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Presto's Picks: Lost in Lincoln 09/21/2017 10:44pm • WASHINGTON -- While the closing of the local swimming pools is usually the figurative end for summer, it doesn't really feel like autumn until we start to hear about the hot seats in college football. And while there is one at Nebraska after the Cornhuskers began the season 1-2, any heat Mike Riley 7 New Brand Partnerships Benefiting Travelers 09/21/2017 08:00pm • Let's face it: Two brands are better than one, especially when they're collaborating together in the travel space. When one brand is a best-in-class in the hospitality industry while the other dominates another sector and they team up to offer game-changing privileges, it's a win-win for companies 6 must-try autumn tricks that prevent winter weight gain 09/21/2017 08:00pm • No matter how awesome fall is — with its changing colors, crisp air and pumpkin-packed recipes — it's also a bittersweet reminder that winter is on its way. And with winter comes short, dark days, bitter temps and a nagging temptation to hibernate with a bowl of calorie-packed comfort foods. 10 Fall Getaways and Harvest Festivals to Savor 09/20/2017 08:00pm • Ready for crisp apples, a good beer and harvest celebrations? Before you head home for Thanksgiving, plan a long weekend in an affordable and unusual locale. Whether you want fall foliage, a fright fest or comfortable conditions and shoulder-season discounts, these outside-the-box autumn experience Smart financial strategies for women entrepreneurs 09/20/2017 10:12am • WASHINGTON — Every Sept. 22, American Business Women’s Day honors the contributions and accomplishments of millions of women in the workforce and women business owners. The American Business Women’s Association is responsible for establishing this day and has been championing the efforts of Residents want land reserved now for future Montgomery Co. schools 09/20/2017 06:05am • WASHINGTON — More public schools eventually will be needed in Montgomery County, and land should be set aside for them today. That's what several residents told county leaders at a public hearing Tuesday night. The Montgomery County Council is considering a plan for new development in a 460- 7 Smart Ways to Save Big On Your Next Cruise 09/19/2017 08:00pm • Most cruise itineraries stop in several destinations, giving you a taste and feel for different cultures and places. And since cruise prices typically package lodging, food and entertainment costs into a single price, an at-sea vacation can offer a better value (and more predictable price) than a la Tools and Tricks to Curb Impulse Spending 09/19/2017 08:00pm • Whether it's online shopping after enjoying a few drinks or picking up a set of speakers you never knew you needed until ads started targeting you on social media, it's easy to fall prey to shiny object syndrome (where you're distracted by shiny new things). Personal finance comparison site Finder.c When every second counts: The 4 life-saving techniques you should know 09/19/2017 08:55am • You're at a restaurant with your best friend, having a great time until all of a sudden, she stops talking, get a horrified, scared expression on her face and starts pointing toward her throat. You're at home on the couch watching a movie when your spouse turns to you, telling you he feels nausea Where to Find Affordable Cold-Weather Clothes This Fall 09/18/2017 08:00pm • Summer officially transitions into fall this week, and in many parts of the country, the transition is already in the air. The nights and mornings are cooler, and even the daytime highs are starting to drift downward. Soon, many of us will start dressing in fall and winter clothes. Long-sleeved shir How to Protect Yourself from Credit Card Fraud 09/18/2017 08:00pm • In the aftermath of many high-profile data breaches, Americans are more concerned than ever about the security of their credit cards. Credit cards are a frequent target of criminal hackers, and as payment technology evolves, it's important that you know how to protect your financial data. How Your Workweek Weather: Some showers from Jose possible this week 09/18/2017 01:08am • Although the autumnal equinox is this week, it won't feel like a change of seasons. (WTOP/Storm Team 4) WASHINGTON -- The autumnal equinox is Sept. 22 at 4:02 p.m. It won’t feel like a change of seasons, however. The other season that it is right now of course is hurricane season, and the trop Market Events, Plus Best Stocks to Watch This Week (AAPL, ADBE, BBBY) 09/17/2017 08:00pm • Wall Street can be a dog-eat-dog world for the uninitiated: if you're not careful you'll lose your shirt. That means knowing the best stocks to watch and what events to pay close attention to. Any sane, productive and profitable investor in today's high-tech world -- which spits out seemingly infin How to Be a More Conscious Consumer 09/17/2017 08:00pm • Who hasn't given in to retail temptation from time to time? Very few people, in fact. According to a recent survey from personal finance comparison site Finder.com, 88.6 percent of Americans admit to buying things impulsively online. You might have anticipated that near-unanimous response on the sub 10 Affordable American Beers for Your Tailgate Party 09/17/2017 08:00pm • Beers, brats and booze: These elements, along with good vibes, are the ingredients of a successful tailgate. But if you're hosting a party for a group of thirsty friends, supplying alcohol can take a big bite -- or gulp --out of your bank account. Thank the football gods we live in America, where S