailing to exotic ports of call and visiting far-off destinati How to Sell Your Home When the Company Leaves Town 10/26/2017 08:00pm • Looking at the current state of the U.S. real estate market, the conversation quickly turns to historically low inventories, increasing sale prices and not enough construction to meet demand. But that's not the whole story. Outside major metropolitan areas, when a large employer closes down or relo Metro explores how to reduce overcrowding at stations 10/26/2017 04:04am • WASHINGTON — Metro is exploring new layouts and signs at its busiest stations to reduce overcrowding, plans which come as the agency also lowers the bar for station evacuations in order to err on the side of caution when smoke is reported. Station crowding issues can become especially acute whe 9 Top Wellness Retreats Across the U.S. 10/25/2017 08:00pm • Destination spas once consisted of little more than a few massage rooms and yoga mats. But today, a variety of treatments and experiences oriented around mental, physical and emotional fitness are all part of bespoke wellness retreats being offered by spas throughout the country. Curated programs,