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A guide to returning gifts during the holidays 12/26/2014 01:12am • WASHINGTON -- Christmas gifts have been opened, and many people may be left wondering, “What were they thinking?” as they seek ways to return gifts. Kiplinger Personal Finance editor Janet Bodnar breaks down what consumers need to know when returning. Know What to Expect Don’t expect to 10 Ways to Save More in the New Year 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Save more, spend lessThe new year often inspires us to aim for a fresh set of goals, including saving more money. If growing your bank account is one of your ambitions for 2015, these 10 ideas will help get you on the right path.Unload expensive debt.It's hard to direct money into savings when you'r The Best Gifts for Job Seekers 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Have you finished your holiday shopping, or are you still searching for the perfect gift for a friend or relative who is looking for a job? It's never too late to select a thoughtful gift for the job seeker in your life. Whether your friend or family member is a new college graduate, an unhappy care Should You Use Balance Transfer Credit Cards to Pay Off Holiday Debt? 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Many people feel apprehensive in the month of January. The days are short, the gym is crowded and if you weren't cautious in December, the January credit card bill might pack a wallop.It's really best not to finance holiday giving and celebration on credit -- set a calendar alert reminding yourself Cards, gifts cross religious lines 12/23/2014 06:20am • WASHINGTON (AP) _ Christmastime is here and a new poll reveals the cards and gifts that are part of celebrating the holiday are ubiquitous, even among those who don't share the Christian beliefs behind the story of the Magi who gave the first Christmas gifts.   According to the Associated Managing kids' Christmas expectations 12/22/2014 07:36pm • WASHINGTON -- It’s the holiday season. Kids are excited and are making out their wish lists. Although it is a tradition, this is also a potential source of frustration and unhappiness. Children may be focused on one ideal gift they want and have certain expectations for this holiday season. Som Give the ultimate holiday gift, the olive branch   12/22/2014 07:13am • WASHINGTON -- How would you like to give one of the most valuable gifts anyone could want to receive? It's free, ancient and timed tested throughout human history. Give the ultimate holiday gift, the olive branch. The olive branch is the perennial symbol of reconciliation, peace and healing. Holi Time is running out to shop for Christmas 12/22/2014 04:31am • WASHINGTON -- While time is running out to get your Christmas shopping done, you can still get one or two pieces to finish your list. So, what are D.C.-area residents still looking for? "Electronics," Xavier Alire said at Tyson's Corner Center.  "Televisions, flat screen TVs.  Things like t 5 Questions About Office Gift-Giving -- Answered 12/21/2014 07:00pm • Holiday gift-giving at the office can be a landmine. Do you give a gift to your boss? Do you have to buy gifts for all your co-workers? How about group gifts? Here are answers to five of the most frequent questions about workplace gift-giving: 1. Do I have to give a gift to my boss? You absolutel Beware of These 4 Return Policies 12/21/2014 07:00pm • Now that the 12 days of Christmas are coming to a close, it's time for the 12 (or so) days of Christmas returns to begin.Just in case your gift opening on the morning of Dec. 25 doesn't go quite as you expected, you'll probably want to know what your options are for returns.Although many major retai Montgomery County police brings Christmas joy to children 12/20/2014 02:46pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. -- It's beginning to look a little more like Christmas for some local children in need. On Saturday morning, some Montgomery County police officers played the role of jolly old Saint Nick. The goal was to help those who otherwise wouldn't have a merry Christmas. The officers wanted Families of women killed in crash seek holiday donations for their 10 children 12/20/2014 12:01pm • The families of  32 year old Typhani Wilkerson and her older sister 34 year old Tameika Curtis are raising money to ensure there will be presents under the tree for their children this Christmas. They were among five people killed on Oct. 11  when the Acura they were riding in was rear-ended by Holiday Anxiety: the Gift That Keeps on Giving 12/18/2014 07:00pm • Gifts, parties, family feasts and champagne countdowns -- who doesn't love the holidays? But for a lot of people, anxiety piles up with the presents, topped by a bright red bow. If your stocking is stuffed with holiday stress, these mental health tips can help. Why So Anxious? Money stress, socia More Gift Ideas for Last Minute Shoppers 12/18/2014 07:00pm • With less than a week before Christmas and Hanukkah well under way, there's not much time left for carefully crafted and well thought out gift giving. As deadlines for exchanging presents with friends and family draw nearer, the stress of holiday shopping compounds itself, as does the tendency to c Police: Stolen credit cards used to nab $8,500 in 8 minutes 12/18/2014 12:07pm • WASHINGTON - You could call them the "Eight Minute Mammas." Police are looking for two women who used stolen credit cards to buy about $8,500 in gift cards from the Target in Rockville, Maryland. And they did it in eight minutes. Montgomery County police say the pair walked into Target about 7