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The perfect gift for the fit (or wannabe fit) person on your list 12/14/2015 08:00am • This year, consider giving the gift of fitness. You won't have to worry about returns, whether the item fits or that the recipient will sigh and say, "I already have one of these." Fitness is a universal gift we all need. You don't have to buy gadgets or equipment to give the gift of fitness. Tho Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips 12/13/2015 07:00pm • You've waited until the last minute to buy your gifts this year. Now what? Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us doesn't mean you have to miss out on some great savings, too. Check out the list of tips below to save when time is down to the wire. Refine Your List Create a narro Why Buying Airline Miles Is Almost Never Worth It 12/13/2015 07:00pm • You want to redeem your airline miles for an award ticket, but you don't have enough to cover the full cost. The airline asks you if you'd like to buy more miles to cover the difference, even offering you a 20 percent discount. Should you take the deal?Probably not, if you're trying to save money.Ai What to Do If You Are Turned Down for a Mortgage 12/13/2015 07:00pm • If you're trying to buy a house, there is nothing worse than finding your dream home only to be turned down for a mortgage. But that won't happen if you do your mortgage shopping the right way. "You should be working with somebody who picks up the phone and says, 'We have this problem, and let's 5 ways to make the holidays more meaningful for less 12/11/2015 09:00am • Sometimes we are in such a rush to get everything on our holiday shopping list that we don't actually enjoy the process. In some ways, we are just going through the motions even when we are exchanging gifts and celebrating together. Choose to go about this differently this year. Here are some ideas 10 top places to see holiday lights across America 12/11/2015 05:00am • Whether your family traditions include baking a gingerbread house or singing Christmas carols in the neighborhood, if you want to get into the holiday spirit, spend an evening checking out one of the festive light displays across the country. Though not necessarily the largest or the brightest celeb 4 Steps to Cash In on Stacking Cash Back 12/09/2015 07:00pm • There are plenty of ways to express love to those who matter, but buying presents is the way most Americans elect to celebrate the holidays. Those who do the bulk of holiday shopping online have the chance to put some of that money back in their wallets thanks to a little trick known as stacking cas Free Apps to Save You Money in 2016 12/09/2015 07:00pm • We're nearing the end of the year. Have you thought about your New Year's resolutions yet? Since you're reading the Frugal Shopper blog, chances are you are savvy about saving money or at least would like to be. Get a head start on your resolutions and download a few of these free apps that will he Should You Save or Splurge That Bonus Check? 12/09/2015 07:00pm • Nothing may be quite as nice as coming into some extra money during the holiday season. For many workers, that extra money may be coming in the form of a year-end bonus.Nearly 80 percent of employers handed out bonuses at the end of 2014, according to a holiday bonus survey by consulting firm Challe 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016 12/08/2015 07:00pm • New year, new youAre you ready to make some big changes in 2016? We pulled together our top stories from 2015 to help you get on the right financial track as you ring in the new year. From smarter saving to savvier spending, these tips will help you prioritize your money management tasks and reach y 10 cheap ways to stay entertained when you can't go outside 12/08/2015 10:00am • For much of the country, cold days are on the agenda for the next few months, along with some snow and ice, which makes it tempting to stay inside most days and physically impossible on others. After a few weeks, it's easy to get a little stir crazy. What can you do to make those cold winter days Holiday gifts for high school, college-bound students 12/07/2015 09:00am • Help Your Teen Get Some Essentials Before They Go to College This holiday season, families can help teens save money for college and learn the practical skills they need for college -- and life. Offer Your Teen Cooking Lessons Most freshmen have meal plans, but cooking can be a great way fo Gift ideas for stargazers 12/07/2015 04:51am • WASHINGTON — Ho, Ho, Ho! Happy holidays! Welcome to the WTOP “What’s Up? The Space Place” holiday edition to get some great gift ideas for that stargazer of yours. OK, you have 19 shopping days left — but don’t panic. Internet shopping and quick shipping will get that star-minded some 8 Tips to Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season 12/06/2015 07:00pm • The holidays often inspire lots of spending. Whether you're shopping for presents, decorating your home or preparing a large meal, there are different steps you can take to keep your budget on track this holiday season. Set a Budget Setting a budget (and sticking to it) is the most important tip A tech gift guide for those intimidated by gadgets 12/04/2015 11:41am • WASHINGTON — Getting someone the latest and greatest in tech will certainly earn you cool points this season. But with all the choices and the jargon, getting the right gizmo could take a lot of mental fortitude for those lacking tech savvy or find electronics outright intimidating. It's no won