WTOP Saves You Money
Freebies: Cupcakes and Pizza
Two cupcake shops are giving away cupcakes and a new pizza shop also has free food.
Your junk could be worth something online
Items taking up space in your house -- everything from your broken espresso machine to your grandparents old furniture -- could be worth a little cash.
Don't get burned booking a hotel online
The last thing you want to find out when you go on vacation is that the room you booked didn't get booked. There are ways to assure your room will be there for you.
Get your credit in check in the new year
It's a new year and time to take stock of your finances and get your fiscal house in order.
Which online retailers offer the easiest returns?
STELLA Service tested the largest 25 online retailers to find out which company issued refunds the quickest and with the fewest hassles.
Saturday deadline looms for 2011 charitable donations
As 2011 draws to a close, you may be able to use a few tax tips.
How to avoid gift card fraud
Crooks are getting gift cards before they've been loaded with money. Here are some tips to avoid getting scammed.
Skype to offer free Wi-Fi at airports
Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are included in Skype's plan.
Tips to save money and stress for the shopping-weary
Procrastination isn't always a bad idea when it comes to Christmas shopping, in fact, it can save you some money and sanity.
Tips for avoiding hassles when buying furniture
If you spend big bucks on furniture, you likely don't want it falling apart in six months.
Drilling down to find a good dentist
Some dentist drills might as well sing and dance to entertain patients, considering the different prices offices can charge for the same work.
Energy-efficient tax credits end Dec. 31
The credits of up to $500 are set to expire at the end of the year, and it's uncertain if Congress will renew them for 2012.
Holiday shipping deadlines quickly approaching
The deadlines for placing orders online and having them arrive on time with standard shipping costs are fast approaching.
Outlet shopping: Do the savings outweigh the hassle?
Consumer Reports set out recently in search of the truth about outlet shopping. Is it really worth the trip and the crowds?
5 simple changes to help you save money
Rethinking some things you do all the time could save you about $1,500 a year.
WTOP Saves You Money: Hassle-free holiday shopping
Apps help keep track of receipts, prices and even bathrooms at the mall.
New site finds, rates Foursquare deals in D.C.
Free is always good, right? But how do you know if it's really a good deal?
How to find Thanksgiving air travel deals
Your best bet is fly on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, on Thanksgiving and on the Saturday after the holiday.
Shopping on the right day can lead to major savings
Picking the right day of the week to shop for certain items can end up saving you at the cash register.



