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Prepare Your Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping 09/27/2016 08:00pm • It doesn't seem like it can be that time of year already but -- believe it or not -- consumers around the globe will soon be breaking out their credit cards and getting started on holiday shopping lists. There are many reasons to favor your credit cards over cash when it comes to holiday shopping. 9 Websites to Help You Make Retirement Income 09/27/2016 08:00pm • Even if you've saved enough for retirement, you may decide you want to bring in some extra income during your golden years. Whether you're looking for a part-time gig to fill in some serious financial gaps or you just want to give the grandkids better gifts, these websites can help you bring in an i Sinking Orioles yield 5 unearned runs in 5-1 loss to Red Sox 09/22/2016 02:55am • BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles knew all along that this four-game series against Boston would go a long way toward determining their status in the playoff hunt. Having lost the first three games in distressing fashion, the Orioles can pretty much shift their focus toward the wild card 7 restaurant apps that save you money every time you dine out 09/21/2016 10:20am • If you're struggling to stay within your monthly food budget, you may not be alone. Americans spend as much as a third of their food dollars on eating out, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The permanent solution to an inflated food budget is to learn how to cook for yourself The Health Benefits of Gamification 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Sitting all day is not a great way to stay heathy, as Debi Bisnette had long known. But in spite of all the articles she'd read about the health benefits of taking a walk at lunchtime, somehow the accounts payable clerk from Orlando, Florida, always ended up sitting in the break room with her colle Ace the Art of Lowering Your Bills 09/12/2016 08:00pm • Consumers are savvier than ever with their money, but one of the basics -- getting the lowest price possible -- can trip up even the budgetary wizards among us. Ace the art of lowering your bills with these tips. Use a service. Some companies will negotiate your bills for you. For instance, Shrinka 15 Money Management Tips for College Students 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Time-tested wisdom for the new college student.There's nothing like the feeling of independence of when you're in college, but since it's the first time away from home for many, budgeting and managing money might be tough to master. In fact, 64 percent of college students have run short on funds at 6 Unusual Ways to Get Out of Debt 09/07/2016 08:00pm • Andy Smith, a certified financial planner and host of the radio show Investing Sense, recalls the most original way he's heard of to pay off debt. "A son chose not to report his father's death and collected his Social Security benefits for a year," Smith says. While that method of gaining extra mone 9 best Labor Day sales of 2016 09/04/2016 11:02am • Stores bustle with employees setting up sale displays and rolling out clothing racks. They're readying their stores for Labor Day weekend -- one of the biggest shopping holidays of the year. Below is a guide to shopping some of the most spectacular holiday deals. Once you've had your fill of turk Beyond the Retirement Fund: When to Invest in the Stock Market 08/31/2016 08:00pm • While most people with a 401(k) or IRA are likely to have money invested in the stock market, owning individual stocks is less common. Buying individual stocks certainly isn't cheap, with some traditional brokerages requiring $5,000 or more upfront. However, there are affordable ways to invest in t Metro: 'Plans were in place to mitigate' officer accused of supporting ISIS 08/26/2016 01:16pm • WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials had plans to “quickly” mitigate a potential threat from a Metro Transit Police Officer accused of attempting to send gift cards to the Islamic State group if he had decided to launch an attack on his own, Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik said Thursda Procrastinators, Follow These Last-Minute Back-to-School Shopping Tips 08/24/2016 08:00pm • For many families, school begins in the next few weeks. If summer went by a little too quickly and you still haven't had a chance to go back-to-school shopping, don't panic. Just because you're limited on time does not mean you can't take advantage of deals and save money on new supplies or clothes How to Plan and Execute a Memorable Retirement Party 08/23/2016 08:00pm • One of the nicest rites of passage when someone wraps up their working career and transitions to retirement is the retirement party. If you have been given the opportunity to help plan a retirement party, here are some good tips to keep in mind. There are several options for celebrating a retirement IRS scam nets Arlington residents by deceiving caller ID 08/23/2016 07:41pm • WASHINGTON — Fraudsters running a scam in Arlington are tricking caller ID to convince residents they are speaking with the Internal Revenue Service or law enforcement to gain access to their money. Reports from victims say the caller kept them on the phone while they went to load up an iTune Md., Va. authorities warn of scam phone calls that appear to come from State Police 08/19/2016 07:27pm • WASHINGTON — State police are warning Maryland and Virginia residents about a new scam involving calls that appear to come from legitimate state police phone numbers. The callers threaten citizens with arrest and demand hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars for fines or what they claim to be