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5 ways you're wasting money during the holidays 12/08/2016 05:00am • It's a yearly tradition for many consumers. Every January, you suddenly realize you have less money than normal. And then you realize you're poor because in December, you mistakenly thought you were very rich. Want to end that tradition this year? Start by looking at how you're spending your mone 10 girl power gifts to consider giving 12/08/2016 04:00am • We all want to raise powerful, self-assured girls. Luckily, role models are everywhere -- from women we know to strong female characters in feature films and cartoons. Female superhero toys, building sets for girls and motivational apparel provide many gift choices for the girls on your holiday list 7 home changes that can recoup what you spend on holiday shopping 12/07/2016 10:00pm • Holiday shopping season is officially in full swing, and while it feels so good to shower those you love with the shiniest, sparkliest, make-their-dreams-come-true gifts, it can also feel stressful watching your credit card bill tick up so swiftly. This year, shoppers will spend an average of $589 o 8 hobbies to make endless holiday gifts 12/07/2016 07:00pm • If you're still scratching your head as you put together your gift list for the holidays, don't overlook the opportunity to make gifts for your nearest and dearest. You don't have to be a professional artist, baker or gardener to produce heartfelt gifts that everyone will enjoy. Now is the perfect t 7 Ways to Turn Your Unwanted Gifts Into Cash 12/07/2016 07:00pm • If you attended a white elephant or Secret Santa gift exchange party this season, there's a good chance that you wound up with your share of unwanted gifts. For years, re-gifting was the best option for getting rid of that stuff, provided you could tolerate the risk of re-gifting to the wrong person 6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Holiday Bonus 12/07/2016 07:00pm • In the spirit of the season, 3 out of 4 companies will be handing out holiday bonuses this year, according to a survey of human resources and hiring managers by Accounting Principals. While some people may get just enough to take the family out to dinner, the average company bonus is reportedly $1,0 Holiday gift ideas that build financial knowledge 12/07/2016 09:26am • WASHINGTON — A holiday gift of financial knowledge will last longer than a gift card or a fruitcake (OK, maybe not a fruitcake) and pay off for the rest of the recipient’s life. An area financial adviser shared her recommendations for some great choices. Dawn Doebler, senior wealth adviser at The Best Days for Holiday Shopping in December 12/06/2016 07:00pm • If you missed (or deliberately avoided) the bargain bonanza that is Black Friday weekend, don't fret. There are plenty of opportunities in December to find discounts, whether you're shopping online or in store. As you work your way down your gift list, follow this guide for the best things to buy du Gift guide: Gift of financial empowerment 12/06/2016 12:05pm • WASHINGTON — I love giving gifts to my family and friends during the holidays. Throwing a gift card in an envelope has never been my style — I prefer choosing something personal and useful. Over the years, I’ve given so many scarves, cheese knives and wineglasses that this year I decided to College Football Corner: And then there were four 12/05/2016 01:45pm • WASHINGTON -- It's always an awkward transition from sports’ best regular season to its most frustrating. Fourteen weeks of thrills and chills spills into five more weeks of letting our football belt out a loop or two...while somewhere in there a champion will be crowned. Thank goodness ESPN h House of Steep in Cherrydale to close 12/02/2016 11:55pm • House of Steep, a tea house and “foot sanctuary” in Cherrydale, is closing after four years in business. The well-reviewed business, at 3800 Lee Highway, is based around a number of relaxing offerings: loose leaf tea, foot soaks, massages and reflexology. In an email to cust When to ship Christmas gifts to military members overseas 12/02/2016 06:56am • WASHINGTON — Planning to send a holiday care package or gifts to a loved one serving in the military? Here are all the dates you need to keep in mind to make sure your package makes it there in time for Christmas. The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday published a timeline detailing when you nee 4 Ways to Protect Family Finances 12/01/2016 07:00pm • Wanting to give children everything is a right of passage for parents, an urge that may never go away. From the new toy to the fancy car, showering children and grandchildren with gifts is something that financial advisor Celia Brugge sees often. For one set of clients, those who have become grandp 5 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow 12/01/2016 07:00pm • If you're constantly running out of money before your next paycheck arrives, you have a cash flow problem. And given that the holidays are a time when people tend to spend more money than usual, this is as good a time as any to think about how to manage money better. If you're often looking for ways 9 Shopping Destinations Worth Traveling to This Holiday Season 12/01/2016 07:00pm • 'Tis the season for shopping. And who says you have stick to your home turf as you pick out the perfect present for everyone on your list? This year, consider slipping away to world-class fashion capitals to peruse high-end department stores, trendy boutiques and bustling markets. From tried-and-tr