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Va. holds tax holiday for energy-efficient products
Virginia is holding its sixth annual sales-tax holiday on energy-efficient products.
Gas drops to $3.81 a gallon, down 4 cents
A gallon of gas is still 37 cents higher than a year ago.
Cherry-pick your mobile plan
Forbes offers three tips for consumers shopping for a mobile plan.
New service offers cheaper data plans for smartphones
A new service aims to give mobile devices high speed wireless data - for free.
What are your best bets for online shopping?
When it comes to shopping, it's hard to tell which websites have the best bargains.
Phone contract got you down? Advice for that new device
If the iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S III have caught your eye, but your wireless contract has you tied down, PCMag has some advice.
Gas prices are down 7 cents in a week
WTOP's Pain in the Gas Survey finds gas prices are down across the board in the area.
To buy or not to buy: Dollar store deals
Dollar stores have become all the rage in recent years, and the products available have grown to include anything from napkins to clothes. But are they always worth it?
Gas prices 34 cents higher than a year ago
Gas prices usually drop in the weeks after Labor Day but not this year.
Talk your way to more savings at the grocery store
Everyone knows that coupon clipping or finding deals on a smartphone can save cash at the grocery store but talking to the right people at the store could also save a bundle.
Gas 26 cents higher than a year ago
Gas prices are the same this week as last, but still 26 cents a gallon higher than a year ago.
Gas 24 cents higher than a year ago
Gas didn't go up in the last week. The WTOP Pain in the Gas Survey shows the regional average for regular unleaded gas remained at $3.90 a gallon.
Fall deals follow summer's end
As summer draws to a close, companies are lowering prices to make room for new product versions or to get rid of seasonal items.
Renters need to ask questions
Searching for an apartment may be more challenging now than it's been for a while. Vacancies are down and rental rates up. Here are some tips for potential renters.
Think loyalty counts with insurance? Think again
Most people assume loyalty matters when it comes to patronizing a business. But when it comes to insurance, sticking with the same company can cost you.
Gas prices back on the rise
Gas prices are up yet again. After holding steady for the past week, WTOP's Pain in the Gas survey shows prices are up across the board.
Storms raise homeowners insurance prices in the region
A series of destructive storms that hit the Washington region over the last 15 years has raised the price of homeowners insurance for everyone, whether their homes had damage or not.
Labor Day sales best time for back-to-school shopping
Labor Day weekend is the time to buy clothes.
Prepaid cards charge high fees for students
It's back to school time for college students and chances are, they have already been hit by a few credit card offers. But students need to be wary of another popular card that comes with heavy fees -- prepaid debit cards.



