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Why We Keep Making the Same Money Mistakes 03/07/2018 07:00pm • In theory, money management should be easy. Finance experts like Dave Ramsey and Mary Hunt say it boils down to spending less than you earn and saving enough for retirement and a rainy day. But in practice, people struggle to master managing their finances. As of December 2017, Americans collective Mystery Newsmaker March 17 & 18 03/05/2018 01:25pm • 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 a $50 gift card to 7 Spring Break Budget Busters 02/27/2018 07:00pm • Travelers across the country are itching to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and reconnect on a spring break trip with the family this March and April. But no matter which destination parents choose or how much time they devote to the vacation-planning process, traveling with the ki How to Act Generously When You're Broke 02/26/2018 07:00pm • For Jennifer Coulombe, sticking to a budget is important. The New Yorker is in the midst of starting her own business -- a line of socially conscious yoga clothes for kids -- and she's guarding her pocketbook carefully. Sometimes, she says, pursuing her goals requires walking a thin line between be Mystery Newsmaker March 26 & 27 02/26/2018 02:12pm • 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 a pair of tickets to the Metro officer sentenced to 15 years in prison for aiding ISIS 02/21/2018 11:35am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A former transit-agency police officer convicted in a sting operation of attempting to help the Islamic State was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison and 15 years of supervised release to follow. Nicholas Young, 38, of Fairfax, Virginia, was a patrol officer in the D.C 10 Mistakes to Avoid on a Thank-You Email 02/15/2018 07:00pm • You aced your job interview and you're already envisioning yourself settling into your desk on your first day of work. But before you get too far ahead of yourself, remember to compose a thank-you note acknowledging your appreciation for the opportunity to interview. Among the job interview mistakes Discover the Best Presidents Day Sales for 2018 02/15/2018 07:00pm • Retailers know many consumers have Presidents Day off from work. To convince them to use that day for shopping, they roll out Presidents Day weekend sales, some of which start as early as the week before the holiday. Traditionally, Presidents Day sales have focused on mattress and appliance deals. B The Financial Benefit of Skipping Valentine's Day 02/12/2018 07:00pm • When Yvette Pappoe first started dating her now-fiance, they attempted the traditional Valentine's Day restaurant dinner. But Cupid had other plans in mind. As the two headed out into the cold to find a romantic dinner spot, they quickly realized every restaurant was booked. Fortunately, inspiratio National Pizza Day freebies and deals 02/09/2018 01:23pm • WASHINGTON — It is a good day for some pizza. Not that there's ever really a bad day for pizza, but Friday, Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day. There's no shortage of places offering deals in honor of the big day. Here are just some of the places you can get a good deal on a slice or even a whole Wine of the Week: Wines for Valentine's 02/09/2018 02:42am • WASHINGTON — Ah, Valentine ’s Day. The annual nod to love, gently foisted upon amorous couples around the world each year by florists, greeting card companies and chocolate-makers. It’s not that I am cynical about love, mind you — well, maybe a little. It’s just that love is something t Stafford Co. man arrested in $1,800 Lego scam 02/02/2018 05:24pm • WASHINGTON — A Stafford County man is accused of trying to scam Walmart out of more than $1,800 worth of Lego toys. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office said 30-year-old Christopher Lee-Edward Taylor ordered several boxes of Lego on Walmart's website and then returned the boxes to a store with Dating deals: Ivanka Trump spa treatment; 'Sexpionage' scavenger hunt; no-phone hotel stay 02/02/2018 01:08pm • WASHINGTON — A wise woman once intoned: Baby, credit cards aren't romance. A memorable night out with your main squeeze doesn't have to break the bank. With Valentine's right around the corner, Destination DC, the city's official tourism promoter, is highlighting budget-friendly date-night deal 3 Valentine's Day gift ideas for flower lovers, garden enthusiasts 02/02/2018 04:43am • Valentine’s Day is coming; consider a gift of the future Instead of giving cut flowers that will eventually fade away, how about "giving" an event experience that will make lasting memories, such as a trip to the famed Philadelphia Flower Show next month? Philly’s is the largest indoor flowe How to Avoid Financial Scams 01/29/2018 07:00pm • If you think you're impervious to financial scams, think again. Fraudsters are an ever-present threat, stealing your personal information and exploiting your weaknesses to get access to your money and account information. In 2017, cybercrime impacted the lives of more than 143 million Americans, co