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What is credit card churning? 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Credit card churners take earning rewards to the next level. While a novice might be tempted to sign up for a new card just to snag some extra airline miles or a new tote bag, credit card churners strategically apply for cards that offer top-tier rewards and then maximize their benefits. While th Give the Gift of Stocks This Holiday Season 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Forget the iTunes gift card this holiday season. Why should you give a gift with no potential to grow when you can give a share of, say, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) instead? Giving stock doesn't have to break the bank either, as there are multiple ways to give shares as presents, including gift cards for p IRS receives iTunes gift cards in taxpayer scam 12/13/2017 04:34am • WASHINGTON — Crooks who are posing as the IRS are so convincing that victims presumably being pumped for personal information have been sending the IRS iTunes gift cards. "We're looking into the matter right now," IRS spokeswoman Cecilia Barreda said. "I don't have specifics about their e 7 Ski Holiday Vacation Deals 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Early season ski deals used to expire in November, when annual lift pass sales halted for the season and condos were filled up. But nowadays, in an effort to combat the sharing economy's sudden deluge of lodging options and fickle weather conditions, resorts have begun offering excellent values for 25 Holiday Gifts for Less Than $100 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Every year, holiday gift-givers struggle to find unique and affordable gifts for the people in their lives. Read on for 25 fantastic presents for less than $100. They're sure to charm even the pickiest person on your gift list. Gifts for Her Jewel of Havana Diamond Post Earrings $48 at JewelofHa Not going home for Christmas? DC-area activities for a bright holiday season 12/12/2017 04:42pm • WASHINGTON — So you didn’t save up enough money for an airline ticket or for some reason or another, you can’t make a trip home for the holidays this year. Fear not — you don’t have to spend the day listening to Marvin Gaye’s “I Want to Come Home for Christmas” while chugging eggnog. 50 Charming Small Towns to Visit If You Love Winter 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Wander in a winter wonderland in these picture-perfect snowy getaways.Whether you're clamoring for cold-weather fun in an inviting ski town -- complete with arresting alpine scenery, frosty sleigh rides and aprés-ski activities -- or a storybook idyll with historic streets, cozy bistros and spellbi Gift Ideas for Every Type of Yogi on Your List 12/11/2017 07:00pm • As a yogi, unwrapping yoga gloves or incense is about as exciting as finding a pack of socks under the tree. It just falls flat. I don't blame you, though, if you've fallen into this gift-giving trap. Buying gifts for a yoga practitioner is challenging. There are as many different yoga gifts as t 3 in 4 parents help adult kids pay bills, survey reveals 12/11/2017 12:38pm • WASHINGTON — For most parents, the cost of their kids doesn’t stop when they reach adulthood. A CreditCards.com survey says 74 percent of U.S. adults with children 18 and older help them pay their living expenses or debts. If accurate, that would be 49 million adults living in the U.S. who Don't Make These 6 Mistakes at Work During the Holidays 12/10/2017 07:00pm • 'Tis the season of office holiday parties, awkward workplace gift exchanges and that co-worker who decks herself out in Christmas sweaters and reindeer earrings every day from now until New Year's. Holidays at work can actually be a lot of fun -- especially with all those baked goods around -- but With grins and laughter, kids get help from DC police with holiday shopping 12/06/2017 07:37pm • WASHINGTON — Police and their companions were all armed at a D.C. event Wednesday: The officers were in uniform and the children with them had $100 gift cards, courtesy of Walmart. The Shop-with-a-Cop event included 100 D.C. police officers helping 100 D.C. children on a holiday shopping spre No more toys, please: How to request alternative gifts for your kids 12/06/2017 01:30am • Finding the perfect present for family and friends over the holidays is a struggle for many consumers. When it comes to selecting gifts for kids, however, toys are an easy and fun choice. After all, there's no greater joy than watching a child squeal in excitement upon opening a coveted game, dol 7 Stress-Busting Holiday Tips for People With Diabetes 12/04/2017 07:00pm • It's the holiday season -- are you feeling merry or stressed out? From traffic jams at the mall to increased social commitments to a longer to-do list, the holidays aren't always merry and bright. This time of year can be stressful. If you have diabetes, that extra stress is particularly concerning Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Owning a home can lead to a comfortable retirement. In theory, you buy a house when you're 30, faithfully make the mortgage payments for 30 years and at age 60 you own your house, free and clear. Now you have a solid nest egg and can sail into a worry-free retirement. But more often, here's how it w 5 Ways to Score Free Shipping on Holiday Gifts 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Even if you find great deals while shopping online for the holidays, paying shipping fees on every gift will quickly eat up your savings. Luckily, shipping costs don't have to be an annoying extra line in your holiday budget. If you start early and take a moment to explore your options, you can eva