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10 Tips for Managing Time in Retirement 06/14/2018 08:00pm • A major benefit of retirement is that you no longer have to punch a time clock. But this can be a mixed blessing. Without the structure of job and family, you might begin to feel disoriented. Perhaps you can't remember what day of the week it is, or you suddenly realize that a whole year has passed Best free food deals and specials for Father's Day 2018 06/14/2018 08:00pm • Whether Dad prefers Sunday brunch, a steak dinner or a sweet treat, there's a Father's Day deal or restaurant freebie that will satisfy him without busting your budget. Can't make it out to eat with Dad on Father's Day? Giving him a gift card to his favorite restaurant could be the next best thin Tips for beach rentals through VRBO, Airbnb Tips for beach rentals through VRBO, Airbnb 06/13/2018 12:15am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying, 7 Ways to Debt-Proof Your Summer 06/12/2018 08:00pm • As the weather heats up, so does consumer spending. Americans not only dish out more money on travel and entertainment from June to August than other times of year, but the relaxed, laid-back vibe of the season entices people to track their spending less, leading to careless credit card swiping. W Can you benefit from a store credit card? 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Store credit cards offer discounts and perks for frequent shoppers, but they aren't for everyone. If you frequently shop with a particular retailer and can pay off your balance before interest charges apply, you may benefit from a store credit card. Before you apply, consider how much value you c Wine of the Week: Father's Day gift suggestions Wine of the Week: Father's Day gift suggestions 06/08/2018 08:41am • A Father's Day song, written to the tune of "My Favorite Things" Bottles of rosé and glasses with bubbles; Merlot with lamb chops To help with your troubles; Chardonnay opened just in time for the spring These are a few of my favorite things. Wines by the cases or just a lone bottle; Delic How to Create a Budget That Prioritizes Experiences Over Things 06/07/2018 08:00pm • The days of dreaming about McMansions and luxury cars seem to be dwindling. Nowadays people are more likely to want a tiny house and a lift on Uber. "We're moving into the experience age," says Cary George, CEO of TripGift, a U.K.-based company that sells travel gift cards and offers booking servic Here's When You Don't Have to Tip 06/06/2018 08:00pm • How do you know when to tip?The rules for tipping are constantly changing. While it's always good practice to tip your waiter or bartender, there are situations in which the protocol isn't so clear. For example, if a food truck's credit card processing system suggests a tip, do you shell out? What i How Postponing Student Loan Payments Increases Costs for Recent College Grads 06/05/2018 08:00pm • Postponing payment on student loans can be tempting for many new graduates who feel cash-crunched, but doing so can lead to ballooning payments down the road. Borrowers can postpone their monthly loan payments with forbearance, but unpaid interest during forbearance still accrues and capitalizes. Th Ellicott City local government, church ask for volunteers after flood disaster Ellicott City local government, church ask for volunteers after flood disaster 05/29/2018 03:35pm • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — When there's a disaster such as the flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland, some people feel inspired to donate something — and in this case, Howard County hopes it's cash. The redistribution of tangible items can create logistical problems, but the Community Foundation of H Best Summer Shopping Days for 2018 05/28/2018 08:00pm • The span of Memorial Day to Labor Day may seem like a dead zone between major shopping holidays. However, there are several great times to shop if you want to find tools, clothing and tech on sale. Read on for your summer shopping calendar. June Father's Day sales. Father's Day is June 17 in 201 Ellicott City businesses, residents seek help, donations Ellicott City businesses, residents seek help, donations 05/28/2018 11:54am • WASHINGTON — Residents and businesses are asking for donations to help the historic town get back on its feet following the massive flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland, on Sunday evening. The local Red Cross is working with Howard County Office of Emergency Management in their relief efforts, a 9 Ways to Invest in Red-Hot Tech Stocks 05/17/2018 08:00pm • Tech leads the S&P 500 so far this year.Tech stocks have returned 11 percent so far this year, trumping the Standard & Poor's 500 index to retain their place as the market's leading sector despite a volatile April performance. The general outlook for tech stocks is cautious optimism, says Ma Are Cash Wedding Registries Worth It? 05/14/2018 08:00pm • Today's brides and grooms may not need another set of frying pans. They may be marrying later, often after living together, which means their shelves are already stuffed with sheets, towels and dinnerware. In fact, they may need to declutter, not accumulate more stuff. So, instead of registering fo Macy's Inc (M) Stock Downgraded on Core Business Concerns 05/09/2018 08:00pm • Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M) stock has found its stride in the past six month, gaining 50 percent on the strength of a better-than-feared holiday shopping season. However, Morgan Stanley downgraded Macy's stock on Thursday and said the business may not be doing as well as it seems. Morgan Stanley analyst K
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