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Will Santa Claus Deliver a Year-End Rally for Investors? 11/22/2015 07:00pm • It turns out Santa Claus doesn't just deliver gifts under the Christmas tree. Traditionally, November and December are positive months for the U.S. stock market as well. Chalk it up to year-end catch-up buying or positive seasonal holiday cheer, but history shows that investors can expect stock ma Stocks versus socks for the holidays 11/22/2015 11:50am • WASHINGTON -- Some people are impossible to buy gifts for. But if you have even a general idea of their likes or interests, the gift of stocks might do the trick. A service provided by Giveashare.com is an example of two new ways it's easier than ever to stuff stockings with stocks. Giveasha Police: 300 weapons recovered at gun exchange in Prince George’s 11/21/2015 06:23pm • UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — On Saturday, Prince George’s County police partnered with First Baptist Church of Glenarden, in Upper Marlboro, and its sister church Zion, in Landover, to remove guns from the community. "We're tired of hearing the tragedies of both violence and accidents and kids getti Starwood warns of data breach at 54 of its hotels 11/20/2015 02:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Starwood said hackers were able to see debit and credit card information of some people that dined or shopped at 54 of its hotels, including some Sheraton, Westin and W locations. The hotelier said Friday that malware was found in payment systems at restaurants, gift shops, bars Frugal holiday decorating and entertaining tips 11/20/2015 07:15am • The holiday season is only a week away. After you clean up from Thanksgiving dinner, you may start to think about decorating your home for the holidays. This can be an intimidating task. The expenses associated with making your home feel festive can add up. Here are a few tips to help you find great Top 5 Board Games to Learn About Money 11/19/2015 07:00pm • If you haven't played a board game lately, you might want to reconsider. A board game renaissance is afoot, and mostly because makers have thrown lots of activity into small packages. No more waiting your turn as someone else rolls a die and moves his or her piece. Today's games keep you in the acti Column: Holiday shopping scams to watch for 11/19/2015 05:07am • Q: What scams should I watch for this holiday shopping season? A:  The predictions for the 2015 holiday shopping season continue to suggest that we’ll see record spending when it comes to online shopping. This isn’t lost on cyber-criminals, as they gear up to take advantage of the additio Why Shopping Getaways Are on the Rise 11/18/2015 07:00pm • Whether it's a trip to the stylish stores of New York City, the venerable chains along Chicago's Magnificent Mile or the luxury boutiques in Newport Beach, California, a growing number of travelers are embarking on shopping sprees. In La Jolla, California, for example, 47 percent of visitors repor 8 tips to spend less and reduce stress while holiday shopping 11/18/2015 11:30am • About 41 percent of millennials are "chronically stressed" about money, according to the Better Money Habits Millennial report from Bank of America/USA Today. This stress can be exacerbated during the holiday season. No matter the generation, many people feel anxious during the holiday season becaus 5 unique ways to save on your holiday shopping 11/17/2015 11:00am • Whether we like it or not, the holiday season is here. That means one thing: spending money and potentially a lot of it. In a survey by the American Research Group, Americans plan on spending nearly $900 on their holiday shopping. Such an amount can put a significant stress on a budget, leaving fami Stores Where You Can Almost Always Find a Discount 11/16/2015 07:00pm • If you're the kind of person who likes deals, then you're in luck, because there are some stores that almost always offer mega-discounts to customers. As long as you know where to look, you can buy what's in your shopping cart without doing too much damage to your bank account. We might actually h Nontraditional Ways to Find Funding When Banks Won't Help 11/16/2015 07:00pm • A woman approached me a few weeks ago with a question about how to get approved for a credit card with a subprime credit score. This woman, we'll call her Allie, had a short-term cash flow problem. She'd soon earn income working for a volunteer organization, but she needed $1,500 to relocate for her Tips from the Postal Service on holiday shipping 11/16/2015 12:14pm • WASHINGTON — Who better than the U.S. Postal Service to give advice on mailing holiday packages? John Budzynski, consumer advocate for the United States Postal Service, Budzynski, tells WTOP it’s USPS' busiest time of year, and the new emphasis on online purchases and shipping means that it's How to get home for the holidays without breaking the bank 11/16/2015 11:30am • Traveling during the holidays can be costly. Commercial travel and lodging prices tend to be higher during peak travel times like Thanksgiving, and the hustle and bustle of the season often lends itself to higher spending in other areas like meals. Here are five ways you can keep travel costs low The unconventional guide to Black Friday shopping 11/15/2015 07:00pm • The thrill of staying up all night shopping with your friends, drinking massive amounts of coffee and getting hyped up on adrenaline to find that deal of the century is often what Black Friday shopping is all about. Many shoppers skip their Thanksgiving dinners to wait in line for days to get an ine