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The Smart Way to Return Gifts 01/03/2016 07:00pm • The holiday rush is behind us, but a new type of rush is about to begin: the race to return gifts. Close to $60 billion in merchandise will be returned after December 26 according to logistics provider, Optoro. What's more, the National Retail Federation estimates that nearly 50 percent of those sho A First-Timer's Guide to Planning a Safari in Kenya 12/29/2015 07:00pm • You've been dreaming about going on safari in Kenya ever since the credits rolled in "Out of Africa," and now you're ready to embark on the trip of your dreams. To make sure you get the most out of the country's spectacular wildlife and jaw-dropping landscapes, here is the information you'll need, 10 smart things to buy during after-Christmas sales 12/28/2015 07:00pm • The presents have been opened. The relatives have gone home. The refrigerator is full of leftovers. It's that post-holiday time of the year. Retailers are feeling the same post-holiday blues as you. They have a bunch of items still in stock that were selling for a nice price before Christmas, but A Guide to Hassle-Free Holiday Returns 12/28/2015 07:00pm • A book you've already read. A toy missing its parts. A poncho made of bright purple faux-rabbit fur. We've all received a holiday gift that, for whatever reason, we didn't want. Every year on the days following Christmas, stores and malls flood with customers seeking to return or exchange undesired Survivor of Va. TV shooting ready to return to work 12/28/2015 01:29pm • WASHINGTON — Vicki Gardner, who survived a shooting on live TV in August, is looking forward to to returning to work now that her final surgery is behind her. WDBJ TV reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward died when they were gunned down by a former co-worker of the Roanoke news station How to return unwanted holiday presents 12/28/2015 11:28am • WASHINGTON -- If you were able to give a convincing performance while opening a holiday gift you hate, the hardest part is over. Returning unwanted presents is generally not so difficult. Despite the truism that it's the thought that counts, a lot of us receive Christmas or Hannukah presents we Boy finds block of wood instead of PlayStation 4 in box under tree 12/27/2015 11:29am • WASHINGTON -- There's nothing like finding everything you wished for under the tree at Christmas. But one Massachusetts boy who got a present with what he thought was a  PlayStation 4 inside, found only a block of wood scrawled with a picture and crude message . The Target store in Saugus, M Give and Get Back: Charitable Acts That Are Tax Deductible 12/24/2015 07:00pm • Each year, many of us celebrate the season of giving by donating time, money or much-needed items to those less fortunate. What most people don't realize is that these donations can come in handy come tax-filing time. Charitable donations of money and noncash items to qualified organizations may be A Wish to Be Amazed -- Not Fazed -- by the Holidays 12/23/2015 07:00pm • 'Tis the time of the year when, instead of being cheery, we may succumb to feeling weary -- especially when we try to do too much, for too many, without taking time to rest and recharge.So I hope a few verses will help you strategize and maximize your good will to others and do right unto yourself:I Your Guide to Post-Christmas Sales 12/23/2015 07:00pm • Just as Black Friday sales creep up earlier each year, stores are competing for shoppers by offering post-Christmas sales earlier, too. A few stores even started their post-Christmas sales before December 25 this year. Whether you want to spend freshly opened gift cards or just see what's on sale, h Police call Santa for Md. family in need 12/22/2015 12:54am • WASHINGTON -- ‘Twas a few nights before Christmas at a Glenarden home, when Afeisha Carter and her children were asked not to roam. Carter knew something great was about to take place, and the thought of it happening put a smile on her face. Soon outside the home, there arose such a roar, re 9 Smart Uses for Leftover Foreign Currency 12/21/2015 07:00pm • Traveling internationally? Unless you're meticulous at forecasting travel costs and only withdraw the precise amount of cash you'll need, it's likely you'll return stateside with a pocket full of euros or yen. Most foreign exchange services don't accept smaller denominations, so you could blow you How to Support Small Business Owners on a Budget 12/21/2015 07:00pm • This holiday season, it's really easy to hit up Walmart and Target and knock out every single gift on your list in one go. However, we're increasingly becoming a society that craves "one of a kind" and unique gifting experiences. While I'm all for literally gifting experiences, doing some or all of How to Quickly Get Rid of Holiday Debt 12/21/2015 07:00pm • It's a familiar cycle for many Americans. You dream of having this wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. You have visions of your loved ones opening the perfect gift and having a warm smile on their face. You think about the perfect meal with everyone gathered around a table togethe How a Cash Diet Can Kick-Start Your Money Resolutions 12/21/2015 07:00pm • After indulging in eggnog, cookies and, of course, gift-giving -- it's probably time for a diet or two. Many Americans will vow to shed those extra pounds or increase debt repayments (or both) come 2016. Those looking to get beach-body ready can try Weight Watchers, juicing and SoulCycle classes --