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Don't Make These 6 Mistakes at Work During the Holidays 12/10/2017 07:00pm • 'Tis the season of office holiday parties, awkward workplace gift exchanges and that co-worker who decks herself out in Christmas sweaters and reindeer earrings every day from now until New Year's. Holidays at work can actually be a lot of fun -- especially with all those baked goods around -- but With grins and laughter, kids get help from DC police with holiday shopping 12/06/2017 07:37pm • WASHINGTON — Police and their companions were all armed at a D.C. event Wednesday: The officers were in uniform and the children with them had $100 gift cards, courtesy of Walmart. The Shop-with-a-Cop event included 100 D.C. police officers helping 100 D.C. children on a holiday shopping spre No more toys, please: How to request alternative gifts for your kids 12/06/2017 01:30am • Finding the perfect present for family and friends over the holidays is a struggle for many consumers. When it comes to selecting gifts for kids, however, toys are an easy and fun choice. After all, there's no greater joy than watching a child squeal in excitement upon opening a coveted game, dol 7 Stress-Busting Holiday Tips for People With Diabetes 12/04/2017 07:00pm • It's the holiday season -- are you feeling merry or stressed out? From traffic jams at the mall to increased social commitments to a longer to-do list, the holidays aren't always merry and bright. This time of year can be stressful. If you have diabetes, that extra stress is particularly concerning Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? 12/04/2017 07:00pm • Owning a home can lead to a comfortable retirement. In theory, you buy a house when you're 30, faithfully make the mortgage payments for 30 years and at age 60 you own your house, free and clear. Now you have a solid nest egg and can sail into a worry-free retirement. But more often, here's how it w 5 Ways to Score Free Shipping on Holiday Gifts 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Even if you find great deals while shopping online for the holidays, paying shipping fees on every gift will quickly eat up your savings. Luckily, shipping costs don't have to be an annoying extra line in your holiday budget. If you start early and take a moment to explore your options, you can eva How Charitable Gifts May Be Affected By the GOP Tax Plan 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Holiday spirit and year-end tax concerns usually spur charitable giving this time of year. That's a constant, but every year's conditions are a little different, and there are some special wrinkles for investors who are retired. This year many investors, if not most, are sitting on big stock market America's Top 14 Theme Parks for the Holidays 11/30/2017 07:00pm • Get into the holiday spirit with plenty of cheer at state-of-the-art amusement parks.Potterheads looking to experience a little magic this season can celebrate at top amusement parks. At Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, families on both coasts can enjoy bewitching seasonal spectacle Check Out the 13 Best Post-Cyber Monday Sales 11/27/2017 07:00pm • Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but the 2017 holiday saving season has just begun. If you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, don't cancel Christmas -- there are plenty of opportunities to save during the weeks leading up to Dec. 25. Here are 13 excellent holiday sales How to save money while waiting in line 11/27/2017 05:00am • Waiting in line doesn't just drain time from our busy days -- it can also lead to money leaks. The longer we wait in line, the more money we're likely to spend in order to make up for all that time we wasted waiting, according to research from Georgetown University. What's more, retailers and grocer Core Values: The gift-card dilemma 11/24/2017 07:33pm • WASHINGTON -- Are gift cards a good gift? DC teachers get a tax break, student suspensions limited under proposed bills 11/24/2017 10:03am • WASHINGTON — Public and charter schoolteachers in D.C. who use their own cash for classroom supplies would get a $500 tax credit under legislation being considered by the D.C. Council. “It is no secret that District teachers make many personal and financial sacrifices for our students," said Your Tech Holiday Gift Guide 11/23/2017 07:00pm • If you can't afford to buy friends or family the latest smartphone, or they already have it, you may be wondering what to buy the tech-obsessed people in your life for the holidays. The following suggestions are unique tech-related gift ideas that may inspire you to get these products -- or buy som Best Cyber Monday Sales for 2017 11/21/2017 07:00pm • Although the Friday after Thanksgiving once reigned as the year's biggest shopping holiday, Cyber Monday is expected to outpace Black Friday in terms of shopper participation this year. According to data from Offers.com, 71 percent of shoppers plan to shop on Cyber Monday in 2017, compared to 69 pe How to Avoid Fake Shopping Apps This Holiday Season 11/21/2017 07:00pm • With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, consumers and retailers are gearing up for a busy shopping season. Meanwhile, experts caution that scammers may have a new trick up their sleeves: fake shopping apps. Mobile shopping may soon surpass shopping on a desktop. According to the "Ho