Beat the winter blues this weekend by exercising your green thumb. Whether you have yard space enough for expansive gardens or your plants are confined to a windowsill, you won’t want to miss this event. At 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2017, get pro gardening tips from Smithsonian horticulturist, Matt Burch. The program will be […]
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Are You Ready For Retirement?
See if you are as ready for retirement as you think you are. It can be shocking to hear how many people spend more time planning their vacation or next mobile phone purchase than planning for retirement. It is hard to imagine that they are expecting Social Security will take them through their golden years. […]
Balancing Insurance Risk VS. the Deductibles
The Challenge of Insurance Premiums against the Deductible The benefit of insurance is to transfer the risk of loss to a company in exchange for a premium. The deductible is an amount the insured pays out of pocket before the insurance starts covering the cost of the loss. The challenge is to balance the risk […]
We’re Connected to Actor Kevin Bacon, Are You?
Stacy Bradford is the Director of SixDegrees.org and opens up about herself, working with a great charity organization and how you too can be connected to Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon! January 13, 2017 – Alexandria, VA:We all know the Six Degrees of Separation game. Choose a seemingly random person and in six connections or less, […]
ATM Safety Tips: Don’t Put Yourself at Risk
Tips on using the ATM to keep you and your money safe! During the holidays as throughout the year, getting cash from an ATM is normal for many people. ATM’s are available 24 hours a day and they’re located in bank branches, convenience stores, grocery stores, malls, airports, sports venues and on street corners. Unfortunately, […]
Curb Appeal Tips for Your Winter Home Sale
Though for many, the holiday season evokes thoughts of endless parties, wrapping presents, and time spent with family, for hopeful home sellers, the cold temperatures and bleak weather require attention to creative curb appeal. Let’s face it, without the lush vegetation of the deciduous trees in your front yard and the vibrancy of a freshly […]
One Loudoun is Loudoun County’s New Downtown
One Loudoun in Ashburn is Loudoun County’s version of the Reston Town Center. One Loudoun is a hip spot to spend a day or evening. One Loudoun features an open plaza with shops, restaurants, and lots to do. The courtyard has fountains, seating, a grass play area for kids, high-tech games, and gigantic widescreen TVs. […]
Pohick Regional Library
Pohick Library Set to Reopen January 7, 2017 One of the busiest library branches will be back in business – and looking better than ever – when Pohick Regional Library reopens on Jan. 7. Located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road in Burke, the library building has been undergoing an extensive renovation since September 2015. The $7.1 million renovation was […]
