Articles filed under Washington Post
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Could this computer game delay Alzheimer's symptoms? A new study suggests it couldJul 31, 2016 7:20 am - You're staring at a computer screen. Two objects flash before your eyes, one directly in front of you, and the other off to the side, barely in view. In a split second, ...
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When it comes to paying for college, be realistic and do your homeworkJul 31, 2016 7:17 am - It's that time of year when families are mentally processing their high school senior's college financial aid award and quietly freaking out. I know I was doing that las...
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Why getting stuck without a job is just bad luckJul 31, 2016 7:12 am - There's nothing worse than losing your job when everyone else does. That bit of bad luck can be all it takes for someone who might have found a new position in four or f...
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How to retire with no regretsJul 31, 2016 7:12 am - Many of us look back at those wasted years of our youth and wish we had done at least a few things differently. That's been proven in a recent survey by Allianz Life Ins...
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Will accent and obesity sink this job search?Jul 31, 2016 7:11 am - Q: My stepdaughter, a recent college graduate, is living with her dad and me while looking for a lab research position for which she'd be qualified with an average GPA a...
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Three great websites for boomers and retireesJul 31, 2016 7:10 am - Baby Boomers love to read. Why? Because we were raised with newspapers. Most of us remember the days when every city not only had a morning newspaper, but also an aftern...
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What happens to your house when you file for bankruptcyJul 31, 2016 7:09 am - Q: "I want to file for bankruptcy but do not want to include my car or my house. Is that possible?" A: Bankruptcy is a complicated process that gives consumers a chance ...
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Career Coach: Being 'PC' is just another way of showing common courtesyJul 31, 2016 7:00 am - We are hearing a lot these days on the campaign trail and in other forums about what is or is not meant by “political correctness.” Some say they are fed up with having ...
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Are they short-timers or two-timers?Jul 31, 2016 1:00 am - Q: We hired an associate who, after only two months, informed me that she would be leaving in another three months for graduate school. I appreciate her informing me now...
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No longer slaves to the clock, retirees must consider anew how to use timeJul 30, 2016 7:30 am - When Solomon Noy retired from his nearly 20-year career as a correctional officer, he was used to 12-hour days on the job. His typical schedule was 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. or ...