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How Can Young Adults Protect Their Lives From Predators?

As young adults you embark on a journey as a college student, service member, or even another job in the workforce. You're thinking about having the rest of your life to live but because of lack of experience you have poor judgment. Repeatedly we hear news reports about many young adults being slain such as the following:

1. Charlottesville, Virginia, Morgan Dana Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who was last seen at a Metallica concert.

4. New Haven, Connecticut, Annie Le, 24, was found in the wall of a Yale University laboratory building. (Read More)

Moving to Northern Virginia and Need a Roommate?

Northern Virginia's cost of living can be higher compared to where you're moving from.  If that's true then you may be feeling the plight of your monthly budget increasing and you're considering a roommate to lessen the financial pinch.  Having a roommate(s) can put more money in your pocket each month.  Before you get too excited about how much money you can save ask yourself "Can I live with others?"  Unfortunately all of us can't say yes so I recommend asking yourself the following questions to alleviate any future drama:  (Read More)

3 Factors to Consider When Moving to Northern Virginia

Are you moving from a location where you spend 25% or less of your monthly income for mortgage/rent?  Is your current commute to work approximately 20 minutes morning and evening?  These are benefits to healthy living because they aren't causing you stress.  Moving to Northern Virginia may impact your budget and your happiness because of the cost of living.  Critical factors to consider when relocating to Northern Virginia are cost of living, rent/mortgage, and commute.  If your priority is to have a nice size home with acreage then you will not be happy unless you move further away resulting in a longer commute.  You'll be able to find more spacious floor plans further away from the D.C Metropolitan area. (Read More)