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10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in November 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Seconds after carving the turkey (or tofurkey, your pick) scores of money-savvy American consumers will cut to the chase known as Black Friday, then Cyber Monday, or for all we know Kitchen Appliance Wednesday, in the name of saving significant wads of cash. But with these pursuits come long lines How to Recover From Financial Mistakes Made in Your 20s 10/24/2018 08:00pm • So you made a few financial mistakes right out of college that you're still trying to correct. You finally understand the long-term implications of not paying attention to your credit score and not paying your credit card in full each month. Luckily, it's never too late to fix financial mistakes an Assassins Inc.: The Kremlin’s secret squad of killers Part 2 -- The Russian assassin's business model 10/24/2018 08:02am • In March 2016, WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green began investigating the suspicious deaths of Russian diplomats and others around the world linked, in some way, to the Kremlin. Some of them died in the U.S. — in New York and D.C. The deaths of some were deemed “natural.” Others w 12 best Halloween freebies and deals from restaurants 10/21/2018 08:00pm • You don't have to wait for trick-or-treat night to indulge in Halloween goodies. Plenty of restaurants are already serving up spooky sweets, drinks and other limited-time treats. And others are announcing Halloween events that offer fun and freebies. Here's where to dine if you need to grab a bit Mystery Newsmaker January 26 & 27 10/19/2018 12:33pm •   Listen to WTOP this Saturday and Sunday morning during the 8am hour for the WTOP Mystery Newsmaker Contest. We’ll play the voice of someone you’ve heard in the news this week on WTOP.  Be the first caller at 855-885-1035 to correctly identify the mystery newsmaker and win lift tickets How to Earn Rewards When You Have Bad Credit 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Let's say you're out to dinner with friends and when the bill comes, they whip out their fancy rewards credit cards. They're excited about the number of miles or points they're going to earn. But you don't have an elite credit card because your FICO score is less than 600. You kind of feel like an What Annual Income Is Required for a Credit Card? 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Once you've sat down at your computer to fill out a credit card application, hitting send can feel like you're transmitting your information into a black hole. Did you fill it out correctly? Will you be approved? Credit card companies may not detail the specific requirements for card approval, but 4 Free Apps That Earn You Rewards for the Least Effort 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Rewards programs are popular because they let you earn points on your current spending -- points that translate to free stuff down the line. But rewards programs can be a lot of work. You may have to fly a certain airline, shop at a specific store or carry a certain credit card. That means making pu Best Columbus Day sales for 2018 10/02/2018 08:00pm • While Columbus Day weekend isn't as big a deal as other famous three-day weekends such as Presidents Day and Memorial Day, it's the last notable shopping holiday before Black Friday. And while stores don't always explicitly call their sales "Columbus Day sales," plenty of retailers, especially depar Column: Cal Ripken Jr. saved baseball 09/30/2018 11:37pm • This is one side of a point-counterpoint on what saved Major League Baseball following the 1994 strike. For the other side, click here. Who saved baseball? It's a debate that rages with regional rivalry. The Midwest loves to credit St. Louis' Mark McGwire and Chicago's Sammy Sosa for their home-r Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable? 09/25/2018 08:00pm • Credit card rewards have introduced a whole new level of confusion at tax time. In addition to your salary, bank account interest and other investment income, you might also have to pay taxes on your credit card rewards. The big question of whether credit card rewards are taxable came to national a Montgomery County police: Don't open Apple Gift card email. It's a scam 09/24/2018 06:54pm • WASHINGTON — If you received a notice saying you successfully sent an Apple Gift Card, do not open it, Montgomery County police said Monday. Police are warning residents not to click on phony links inside the email. If you recently bought an Apple gift card and are not sure if the email is a 12 of the Best Educator Discounts for Teachers 09/23/2018 08:00pm • World Teachers' Day is Oct. 5. In honor of educators (who have all earned a little extra appreciation), here's a list of businesses that offer teacher specials, from lower prices on books and supplies for the classroom to travel discounts for that well-deserved vacation. Adobe. A monthly subscri Ready to make a donation? Here's how to vet a charity online 09/21/2018 05:02am • Q: Are there any online resources for vetting charities before I make a donation? Charity fraud scams are an ongoing problem, with the expected increase whenever a disaster strikes. Clever fraudsters have become very good at tugging at heartstrings to elicit donations to what will appear as a leg