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Smart shopping hacks for busy people 01/04/2017 09:00am • Couponing, haggling, comparison-shopping: Really, who has the time? These tried-and-true tricks for saving money are great strategies, but they take time -- a lot of it. When you're squeezing in a trip to the grocery store between work and soccer practice, and your kids are clamoring for that che 28 tricks and tips to save money 01/02/2017 05:29pm • WASHINGTON -- First, he offered up his life hacks to make every day a little bit easier. Now, author David Pogue is back with his latest tips and tricks to help people get the most out of their money. WTOP talked with the New York Times best-selling author about his latest book, "Pogue's Basics: Awesome New Year's sales 12/31/2016 07:00pm • If you're looking for fitness equipment, Christmas decor or new clothes, head to this year's New Year's sales, which will abound with savings for shoppers. Retailers will heavily discount holiday decorations, outerwear and winter apparel to make way for the soon-to-arrive spring inventory. Consumers How to recover from your holiday spending spree 12/29/2016 06:00am • Christmas can't come quickly enough for some people's bank accounts. Between teacher gifts, hostess presents and last-minute additions to the holiday menu, you may find your already stretched budget is bursting at the seams. While overspending is never ideal, shoppers who go overboard are in good Northern Virginia nonprofit helps Christmas wish lists come true 12/25/2016 01:21pm • WASHINGTON --  A nonprofit from Northern Virginia received an unprecedented number of requests to help fill wish lists from families like  Rukengeza Mpengo's this Christmas. Mpengo, a single mom,  is a nurse’s aide with four kids. They are living in a shelter for women and families until Last-minute shoppers dash to stores as Christmas descends 12/24/2016 10:41am • WASHINGTON — Even though Christmas comes around the same time every year, some people are still caught off guard. Now, in the eleventh hour, they are heading out to get that Christmas shopping done. For those who are either picking up a last-minute gift or who have not even started their Chr Sweetgreen going cashless in 2017 12/24/2016 05:00am • WASHINGTON — Grabbing a quick bite to eat at Sweetgreen? Leave your cash, but bring your credit card. The D.C. fast food chain is going cashless in 2017 in all 64 of its stores, Fast Company reports. The company has been testing the concept for about a year. Jonathan Neman and Nicolas Jamm Local bartender's life-saving move earns $5K in thank you card 12/23/2016 04:41am • WASHINGTON — A local bartender has gotten a thank you card close to Christmas with a special message: a $5,000 check enclosed. It wasn’t from Santa — the check was from a grateful patron. Abby Ansari, owner of the Oakeville Grille in Bethesda, Maryland, says that a 67-year-old diner — Hidden Holiday Hazards for Kids 12/20/2016 07:00pm • It may be the most wonderful time of the year in a child's eyes but it can also be downright hazardous: Between sparkly holiday decorations, festive gatherings with family members and friends, and thrilling gifts, the holidays are rife with unusual dangers for young children. During the holiday seas Do's and Don'ts for Holiday Regifting 12/20/2016 07:00pm • There are just a few days remaining until Christmas, and consumers are scrambling to wrap up their holiday gift shopping, with many opting to go into debt. In fact, 14 percent of Americans plan to use credit cards this season because they don't have enough cash to cover their holiday expenses, accor Don't click on that link: Police warn of package delivery scam 12/20/2016 12:38pm • WASHINGTON -- 'Tis the season of package deliveries and internet scams trying to lure cash or personal information from unsuspecting consumers. Manassas City Police last week issued a warning to residents about a DHL package delivery scam. Customers receive an email asking them to click on a link Best times to leave town to beat holiday traffic 12/18/2016 03:42pm • WASHINGTON -- AAA says this year will be a record breaker, with more than 103 million Americans traveling this holiday season -- and most will be driving. Ninety-one percent of those traveling will be taking to the road, which is 93.6 million people, AAA said. The travel period is from Friday, De Why you might rethink getting that puppy for Christmas 12/17/2016 10:26pm • WASHINGTON — If you’re thinking about gifting your loved one an animal for Christmas, you might want to put that decision on hold. Lauren Lipsey, director of rehoming for Humane Rescue Alliance, said that picking a pet should be a group decision and no choices should be made without the conse Ex-Metro Transit officer indicted on terror, obstruction charges 12/15/2016 02:58pm • WASHINGTON — A Metro Transit Police officer was indicted on federal terrorism charges on Thursday. Nicholas Young, 37, of Fairfax, Virginia, is charged with of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and obstruction of justice, the U.S. attorney’s office for How to Save Money as a Last-Minute Holiday Shopper 12/14/2016 07:00pm • If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, don't panic. You're not alone. In fact, on Dec. 15 of last year, the National Retail Federation reported that 90 percent of holiday shoppers still had gifts, food, decor or other holiday items to buy for the upcoming holiday. If you have gifts to