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How to Help Kids Cope With the Stress of Competitive Sports 08/18/2016 08:00pm • It's been thrilling to watch Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Alison Felix, Michael Phelps and so many other extraordinary athletes compete at this year's Olympics. But at the same time, it's sobering to hear about how they were deprived -- necessarily -- of a normal childhood in order to make it to the In Debt? These 7 Jobs Can Wipe it Out Fast 08/18/2016 08:00pm • Redd Horrocks had a five-figure problem. "I had credit card debt from a plethora of bad choices," she says. While her job with an event production company was paying the bills, it wasn't doing much to put a dent in her debt. Then, she happened onto the website Fiverr and discovered she was able to m 7 Ways to Score Free Food in College 08/16/2016 08:00pm • Student budgets are notoriously tight, and food is often near the top of the list when it comes time to trim the financial fat. This is a mistake. According to the American Journal of Health Promotion, students perform best when they eat well, exercise and get enough rest. One solution for students Why College Towns Make Great Hometowns 08/16/2016 08:00pm • For some, it's the roar of the crowd as the home team scores a touchdown on Saturdays. For others, it's the quiet, tree-lined sidewalks on the quad or the ability to meet new people at different events at any hour of the day. Everyone has their own reason to wax rhapsodic about their college town. B 5 Ways to Prepare for the 1st Year of Business School 08/11/2016 08:00pm • Throughout the business school application process, MBA candidates spend ample time filling out applications, writing essays and even honing interview skills to successfully gain admittance to their institution of choice. But it is equally important to prepare for the first year of coursework, which DIY or Buy? Here's When to Call The Pros 08/10/2016 08:00pm • Over the years, the do-it-yourself, or DIY, approach has gained a reputation for always being the cheapest option when you're about to tackle a project. While there can be a financial benefit to DIY over paying for a service or buying a ready-made product, there are a few other things to consider a NBCUniversal (CMCSA) Will Be the New Home of 'Harry Potter' 08/08/2016 08:00pm • Hold onto your brooms, "Harry Potter" fans -- the Freeform channel will no longer be your go-to spellbinding destination for "Harry Potter" weekends come 2018. NBCUniversal, owned by Comcast Corp. (ticker: CMCSA), announced Monday that it snagged U.S. broadcast and cable network television rights fo 9 amazing outdoor U.S. music venues to cross off your bucket list 08/08/2016 08:00pm • In the warmer months, there's something enchanting about listening to live music in the great outdoors. Whether it's the excellent acoustics, the chance to commune with Mother Nature or take in fresh air and dramatic landscapes, outdoor concert venues offer a memorable experience -- and not just for The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack is a muscle car with comfort 08/08/2016 05:35am • WASHINGTON — Summer weekends are prime time for cruising in a cool car. Not just any car -- a muscle car. A big V8, to be exact. Dodge has a two-door Challenger for most budgets with a starting price of $27,000 and power that ranges from a V6 to a supercharged V8 Hellcat version with 707 hp. 8 Ways to Score Deals on Summer Blockbuster Movies 08/04/2016 08:00pm • Summer blockbuster season is in full swing. Make the most of these movie theater deals so you can catch all the big releases -- and still have money left over for snacks. When you think of the summer months, you probably think of graduations, weddings and summer vacation. They're all events worthy How to plan the perfect weekend in Denver 08/03/2016 09:05am • With inspiring natural attractions and booming art and culinary scenes, the Mile High City doesn't just lure hikers and skiers to its picturesque trails and glistening slopes in the nearby Rockies. Yes, you can easily reach the majestic mountains with a scenic drive along the Mount Evans Scenic Bywa The 8 Coolest Campgrounds for Families 07/31/2016 08:00pm • Thinking about taking your family camping for the first time? Make the trip a success by booking a stay at a campground that will make your kids' eyes pop when you pull up to check in. Science-loving kids will flip over a stay in Sky Catcher, an astronomy-themed cabin at Herkimer Diamond KOA Resort Craft Beer Cellar to open first DC-area store 07/28/2016 04:31pm • WASHINGTON — Craft Beer Cellar will open its first D.C.-area location next month on H Street Northeast, with a grand opening featuring some local brews. Craft Beer Cellar DC plans an Aug. 6 grand opening at its store at 301 H Street NE, with shelves stocked with beers that will include brews fr Heavy rain headed to DC region 07/28/2016 10:34am • WASHINGTON — It’s looking like a swath of heavy rain is headed to the D.C. area by the day’s end. It is a StormTeam4 Weather Alert Day not because of the heat this time around (although Thursday will be another sweltering day) but because heavy rain is headed this way. The set-up A Metro's plan to permanently cut weekend hours sparks criticism 07/27/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — A plan to permanently cut weekend Metro service is sparking sharp responses about the impact on people trying to get home from work, sporting events and other night life. Arlington County Board Member Christian Dorsey, who also is on the Metro Board, said any decisions will require