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What Is Green Monday and Where to Shop This Year 12/10/2020 12:00am • Procrastination is rarely celebrated, but some may say that Green Monday is the ultimate online sales event for holiday shoppers who wait until the last minute to purchase gifts. What Is Green Monday?Similar to Cyber Monday, Green Monday is an online shopping holiday that takes place on the second Scholarship fund to help launch Prince George’s residents into tech careers 12/09/2020 08:34am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A new partnership in Prince George’s County is working to make tech jobs more accessible and affordable for low-income, minority and wom How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job 12/09/2020 12:00am • So you've got a LinkedIn profile, but you aren't exactly sure how to find jobs on LinkedIn. You may be familiar with LinkedIn's job board, but there are more ways to uncover job opportunities. The following tips will help you discover new ways to search for jobs on LinkedIn. -- Use LinkedIn's job b Review of CFP Guidelines for Financial Advisors 12/07/2020 12:00am • Financial advisors with the CFP designation should be aware of the CFP Board's latest Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct that took effect last year. The current guidelines for ethics and conduct and how financial advisors' practices benefit from the compliance were discussed by Dan Candura, pr Md. COVID-19 squad investigates quarantine-breakers — and, yes, they can arrest you 12/04/2020 05:31pm • Being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and complying with restrictions largely comes down to personal responsibility. But, in Maryland, COVID-19-positive individuals who put others at risk can be arrested. About twice a week, Maryland State Police are asked to investigate whether someone who 8 Great Financial Gifts for Kids 12/04/2020 12:00am • Many people have a different perspective on holiday gifts this year, after the challenges of 2020. Rather than spending a lot of money on stuff that can break or quickly lose a child's interest, families are also searching for gift ideas with lasting value. The following gifts can make a difference Holiday 'rush' in coronavirus testing leads to delayed results in Montgomery Co. 12/02/2020 04:01pm • If you've taken a coronavirus test in Montgomery County, Maryland, lately, be prepared to wait for your results. Amid an ongoing surge in coronavirus cases in the region, Montgomery County officials say "overstretched" labs across the region are facing delays in reporting results in part because Stores With the Best Return Policies and Worst Return Policies 12/01/2020 12:00am • Saving money when shopping is a sport -- one which requires skill to hunt down the best bargains. Beyond coupons and deals, there are other things you need to consider when trying to save money. For instance, a retailer's return policy can greatly affect your overall purchase and cost you more in th Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Know to Ensure Your Gifts Arrive On Time 11/30/2020 12:00am • Shipping experts have one message for consumers heading into the holiday season: Don't wait to mail your packages. "From a sheer volume perspective, we're expecting a record-breaking holiday season," says Mike Parra, CEO of DHL Express, Americas. Normally, peak shipping occurs from Black Friday to Data Doctors: Why smartphone pay systems are safer 11/27/2020 06:30pm • Q: Are the smartphone-based payment systems safe to use? The holiday season means more items being purchased both online and offline, and how you pay for those items isn’t as simple as it used to be. Credit cards are still the safest way to make purchases, especially online, because they pro Vote for the most festive Georgetown streatery (and shop local this weekend) 11/27/2020 08:42am • Martin's Tavern's holiday decorations from 2019. (Courtesy Sam Kittner/Georgetown BID) Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, kicks off the holiday season in Georgetown, and Georgetown is extending its Shop Small Georgetown promotion in conjunction with Small Business Saturday through Dec. 12. Par Here's a look at how the different coronavirus vaccines work 11/24/2020 06:19pm • There's good news about coronavirus vaccines. At least three of the experimental vaccines show remarkable efficacy, at least according to information released by the makers in news releases. Global vaccine giant AstraZeneca reports its vaccine prevented coronavirus infec Nearly 1 million Sunbeam Crock-Pots recalled for burn risks 11/24/2020 05:18pm • Sunbeam Products is voluntarily recalling more than 900,000 of its Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers for a potential burn hazard. The recall news comes just two days before Thanksgiving. The problem, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Comm Incarceration destabilizes local economies, doesn’t increase safety, report says 11/20/2020 11:00am • A report released by the Maryland Center for Economic Policy suggests decreasing the state’s prison budget will lead to a healthier economy and increased public safety. The report, released Wednesday, found that Black Marylanders are 4 1/2 times more likely to serve prison sentences than any ot Steps for Choosing the Right Senior Living Facility 11/19/2020 12:00am • Moving an elderly parent or other loved one into a senior living center is a major event in anyone's life. Emotions are often high, arguments among older children and the loved one may be heated and the decisions that need to be made can be overwhelming. The best way to ensure for a smooth transiti