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8 Gifts Kids Can Make for Father's Day 06/11/2015 08:00pm • Do-it-yourself Father's Day gifts are all well and good. But if you're the one slaving away with the hot glue gun and hammer, a gift that's supposed to be from your kids may be less meaningful. Get the kids in on the action -- regardless of their age -- with these creative Father's Day gifts they ca Motown memories with Martha Reeves at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club 06/11/2015 02:56am • WASHINGTON -- She shook us off the sidewalk with "Dancing in the Street," made us sweat to "Heat Wave" and proved there's "Nowhere to Run" when fate is determined to make you a Motown star. Now, Martha Reeves of the legendary Martha & The Vandellas hits Bethesda Blues & Jazz Cl How to Get More Out of Your Credit Cards 06/08/2015 08:00pm • Some people are legitimately shopaholics, and this article isn't really for them. If you can't keep your spending under control, then cash is usually the best way to go. However, if you aren't carrying debt yet still aren't using rewards credit cards, then you're missing out. Rewards cards are cre 3 Rules of Business Card Etiquette 05/31/2015 08:00pm • The business card -- an often underestimated workhorse of networking -- can be a powerful tool in forging new and memorable relationships. However, many people have never stopped to think about the rules regarding the small but mighty card. Remember these tips before you hand over your contact info 5 Reasons Every Boomer Should Stick to a Budget 05/28/2015 08:00pm • Americans are notoriously poor savers. According to a 2014 Bankrate survey of about 1,000 U.S. adults, 60 percent of Americans could not afford to pay for most unexpected expenses. If you're in retirement or close to retirement, this could be a big problem. But there is a way boomers can be better p New grad guide: 6 smart money moves for those just starting out 05/28/2015 10:18am • WASHINGTON -- So, you’ve recently graduated from college and just landed your first job. Congratulations! Now that you’re gainfully employed and about to deposit the first of many paychecks in your bank account, how will you make sure that you avoid living paycheck to paycheck? While your tim The New Grad's Guide to Good Credit 05/27/2015 08:00pm • Congratulations on your graduation! Your credit score is probably one of the last things on your mind as you start a new chapter of your life, but consider these two facts:1. An excellent credit score could save you hundreds of dollars a year and hundreds of thousands over the course of your life.2. How to take a frugal camping vacation 05/26/2015 10:00am • One of the best ways to explore new areas of the country and soak up the sun in the great outdoors is camping. One summer, I was working for a company that traveled to a new city each week and I would camp most of those weekends rather than paying for a hotel. Campsites ranged from free to $30 a nig How to Cut Your Moving Costs in Half 05/20/2015 08:00pm • May through September is the most popular time of year to move, due to warmer weather, leases ending and houses going on the market. If you're one of the many preparing to move soon, you might think it's going to cost a fortune, especially because prices for moving services will spike due to larger 4 Ways to Grow a College Savings Account Quickly 05/19/2015 08:00pm • Among families that are actively saving for their children's college education, only 27 percent are using 529 plans and other similar accounts that can provide considerable tax advantages, according to a 2015 study from student lender Sallie Mae. Instead, nearly half of families saving for college Are You a Supermarket Snob? 05/12/2015 05:00am • Plenty of consumers open their hearts and wallets to a grocery store that has a reputation for high-quality foods, and then never shop anywhere else. In fact, Jim Abbott, a sales and marketing manager in Cleveland, Ohio, probably speaks for a lot of people when he says: "I avoid the discount groc 10 Ways to Give Your Finances a Facelift 05/11/2015 08:00pm • If you find yourself struggling to get on top of your bills or slowly adding to your mound of debt each month, then it might be time for an intervention. These 10 ideas will help you proactively take control of your money so you feel like you're making steady progress toward greater financial securi 5 Ways to Spend Less on Graduation Festivities 05/10/2015 08:00pm • Graduating signifies the beginning of a new adventure. It's natural to want to celebrate, but celebrating isn't always the most budget-friendly activity. Follow these five tips to cut costs without sacrificing quality on graduation festivities. Make Your Own Invitations When sending out graduation The 4 best financial gifts to give a college graduate (other than money) 05/07/2015 10:30am • WASHINGTON — Soon-to-be college graduates are filling auditoriums and stadiums, ready to receive their newly minted degrees and embark on their chosen careers. But the vast majority has never had a personal finance class. Getting a regular paycheck after living frugally during college years can 9 Useful Graduation Gifts That Don't Cost a Fortune 05/07/2015 08:30am • Support your college grad's new career path and show you care with a practical but thoughtful graduation gift. Any grad will appreciate a gift they can use at the new office or during the job search. The good news is you don't have to spend a fortune to give them a gift they will remember forever.