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Even a little Christmas gift-induced credit card debt will be a Grinch 12/12/2023 02:43pm • We all want to buy presents for our loved ones, but take care when racking up credit card debt. The consequence of spending a little more money before Christmas might catch up with your credit score after New Year's. "It is probably more the norm than the exception that people take on additional ‘It’s lending on steroids’: How Buy Now, Pay Later companies are meeting an influx of demand despite higher costs 12/09/2023 03:30am • New York (CNN) — In good economic times and bad, people’s self-control to spend within their means on gifts during the holiday season flies out the window. For decades, credit cards bore the brunt of compulsive holiday spending habits. But increasingly, they’re sharing the spotlight with B ¿Piensas comprar tarjetas de regalo? La policía publica video alertando de las estafas 12/08/2023 04:55pm • CALIFORNIA – La policía de Pinole está haciendo un llamado de alerta a los residentes ante una modalidad de estafa que tiene como objetivo las tarjetas de regalo.  Barry Duggan, sargento de la policía, publicó un video en Instagram explicando como los delincuentes realizan sus mani Ho, ho, ho! Gift ideas for stargazers in 2023 12/08/2023 03:30pm • OK, so you have someone on your holiday gift list that loves the stars. What to do, what to do… Don’t despair, here’s my annual WTOP "Gift Ideas For Stargazers." Internet shopping and quick shipping can get that star-minded someone their gift fairly quickly with very little hassle -- even i FTC warns social media giveaways may be fake 12/07/2023 09:30pm • It's the holiday season and if you're shopping on social media, be careful with giveaways claiming you'll win a prize. The Federal Trade Commission says it's likely a scam and many people are becoming victims. One in four people who reported losing money to fraud since 2021 said it started when a Things to do in the DC area: 15 holiday-themed bars and restaurants … and more! 12/07/2023 05:46am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. For those in search of festive D.C.-area spaces to enjoy holiday drinks in Reserve goalie Tenas grabs the spotlight at PSG with Donnarumma under pressure 12/07/2023 05:09am • PARIS (AP) — Criticized for recent glaring errors at Paris Saint-Germain, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma did not help his case with his awful tackle last weekend. The reckless move gave younger rival Arnau Tenas the chance to show off his class. And the Spanish goalie seized the moment. Wh Ways to Make an Extra $500 for the Holidays 12/06/2023 07:00pm • If you're like most people who are celebrating the winter holiday season, you're parting with more cash than you normally do from now until New Year's. According to a 2023 National Retail Federation report, Americans plan on spending an average of $875 during the holidays. If you've only saved a par It'll be Aldi vs. Lidl near U.Md.'s College Park campus 12/06/2023 12:19pm • The new grocery store is opening at 8904 62nd Avenue just off Greenbelt Avenue on Thursday. (Courtesy Aldi) Discount grocer Aldi will be opening its newest Maryland store in Berwyn Heights near the University of Maryland College Park campus this Thursday. The new Aldi, at 8904 62nd Avenue jus 0% credit card offers can provide holiday relief — if used wisely 12/06/2023 07:00am • It’s hard to say what kills the holiday buzz more: Putting away the festive decorations or a mountain of credit card debt that swells with every interest charge. But not all credit cards charge interest, at least for a time. If you lack cash on hand to buy all the holiday things, a 0% annual perce Holidays on Hold: Student Loan Repayment Has Borrowers Trimming Budgets 12/05/2023 07:00pm • Federal student loan payments resumed in October just ahead of the holiday season, so it may not come as a surprise that most Americans with college loan debt plan to spend less money this year on family gatherings, festive trimmings and gift-giving, according to a November survey from U.S News. And Holiday Tipping Guide: Who to Tip and How Much 12/04/2023 07:00pm • The holidays are traditionally a time to tip those who have made your life easier, more convenient or more enjoyable throughout the year. Christmas tips also provide a financial boost to workers who may be struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season. "Tips go a long way to supplementing i Season's fleecing: Beware of fake holiday charities 12/04/2023 12:58pm •  The winter holidays typically bring out the best in people, with more giving to charities. But they also bring out the worst, with scammers stealing donations that are intended to help the less fortunate. With Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa nearing, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is How to Keep Holiday Spending in Check During Retirement 12/03/2023 07:00pm • Retirees living on Social Security and other fixed income streams may need to adjust their holiday spending strategy this year amid the high cost of food, retail goods and other items. But with a careful eye and a commitment to budgeting, it's still possible to have a great holiday while keeping you 11 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Senior Care 12/03/2023 07:00pm • Aging is a fact of life, and many older adults may reach a point when they can no longer look after themselves. Often, their adult children are left to determine when that time comes -- a challenging prospect for everyone involved. However, experts have identified a number of signs for adult childre