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A Summer Gift Guide for Hosts and Hostesses 07/08/2015 07:02am • If your summer months are full of barbecues, backyard parties or gatherings with friends at somebody's swimming pool, you may have had a fleeting thought or two about gifts. Maybe not, of course -- perhaps you're just thinking about the free food or wondering what's on television tonight. But let 8 Challenges to Staying Frugal From Money-Saving Pros 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Despite our best efforts, we all have moments of weakness where we struggle to maintain our good frugal habits. Even money-saving pros spend time combating the allure of frugal saboteurs. Savings experts shared their biggest challenges in maintaining their frugal ways, and what specific strategies Spend less by spending more with these nine rewards credit cards 07/02/2015 05:31pm • WASHINGTON — Looking for a new credit card? Look no more. Find the credit card that best suits you, your expenses and needs. Janet Bodnar, editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance, gives her take on the nine rewards cards that can help you spend less by spending more. 1) Citi Double Cash I 12 Money Lessons Your Child Should Know Before Age 12 06/30/2015 12:00am • There is unfortunately a significant lack of financial education in our country, which makes it more important than ever for parents to teach basic money lessons to their children. Although some financial topics might seem challenging, you might be surprised what your children can absorb. From ab The Best July 4 Sales of 2015 06/28/2015 08:00pm • The fireworks are set to launch. The national anthem is ready to be sung. The country is looking forward to celebrating Independence Day, but there's one thing left to do: Shop the holiday sales.If you want to get the most bang for your buck this Fourth of July, check out our guide to the top deals. 8 Stupid Shopping Mistakes 06/22/2015 08:00pm • It doesn't matter how often you shop, or how careful you are to only buy the best things at the best prices. There are so many stores, so many deals and so many ways you can waste money that it's almost inevitable you're going to make some rookie shopping mistakes. So with that in mind, keep these How to Take Advantage of Loyalty Cards 06/22/2015 08:00pm • I remember my first ever loyalty card was for American Eagle when I was 14. It added something legit to my keychain that otherwise consisted only of a house key, which was super cool to my teenage brain. Every time I dragged my mom to the mall or talked a family member into dropping me and my frien American University faces big housing crunch this fall 06/21/2015 08:09am • WASHINGTON -- American University faces an on-campus housing shortage this fall. The school accepted more students than it has room for, ABC 7 reports. American offered $500 gift cards to entice students to give up their on-campus living assignments. Officials also offered to waive the $500 termi The Best Frugal Gifts for New Graduates 06/17/2015 08:00pm • 'Tis the season of happy tears, when all of our little munchkins -- the ones who would ask for "just one more story" night after night and who needed only a kiss to soothe a boo-boo -- graduate. While all you may want to do is hold them close, you know deep down that it's your duty to send them off Father's Day spending by the numbers 06/17/2015 08:07am • WASHINGTON — How much are you spending for Father's Day? Shoppers expect to spend an average of $115.57 this year, according to a survey commissioned by the National Retail Federation. That's about the same as last year's $113.80. Meanwhile, gift intentions for Mother's Day this year averaged 8 Gifts Kids Can Make for Father's Day 06/11/2015 08:00pm • Do-it-yourself Father's Day gifts are all well and good. But if you're the one slaving away with the hot glue gun and hammer, a gift that's supposed to be from your kids may be less meaningful. Get the kids in on the action -- regardless of their age -- with these creative Father's Day gifts they ca Motown memories with Martha Reeves at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club 06/11/2015 02:56am • WASHINGTON -- She shook us off the sidewalk with "Dancing in the Street," made us sweat to "Heat Wave" and proved there's "Nowhere to Run" when fate is determined to make you a Motown star. Now, Martha Reeves of the legendary Martha & The Vandellas hits Bethesda Blues & Jazz Cl How to Get More Out of Your Credit Cards 06/08/2015 08:00pm • Some people are legitimately shopaholics, and this article isn't really for them. If you can't keep your spending under control, then cash is usually the best way to go. However, if you aren't carrying debt yet still aren't using rewards credit cards, then you're missing out. Rewards cards are cre 3 Rules of Business Card Etiquette 05/31/2015 08:00pm • The business card -- an often underestimated workhorse of networking -- can be a powerful tool in forging new and memorable relationships. However, many people have never stopped to think about the rules regarding the small but mighty card. Remember these tips before you hand over your contact info 5 Reasons Every Boomer Should Stick to a Budget 05/28/2015 08:00pm • Americans are notoriously poor savers. According to a 2014 Bankrate survey of about 1,000 U.S. adults, 60 percent of Americans could not afford to pay for most unexpected expenses. If you're in retirement or close to retirement, this could be a big problem. But there is a way boomers can be better p