Articles filed under Washington Post
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Why Tesla may be the most hated stock in America - and the most lovedApr 15, 2018 1:13 am - Few CEOs divide the stock market quite like Elon Musk. On one side are the believers, steadfast bulls who think Musk's Tesla Inc. will make them rich even though, right ...
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3 ways parents can help grown kids own a homeApr 15, 2018 1:10 am - When responsible first-time homebuyers need help buying a home, the family bank sometimes can lend a hand. Younger homebuyers face a mountain of obstacles, including ris...
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How not to run out of money in retirementApr 15, 2018 1:00 am - Americans aren't terrific at saving for retirement. Many are even worse when it comes to figuring out how much to spend once they get there. An actuary who's studied the...
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Should this manager step in to quell gossip?Apr 15, 2018 1:00 am - Q: A colleague at my private-sector employer recently let a contractor go for poor work. I was not surprised, nor were most other members of my team. One of my direct re...
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Can't afford to be a bridesmaid? How to say noApr 15, 2018 1:00 am - Q: A friend asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, but I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it. How do I say no and keep our friendship intact? A: You don't need to...
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Analysis: No, Mark Zuckerberg, we're not really in control of our dataApr 14, 2018 1:15 am - The Mark Zuckerberg that showed up in a suit in Washington this week is mature. He's sweat-resistant. But he's still hiding something. Some 45 times - I was counting - t...
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Space hotel hopes to welcome guests by 2022 - for almost $800K a nightApr 14, 2018 1:08 am - Looking for a getaway that offers unmatched views of sunrises and sunsets? Specifically, 384 of them in 12 days? Try outer space. Houston-based Orion Span hopes to launc...
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What personality traits put you at risk for smartphone addiction?Apr 14, 2018 1:07 am - When the Trump-affiliated firm Cambridge Analytica obtained data on tens of millions of Facebook users, it used the "Big 5" or "Five Factor Model" personality test to ta...
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Teaching kids how to survive the internetApr 14, 2018 1:06 am - NEWARK - The fifth-graders of Yolanda Bromfield's digital-privacy class had just finished their lesson on online-offline balance when she asked them a tough question: Ho...
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Apple HomePod disappoints with slow sales after tardy debutApr 14, 2018 1:05 am - When Apple's HomePod smart speaker went on sale in January, it entered a market pioneered and dominated by Amazon's Echo lineup of Alexa-powered devices. Apple has been ...