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Blood supply critically low in DC region 07/25/2016 10:11am • WASHINGTON — The local blood supply is getting dangerously low, so the American Red Cross is offering a sweet reward for anyone who donates by Aug. 31. Donors of all blood types will receive a $5 Amazon gift card claim code through email. There is a drop in blood donations during the summer 6 Apps and Websites That Pay You for Shopping 07/19/2016 08:00pm • You scour the web for the latest deals and do your part to clip coupons and keep track of upcoming sales. Those bargain-hunting efforts will pay off but don't overlook the opportunities to get cash back or rewards from apps and websites that will pay you for your purchases. These sites earn a commis Restaurant owners eat up popularity of Pokémon Go 07/15/2016 11:36am • WASHINGTON — Last weekend, the New York pizzeria L'inizio Pizza Bar saw a 75 percent increase in sales — and it wasn’t because of their pepperoni. It was because of Pokémon. Manager Sean Benedetti told the New York Post he spent $10 using the Pokémon Go app to “lure” a dozen Pokémon Group ranks top 10 consumer complaints 07/13/2016 02:28pm • WASHINGTON — Gripes over cars that turn out to be clunkers, shoddy home improvement projects and billing disputes with utility companies topped the annual list of the most common consumer complaints filed with state and local consumer protection agencies. Meanwhile, scams involving fraudsters p How Retailers Convince You to Spend More 07/07/2016 08:00pm • Almost everyone can relate to the experience of buying something and later wondering why they felt compelled to do so. By leveraging big data and an understanding of human behavior, retailers have seemingly mastered the art of the sale. So much so that some people might worry they are being manipula Giant Summer Giveaway 07/07/2016 09:25am •   It’s summer again! And time to enjoy your favorite summer produce, like cantaloupe, blueberries, and tomatoes. And because all GIANT produce goes through its “Triple Check” inspection process, you know your favorites will taste fresh. And now, check out GIANT Food's new Savory 8 frugal yet thoughtful wedding gift ideas 07/07/2016 07:00am • Whether you're heading to your best friend's wedding or have been invited to a co-worker's big day, you'll need to set aside some money in the budget for a wedding gift. Experts at The Knot suggest spending between $50 to $75 on a co-worker or distant relative, $75 to $100 on a friend or relative an 7 New Travel Startups That Save You Time and Money 07/04/2016 08:00pm • Keep these travel innovators on your radar.With a dizzying array of trip-planning tools and services jockeying for your attention, it's hard to know which ones are worth the investment. While some stalwarts (TripIt, Google Maps and Kayak) make customizing your itinerary, navigating on the go and sna Where to Get Money for Your Business Idea 06/29/2016 08:00pm • What do the local coffee shop, an Etsy store and Apple all have in common? They all needed start-up cash to get where they are today. Recent estimates on the price of launching a new business are hard to find, but a 2009 study from the Kauffmann Foundation pegged the average cost at $30,000. Even on Now's the Time to Apply for a New Credit Card for Your Holiday Travel 06/26/2016 08:00pm • With summer just starting, you probably aren't thinking much about end-of-the-year holiday travel. But if you want to use a generous credit card sign-up bonus to finance your fall or winter trip, now is the time to apply. According to a recent study by NerdWallet, you should apply for a new travel 5 Signs It's Time to Shop for a New Credit Card 06/22/2016 08:00pm • For 1 in 5 Americans, their current credit card can't be beat. Nearly 20 percent of consumers like their primary card so much that they have not shopped for a new one in 10 years. What's more, 15 percent of consumers have never changed their go-to credit card. That's according to CreditCards.com, w Mystery Newsmaker January 20 & 21 06/20/2016 07:12am • Listen to WTOP this Saturday and Sunday morning during the 8am hour for the WTOP Mystery Newsmaker Contest. We'll play the voice of someone you've heard in the news this week on WTOP.  Be the first caller at 855-885-1035 to correctly identify the mystery newsmaker and win a $50 Giant gift card and Are programmable credit cards safe? 06/16/2016 07:09am • Q: I keep seeing ads for the Plastc electronic credit card device. Do they work and are they safe? A: The mobile payment landscape is constantly changing as the industry tries to figure out what people will actually use, and I view Plastc as an interim device until the smartphone becomes a more How to Save Money As a Wedding Guest 06/14/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to summer spending, Americans are accustomed to setting aside extra funds for vacations, child care, cooling costs and kids' activities. Increasingly, there's another line item that should be added to budgets starting in June: wedding guest costs. According to the latest American Expr 9 Father's Day gift ideas under $50 06/14/2016 05:00am • No matter what kind of dad your father is, we found unique and affordable gifts guaranteed to make you the favorite child this June 19. 1. For the sporty dad Athletic dads will likely be spending a considerable amount of time out on the green this summer. And if your dad loves working on his s