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Easy ways to boost morale of DC-area restaurant workers 12/14/2020 09:41am • Tipping well is the obvious way to make restaurant workers feel appreciated, but it's not the only way. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/DisobeyArt) D.C.-area restaurants appreciate any business they’re getting right now, but they face a difficult winter ahead with new restrictions on indoor dining a 7 Paid Online Survey Sites That Will Earn You Extra Money 12/14/2020 12:00am • It isn't too good to be true. There are paid online survey sites where you can earn extra money. Some of them are even reputable. But is it easy cash? Will you be able to buy your own island soon? No and no. Some of them may be worth your time, however, if you keep a few rules in mind: 1. Never pay Department of Employment Services partners with community organization to help DC area youth 12/13/2020 04:47pm • A new initiative with the Department of Employment Services (DOES) seeks to use music and mental health services to help D.C. youth retain employment. Ronald Moten with Check It Enterprises says their organization is partnering with the Go-Go museum and DOES to put together Moving Mountains and B Holiday tipping guide 12/10/2020 06:00am • The holidays are a traditional time to tip those who have made your life easier, more convenient or more enjoyable throughout the year. With 2020 being marked by widespread unemployment, holidays tips may be more important than ever for some workers. Meanwhile, other families might feel financially What Is Green Monday and Where to Shop This Year 12/10/2020 12:00am • Procrastination is rarely celebrated, but some may say that Green Monday is the ultimate online sales event for holiday shoppers who wait until the last minute to purchase gifts. What Is Green Monday?Similar to Cyber Monday, Green Monday is an online shopping holiday that takes place on the second Affordable Gifts That Are Easy to Ship 12/10/2020 12:00am • If you have a lot of people to shop for this holiday season, you may be thinking two things: What can I buy that's thoughtful but also inexpensive? And what's easy to ship? Because as the holidays draw closer, rushed shipping costs will balloon, and you likely would rather spend more of your money Grim outlook for Maryland restaurant business in survey 12/08/2020 01:51pm • The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the restaurant industry hard, and Maryland’s trade association said Tuesday that the state’s eateries had been hit harder than most. The Restaurant Association of Maryland said in a statement that a survey from the National Restaurant Association found that the s 15 Creative Ways to Save Money 12/08/2020 12:00am • How to save money is such a simple concept -- don't spend as much and put the excess funds in a savings account. And yet saving money can be maddeningly difficult. After all, there are so many distractions vying for our attention and wallet. Streaming services promise enlightening entertainment. Re 8 Great Financial Gifts for Kids 12/04/2020 12:00am • Many people have a different perspective on holiday gifts this year, after the challenges of 2020. Rather than spending a lot of money on stuff that can break or quickly lose a child's interest, families are also searching for gift ideas with lasting value. The following gifts can make a difference How holiday tipping might be different during COVID-19 pandemic 12/02/2020 07:05pm • Those who typically tip people around the holidays might reevaluate how they do that this year — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people minimize handling cash amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "The two big differences this year are staying away from cash and not providing ho Stores With the Best Return Policies and Worst Return Policies 12/01/2020 12:00am • Saving money when shopping is a sport -- one which requires skill to hunt down the best bargains. Beyond coupons and deals, there are other things you need to consider when trying to save money. For instance, a retailer's return policy can greatly affect your overall purchase and cost you more in th Holiday shopping for stargazers in 2020 11/25/2020 08:17am • Dear Santa, Even though COVID-19 is still with us as is the year we all want to forget, 2020, we can shop for Christmas and the holiday season. Once again it’s that time of year to shop for your fave stargazer. WTOP’s annual gifts for stargazers recommendations will help Santa provide goodies How to Manage Holiday Spending in Retirement 11/25/2020 12:00am • Retirees may be facing a different-looking holiday this year, with changes that include canceled trips or smaller gatherings. These shifts can also have a money-related impact. For retirees on a fixed income, it may be helpful to set up a financial strategy that aligns with the holiday activities i John Wall sort of responds to trade request rumors: 'No comment' 11/24/2020 07:07pm • Wall sort of responds to trade request rumors: 'No comment' originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonJohn Wall spoke to the media for the for the first time since his rumored trade request, prior to his "Thanksgiving Day Assist" food giveaway Tuesday evening.His response? "No comment," Give the gift of lasting memories this holiday season 11/23/2020 10:29am • This content is sponsored by the Visit Frederick. Clothing will wear out and toys will be cast aside, but memories are treasured forever. Give loved ones an experience they won’t forget this holiday season. From theater subscriptions to golf outings or whitewater rafting, treat your loved o