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Holiday gifts for stargazers 12/18/2014 10:21am • Ho, ho, ho! Happy holidays! Welcome to the “What’s Up? The Space Place” holiday edition to get some great gift ideas for that stargazer of yours. OK, you have six shopping days left, but don’t panic. Internet shopping and quick shipping will get that star-minded someone, including possibl 6 Rookie Mistakes Last-Minute Shoppers Often Make 12/17/2014 07:00pm • It's crunch time. If you haven't finished your holiday shopping, you're not alone. This week, the coupon site RetailMeNot.com reported that 56 percent of 1,022 shoppers surveyed between Nov. 21-26 said they typically still have gifts left to purchase by "Panic Saturday," the unofficial name for the How to Get Free Shipping on Last Minute Orders 12/17/2014 07:00pm • If you're beginning to panic because the holidays are quickly approaching and you haven't finished shopping, don't let a time crunch send you into a tailspin that involves going way over budget. Take a deep breath, check your list and do some quick research to see what you can afford. Lucky for yo Get Crafty to Earn College Scholarship Cash 12/17/2014 07:00pm • The holiday season is in full swing, and along with all of your baking and shopping, you may be attempting a few holiday crafts. If you love crafting during Christmas, or at any time of year, you'll probably be surprised to learn that there are a few scholarships out there for students who enjoy art Last Minute Holiday Gifts You Don't Need to Wrap 12/16/2014 07:00pm • Though it seems to last forever these days, the holiday season will come to a close in just a couple of weeks. If you have not yet begun your shopping, this is definitely the time to get on it. But if braving the malls isn't your thing (and who can blame you?) then I put together a list of last-min Rental Report: 10 Gifts Under $50 For Apartment Dwellers 12/16/2014 01:15pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. The season of giving Gift Ideas for Last-Minute Shoppers 12/15/2014 07:00pm • Like most Americans, you are probably in the midst of your busiest shopping season of the year. Whether you're happily plowing through your list or stumped on what to get that special someone in your life, we have some suggestions, based on current trends and our favorite frugal shopping strategies The Best Holiday Gifts to Buy in December 12/15/2014 07:00pm • Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, it's time to get your hands dirty and focus on checking off your holiday shopping list. In reality, the deals get better on certain items after those two well-known sales days. Since retailers need to meet their projected quarterly and year 3 Things You Must Know Before Making That Impulse Buy 12/14/2014 07:00pm • When it comes to money, few things are more exciting -- or more potentially fraught with peril -- than an impulse purchase. Some people might not be able to resist a pair of designer shoes. For others, their weakness might be the newest gotta-have-it electronic gadget or the latest best-selling nove 5 Price-Match Policies You Should Read Closely 12/14/2014 07:00pm • Procrastinating on your holiday shopping doesn't mean you're too late to get a great deal. Many major retailers promise to match lower prices offered by competitors.But price matching isn't always as easy as it sounds. Due to long lists of exclusions, it's often hard to tell when your purchase quali How to Save Money on Your New Year's Eve Party 12/14/2014 07:00pm • Gift shopping may have us pinching pennies for other activities at this time of year, but that doesn't mean we have to skimp on throwing an incredible New Year's Eve bash for friends and family. From invitations and decorations to the food and drinks, I have some swank tips in my back pocket to sha 8 Last-Minute DIY Holiday Gifts 12/13/2014 07:00pm • Did you leave your do-it-yourself gift making until the last minute? You don't have to scrap handmade presents altogether. Instead, check out these super simple DIY gifts. Most of them cost less than $10, and take under an hour to make. 1. Jar gifts. What could be easier than tossing the ingredie How to avoid shipping fees on late holiday gifts 12/11/2014 06:09pm • By Allison Keyes, wtop.com WASHINGTON -- If you're a last-minute shopper worried about whopping shipping fees, don't panic. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch says there are many ways to get around them and still have gifts delivered in time for the holiday. "Lots of retailers offer free shi What's a good bargain at a dollar store -- and what isn't 12/11/2014 01:53am • WASHINGTON -- If you still have holiday shopping to do, dollar stores can help. You just have to know what is worth spending your hard-earned dollar on. Ornaments, wrapping paper and holiday cards are all good dollar-store deals, according to Kiplinger Personal Finance. Kiplinger found you 9 Cheap Hobbies for Restless Winter Months 12/10/2014 07:00pm • The chill of the winter months can bring a restlessness associated with the need to stay indoors. Warmer places in the United States, such as Southern California, Florida and Hawaii, don't require a drastic change to regular activities in the winter, while colder regions, like the Midwest and Northe