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Don't click on that link: Police warn of package delivery scam 12/20/2016 12:38pm • WASHINGTON -- 'Tis the season of package deliveries and internet scams trying to lure cash or personal information from unsuspecting consumers. Manassas City Police last week issued a warning to residents about a DHL package delivery scam. Customers receive an email asking them to click on a link Best times to leave town to beat holiday traffic 12/18/2016 03:42pm • WASHINGTON -- AAA says this year will be a record breaker, with more than 103 million Americans traveling this holiday season -- and most will be driving. Ninety-one percent of those traveling will be taking to the road, which is 93.6 million people, AAA said. The travel period is from Friday, De Why you might rethink getting that puppy for Christmas 12/17/2016 10:26pm • WASHINGTON — If you’re thinking about gifting your loved one an animal for Christmas, you might want to put that decision on hold. Lauren Lipsey, director of rehoming for Humane Rescue Alliance, said that picking a pet should be a group decision and no choices should be made without the conse Ex-Metro Transit officer indicted on terror, obstruction charges 12/15/2016 02:58pm • WASHINGTON — A Metro Transit Police officer was indicted on federal terrorism charges on Thursday. Nicholas Young, 37, of Fairfax, Virginia, is charged with of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and obstruction of justice, the U.S. attorney’s office for How to Save Money as a Last-Minute Holiday Shopper 12/14/2016 07:00pm • If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, don't panic. You're not alone. In fact, on Dec. 15 of last year, the National Retail Federation reported that 90 percent of holiday shoppers still had gifts, food, decor or other holiday items to buy for the upcoming holiday. If you have gifts to 10 last-minute holiday gift ideas for $20 or less 12/13/2016 11:50pm • The big holiday celebration begins in a few days, and you've suddenly realized that you completely spaced out when it came to buying a gift for Uncle Walter or your cousin's girlfriend. Never fear. Here are a ton of great gifts for those unplanned moments. These items cost around $20 or less. 4 Ways to Give the Gift of College Savings 12/13/2016 07:00pm • Every December, for the past 10 years, Lloyd Gurley has put money into his two grandsons' college savings accounts. He views the money as a gift and likes doing so at the end of the year because it allows him to contribute in a systematic way. "It is the Christmas season , and that is a good time t How to Prevent Package Theft This Holiday Season 12/13/2016 07:00pm • With online shopping at a record high, delivery boxes left on doorsteps, porches and in mailboxes may prove enticing to criminals this holiday season. According to a 2016 Holiday Results Adobe Digital Insights report, Cyber Monday online sales hit $3.45 billion, up more than 12 percent compared to l Dos and Don'ts of Last-Minute Holiday Shopping 12/13/2016 07:00pm • If you've put off holiday shopping for yet another weekend and still can't get through your growing holiday to-do list, make sure that you're not paying a premium for last-minute gifts. Shopping at the last minute may be your only option, but there are still steps you can take to keep costs down and Budget-friendly secret Santa gift ideas 12/13/2016 09:20am • When you're a youngster, December is a marvelous month, when snowflakes first tumble down from the sky and colorful presents begin appearing beneath shimmering Christmas trees. When you're an adult, the holidays can be a decidedly less magical time, when roads ice over, shopping malls crowd and y Did you misbehave at the office party? Do this 12/12/2016 11:29am • WASHINGTON — Much of the advice this time of year is about what not to do at your office holiday party. But what if you do it? Blaming the open bar on Monday morning for your inappropriate behavior or comments will not get you off the hook. Instead, try a sincere apology. “The best tip is 5 Ways Holiday Shopping Tests Your Financial Literacy 12/08/2016 07:00pm • The holiday shopping season is a hectic, expensive time of year, with much to do, many pitfalls to avoid and little room for error. That's abundantly clear when you consider that the average person is expected to spend nearly $936 on holiday purchases, according to the National Retail Federation, wh 6 Ways to Avoid Debt This Holiday Season 12/08/2016 07:00pm • This time of year, dubbed the giving season, often brings along a coal in the stocking: debt. Shoppers spend so much effort buying the perfect gifts that it leaves them in a financial bind come the New Year. Maybe it speaks to the large hearts of family, but it's not the type of surprise to have on 5 holiday gifts to help your friends become wealthy 12/08/2016 06:00am • Who needs to fight Black Friday crowds when you can sit at home in your armchair, enjoying a day with the family? Better yet, how about a day helping your friends prepare to become wealthy while you're at home in your armchair? This list is for you. While not every gift here will make you or your fr 9 creative gifts for the health junkies on your list 12/08/2016 05:30am • 'Tis the season -- for shopping! Or, if you're like me, 'tis the season for procrastination. I usually wind up waiting until the last minute because I just don't know what to buy. But perhaps this year I'll be more inspired -- and you will too -- by these health-related ideas on my nutritionist pals