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Lesser-known ways to increase your tax refund 03/12/2015 05:58pm • WASHINGTON -- Call them money savers: There are some new deductions you can claim on your taxes this year, and some you may have never heard of. Did you make a big purchase last year, such as a car or a boat? You can change how you file your taxes to optimize your return, says Janet Bodnar, edito How 3 Popular Businesses Actually Turn a Profit 03/09/2015 08:00pm • When you pull out your wallet to pay for a meal or a mani-pedi, you might assume the most expensive part of your bill was that steak or the trendy designs on your toenails. But insiders will tell you that the real money-makers are the wine you ordered with dinner or the extra products you bought at What First-Time Buyers Should Look for in a Starter Home 03/05/2015 07:00pm • You've dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it's time. You've created Pinterest boards dotted with photos of beautiful home decor, watched all the episodes of HGTV's "House Hunters" and spent hours trolling listings online. You know exactly what you want. But have you done the math? The Cost of Retirement in Ireland Versus Arizona 03/02/2015 07:00pm • When Donna Deeks and her husband decided to move from Arizona to Ireland for retirement, they were concerned about the cost of living. They wanted to buy a place of their own for their retirement overseas and worried that property prices in Ireland would make that dream impossible. They weren't eve How Sudden Windfalls Can Impact Your Taxes 03/02/2015 07:00pm • For many Americans, every penny counts, and the idea of a sudden influx of cash -- an inheritance, gambling win or game show prize -- conjures images of new cars and sunny beaches. But, experts warn, don't take that luxury vacation before understanding the tax implications of your windfall. It's N 5 Things to Consider Doing When Your Credit Score Hits 740 03/01/2015 07:00pm • It's true: Improving your credit can be a long, difficult process. But if your FICO score has finally hit 740, there's good reason to celebrate. Although every bank sets its own lending standards, 740 is generally considered the crossover point between good and excellent credit. Bravo!Wondering what Sharing Is Declaring: How the Peer-to-Peer Economy Affects Your Taxes 02/18/2015 07:00pm • For the past several years, the sharing economy has gained traction as more and more individuals rent out spare rooms to travelers, use their vehicles to earn extra income or opt to rent, rather than own, ball gowns they'll only wear once. While the concept of shared consumerism can have environmen Sleep-Starved Kids: the Dangers of Catching Too Few Winks 02/12/2015 07:00pm • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deemed insufficient sleep a public health epidemic, making people more susceptible to chronic diseases such as diabetes, depression, hypertension and obesity, in addition to cancer and an increased risk of death. And while an estimated 50 to 70 mil How Financial Devastation Can Help a Relationship 02/12/2015 07:00pm • Stressed over money? There's a lot of evidence suggesting your relationship is being affected, the most recent statistic coming from the American Psychological Association, which just released data from a survey of 3,068 men and women showing that 31 percent of couples say money is a major source of Police: Bait Car Catches 2 Thieves In The Act In Chevy Chase 02/12/2015 03:10pm • Police in Chevy Chase Village say their “bait car” caught two car thieves in the act on Thursday morning. The department says its on-duty dispatcher watched live as a man entered the car on Primrose Street around 3:15 a.m. The dispatcher immediately sent on-duty officers to the scene. B How to Find Your Financial Soul Mate 02/05/2015 07:00pm • Maybe it sounds shallow to size up a romantic prospect by guessing his or her earning potential. But who could blame you, when study after study has found that money disagreements are a major source of relationship tension? Just think of all the money issues that crop up in a serious relationship - Local drivers fare better after an insurance claim 02/03/2015 04:59am • WASHINGTON -- Maryland, D.C. and Virginia drivers get off easier than drivers in other states, but wherever you live, filing even a single auto insurance claim will sharply boost your annual premium. “Rates really do increase a lot more than the average consumer would realize. It’s 41 percent The 5 Fundamentals of Retirement Finances 02/02/2015 07:00pm • It's tough for many retirees to handle the financial part of their lives. Retirees used to have a pension, and they could let other people worry about the financial markets. Now we have to take on that worry ourselves. But while we need to be watchful over our financial future, as long as we keep th Lindsay Lohan pitches car insurance in Super Bowl ad 01/30/2015 07:51am • WASHINGTON --  Lindsay Lohan, who's had her share of alcohol and driving under the influence problems is starring in a Super Bowl ad for a car insurance company. Lohan dropped a big hint Tuesday on her Facebook page, with a video showing her behind the wheel of a car, asking if anyone needed a l 5 unusual ways to make extra money 01/29/2015 09:00am • If you're looking to find ways to make easy money, then you're in the right place. Looking for new job or getting a raise at your existing one are not your only options when it comes to boosting your income. If you're open to putting ads on your car or to being the next NASA test subject, then here