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4 Tips for a Disney World Vacation on a Budget 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Walt Disney World is known as the most magical place on earth, but the sticker shock from prices at the world-famous park is enough to put a damper on your dream vacation. Don't get discouraged. There are more than a few ways to save money on a trip to Disney World. From the time you book your tick How to Get a Free Hotel Upgrade 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Nothing beats receiving VIP hotel perks -- especially when they're free. Complimentary Champagne, fruit bowls, welcome gifts and accommodations with impressive views are a few coveted privileges, but nowadays hotels are going above and beyond to entice guests with extra amenities and bonuses, from Fairfax Co. officer helps restore woman’s faith after robbery 03/08/2017 04:11pm • WASHINGTON — An elderly woman’s faith was shaken after a frightening robbery, but a heartwarming gesture by a Fairfax County police officer helped restore it. The 69-year-old woman, who declined to provide her name because she said it’s all about the police officer, sent a thank-you card to The Cost of Convenience: When Saving Time Sabotages Your Budget 02/28/2017 07:00pm • With new mobile apps and digital tools popping up every day, it's easy to succumb to their convenience without giving much thought to how they're impacting our budgets. Interestingly, the term "convenience" is associated with increased costs. Consider convenience stores, where you pay a premium for Va. woman targeted by immigration phone scam part of trend 02/27/2017 10:51pm • WASHINGTON — The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is warning of an increase in phone scams targeting immigrants. The scammers may be taking advantage of fears tied to President Donald Trump's stance on stringent enforcement of immigration laws and curbing illegal immigration. In a case report Suspect wanted for killing turtle during burglary in Baltimore Co. 02/27/2017 09:34pm • WASHINGTON — Police have arrested one suspect and are looking for another in connection to a burglary from last month that involved the death of a resident's turtle in Parkville, Maryland. While the resident was away, two men had entered a home on Barnwell Court in Parkville through a ground-fl Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses: What to Know Before You Cash In 02/26/2017 07:00pm • Credit cards with big sign-up bonuses are everywhere these days, and they're grabbing a lot of attention. That's understandable. The lure of getting 50,000 or 100,000 reward points just for signing up for a credit card can be considerable. Cash-back fans have plenty to get excited about, too. They How to Avoid Tax Scams 02/21/2017 07:00pm • The IRS recently released its "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2017, and it includes fake charities, email phishing scams and even frivolous tax arguments, where the taxpayer refuses to pay taxes on religious or moral grounds. Two perennial threats that pop up year after year: tax ID theft, wher Buy These 4 Items During the Post-Valentine's Day Sales 02/15/2017 07:00pm • Valentine's Day has come and gone, but the serious deals on romantic wares can make a difference on your wallet for months afterward. Besides the obvious grab of delicious discounted chocolates to enjoy on the car ride home, there are plenty of ways to make these sales work hard for your budget all 9 Fantastic Valentine's Day Sales for 2017 02/12/2017 07:00pm • As youngsters sprinkle glitter onto paper hearts, and couples struggle to secure restaurant reservations, retailers are getting ready for Valentine's Day in their own way. With Feb. 14 looming, stores are launching sweet sales and heart-pounding promotions. During Valentine's Day sales, stores not o The Best Valentine's Day Gift That Couples Should Exchange 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Chocolates are fine. Teddy bears are cute. Roses are a surefire hit. But one of the best gifts that a couple can exchange on Valentine's Day doesn't cost a cent. This gift might be a bit unconventional, but it can do wonders for your relationship. Yes, Valentine's Day is a great time for some down 4 sales to shop in February — and what to buy 02/10/2017 09:00am • If you've had your wallet on lockdown since the holidays, now is maybe the time to loosen those chains. February brings some deep discounts -- from Valentine's Day gifts to smartphone upgrades and tax software -- so it's prime time for treating yourself and others. Valentine's Day sales. Vale 7 fun and frugal Valentine's Day activities for singles 02/09/2017 09:00am • Sure, we all know that Valentine's Day is a contrived holiday, manufactured by the greeting card companies. But that doesn't mean that you want to be excluded from it just because you're unattached -- especially if you're newly single. The truth is that even if you feel like the only kid in class to Best days to shop in 2017 02/08/2017 09:00am • As a consumer, you can time your shopping trips to take advantage of deep discounts during holiday promotions. To help you map out your shopping calendar, here is a guide to the very best upcoming sales dates for 2017. Game Day Sales -- Early February What to shop: HDTVs. Where to shop: Am Cheapskate or money-smart? Navigate these sticky Valentine's Day situations 02/08/2017 09:00am • Valentine's Day is full of awkward situations for money-conscious Casanovas. They have to navigate the romantic night out, probably with a fixed-price menu at a swanky restaurant. They need to negotiate the gift -- of chocolates, jewelry or something else -- that can't be too cheap. And then there's