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Do's and Don'ts of Using Store Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping 09/17/2018 08:00pm • With the winter holidays fast approaching, you may be wondering how to maximize savings on gifts with store credit cards. And you may be considering applying for a store-brand credit card to take advantage of generous discounts, exclusive savings and other perks and loyalty rewards as you stock up How to Remove Yourself as a Co-Signer on a Loan 09/17/2018 08:00pm • When a family member or friend asks you to co-sign on a debt, that person isn't requesting a small favor. If you accommodate the request, you'll be putting your cash, credit score and perhaps future access to credit on the line. Even if your friend is responsible when repaying the loan, an unexpect The Best Deals for National Cheeseburger Day 2018 09/16/2018 08:00pm • National food holidays are an excellent time to score free or discounted food. With restaurants eager to use these annual celebrations to self-promote, deal hunters can find plenty of special offers and limited-time menu items. And Sept. 18, National Cheeseburger Day 2018, is no different. Read on 7 Steps for Your Fall Financial Checkup 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it's easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a May survey by Capital One found that 87 percent of Americans say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. "It is easy for pe 10 Classic and Unique Retirement Gift Ideas 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Many people want to recognize a valued colleague's retirement with a gift. Here are some thoughtful ways to wish a co-worker well in retirement. Sentimental retirement gifts. Scrapbooks, photo albums and collections of notes from customers, clients or colleagues are often the most meaningful retire Loudoun Co. police make two arrests in larceny from vehicle spree 09/09/2018 09:07am • WASHINGTON — Two Virginia men are in custody after an exhaustive police investigation into a multi-jurisdiction larceny spree throughout Loudoun County. The Loudoun County Sheriff's office allege Edward L. Campbell, Jr., 25, of Ashburn and Craig Nipper-Duval, 22, of Herndon are responsible for Sips, bites, DJs and deals: Twilight Shop returns to Georgetown 08/24/2018 10:43am • WASHINGTON — More than 65 Georgetown merchants will take part in Georgetown's second-annual Georgetown Twilight Shop Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will include sales and events along M Street, Wisconsin Avenue and Georgetown's side streets. There will be five outdoor DJs throughout Georg 3 Amazon Scams to Avoid 08/23/2018 08:00pm • If you're an avid Amazon shopper, you may be leaving yourself vulnerable to cybercrime and scam artists. Why? Criminals go where the money is, and Amazon is an influential and popular retailer. Here's the reality: While you may think your personal information is safeguarded, con artists are more sop Proven Strategies for Earning More Credit Card Points 08/14/2018 08:00pm • If you're saving for an upcoming trip or a big purchase, credit card rewards can help you reach your goal. The market for credit card miles, points and cash back is a lucrative one. In fact, Gary Leff, author at frequent flyer site View from the Wing, says it's become a kind of "arms race" between i DC offers help for parents behind on child support 07/31/2018 04:20pm • WASHINGTON — For the next month, parents in D.C. who are behind on their child-support payments can get some help getting back on track. D.C.'s child-support amnesty program runs Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, the Office of the Attorney General announced. If parents make a "good-faith effort" to pa How to Kick Your Adult Child Out of the House 07/30/2018 08:00pm • These days, having an adult child live at home is relatively commonplace. As of 2016, 15 percent of 25- to 35-year-olds were living in their parents' home, according to a 2017 study from Pew Research Center. For many well-meaning parents, welcoming their adult children home means helping them manag The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2018-19 07/30/2018 08:00pm • Enjoy complimentary perks, favorable redemption rates and more by enrolling in one (or more) of these rewards programs.Travel expenses can add up quickly, so why not take advantage of savings when possible? Considering factors everyday travelers value, such as available benefits and ease of earning Is There a Right Age for Your Teen to Get a Credit Card? 07/29/2018 08:00pm • One of the toughest ordeals you'll face as a parent is teaching your child to drive and then trusting that your now-licensed child is safe behind the wheel. Right around that same time, financial experts recommend preparing for a different rite of passage that also requires trust -- letting your ch Need for blood donations in DC area is at 'high critical level' 07/25/2018 05:11pm • WASHINGTON —  The D.C. region's main supplier of donated blood is looking to attract more donors, even offering a $10 gas card incentive, as the area's blood supplies dwindle. "The need ... is at a high critical level," said Heather Wade, manager of donor recruitment for Inova Blood Donor Serv 7 Ways to Boost Your Travel Budget 07/24/2018 08:00pm • While taking a vacation is supposed to provide an escape from the stressors of everyday life, managing an escalating travel budget can be anything but relaxing. In fact, the 2017 Stress in America study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 62 percent of Americans point to m