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Customers say goodbye as Smitty McGee's in Fenwick closes its doors for good 02/09/2022 10:34am • Smitty McGee's Restaurant and Raw Bar — an Irish-themed sports bar in West Fenwick Island that opened its doors more than 30 years ago — closed for good Saturday, and customers have taken to social media to say farewell. "By far the best wings ever. Too many memories. Sad day," Joshua Tho What to Know About Amazon Prime 02/08/2022 07:00pm • Amazon is raising the price of its popular membership program, Amazon Prime, from $119 to $139 a year, starting Feb. 18. For members who pay monthly, the price is increasing from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. The retail giant says it plans to increase membership benefits along with the price hike, suc 23 Top Things to Do in Columbia, South Carolina 02/08/2022 07:00pm • (Note: Some attractions may require COVID-19 testing or vaccination proof and capacity restrictions may be in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Check directly with the attraction website before your trip.) The mid-sized capital city of Columbia, South Carolina, is steeped in history and buzzing How to Save Money for Your Kids 02/07/2022 07:00pm • Starting a family almost always means parents will need to make adjustments to their finances. From buying birthday presents to paying fees for extracurricular activities, raising kids can be costly. "If you look at the cost of college, that number is pretty staggering," says Kara Duckworth, a certi Looking for love? Fix your credit score 02/07/2022 09:24am • With Valentine’s Day coming up, there will be seductive gifts and intimate dinners. But you know what is really sexy? Being financially responsible. Especially now. More Business News “Over half of people would break up with their significant other if he or she spent irres How to Compare Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses 01/27/2022 07:00pm • The best credit card sign-up bonuses can provide you with hundreds of dollars in cash, travel rewards or general rewards points. But without the right context for some rewards programs, it can be difficult to know how much value you're getting. On the surface, some bonuses may seem bigger, but when Premium Card Comparison: American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X and Chase Sapphire Reserve 01/26/2022 07:00pm • If you're a frequent traveler, having a premium credit card can improve your travel experience immensely. This type of card offers valuable perks like airport lounge access, annual travel credits and high rewards on your purchases. There are a variety of premium credit cards to choose from, so how Crypto Taxes: Your Guide to Navigating the Chaos 01/20/2022 07:00pm • Failing to properly report and pay taxes on cryptocurrency holdings might have gone unnoticed in years past, but experts say those days are over. The Internal Revenue Service has again and again signaled its efforts to not only enforce the tax code in the world of virtual currency, but to target cry Cybersecurity report finds lack of risk assessments by Maryland state agencies 01/19/2022 10:23am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A report released by the Maryland Cybersecurity Coordinating Council on Tuesday found that over 60% of surveyed state agencies have not pe Virginia Tire & Auto wants more women, and it’s offering signing bonuses 01/07/2022 10:10am • Virginia Tire & Auto employee Sarah Price, a warehouse manager at the Sterling location. (Courtesy Jim Folliard / Virginia Tire & Auto) McLean, Virginia-based Virginia Tire & Auto is recruiting, and it wants to attract more women to an automotive repair career. The 46-year-old com Free Lunch Friday 01/05/2022 02:42pm • Who says there’s no such thing as a free meal? WTOP and Silver Diner bring you FREE LUNCH FRIDAY for friends and family! To thank you for spending your day with WTOP and visiting WTOP.com from home, we want to help feed your friends and family! Each Friday we’ll award each of three winners a $1 Important Financial Dates to Mark on Your Calendar 12/28/2021 07:00pm • Get financially organized.If your New Year's money resolution is to stay on top of your finances, a calendar can help.After all, much of staying organized with your finances means keeping track of dates. Just as you don't want to be late with a credit card bill, you really don't want to be late fili 8 Sites to Sell Gift Cards Online 12/26/2021 07:00pm • While many of us love gift cards, sometimes they just don't hit the mark. Maybe you received a gift card to a hardware store but aren't a DIYer, or you've collected several gift cards for fast-food chains while trying to eat healthier. These unwanted gift cards may go into a desk drawer and be forgo How Many Mortgage Lenders Should You Apply To? 12/22/2021 07:00pm • When you're ready to apply for a mortgage loan, you'll likely hear that you should shop around for multiple mortgage offers. 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