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Leverage Graduation Gift Money for College Savings 04/26/2016 08:00pm • High school seniors may be looking at graduation gifts as an opportunity to build up college coffers. "For many students, it's the largest chunk of money that they see physically passing through their hands," says Tanya Van Court, founder and CEO of iSow.com, a website that allows young people to re Should You Get an Airline Credit Card for Your Next Trip? 04/18/2016 08:00pm • If you know enough people who travel frequently, you've probably heard all about frequent flier miles and travel rewards credit cards. In-the-know consumers win the loyalty game by signing up for travel credit cards, using them for regular expenses and racking up airline miles to use for free flight 7 smart things to do with a tax refund 04/06/2016 09:00am • There's nothing like the feeling of sudden windfall that a tax refund can bring. The possibilities seem endless -- suddenly you might feel you can afford a down payment on a house or car, a degree or a vacation. Last year, the IRS parsed $270 billion in refunds to 100 million people. The average 4 Steps for a Successful No-Spend Challenge 04/05/2016 08:00pm • A survey conducted by GOBankingRates.com last year revealed a disturbing fact: as American consumers, saving money just isn't our thing.Nearly one-third of the more than 5,000 people polled admitted to having a zero balance in their savings account, while 21 percent of consumers have no savings acco 8 Kid-Approved Ways to Stay Entertained in Transit 03/28/2016 08:00pm • Nothing puts a damper on a family vacation faster than bored kids. But happily, whether you're traveling with a teen or a toddler, flying the friendly skies or hitting the open road, there are clever ways to mitigate stressful situations and keep the whole gang comfortable and entertained. With tha Man found guilty in murder of local kidney transplant survivor 03/08/2016 04:09pm • ROCKVILLE, Md -- On Monday night, a jury found a man guilty of murder and robbery charges in connection with the 2014 murder of a two-time kidney transplant survivor. Dion Sobotker, 33, faces life in prison. On Dec. 6, 2014, Jonathan Harris, 26, was found strangled during a robbery in the Silv 5 Ways to Make Money off Your Spring Cleaning 03/01/2016 07:00pm • Clearing the clutter and organizing your space is a great way to kick off the spring season. Whether you're cleaning out closets or reorganizing an entire room, don't overlook the chance to earn some extra cash from your efforts. Outside of listing your items in the local classifieds, there are seve All the Way at Arena Stage 02/29/2016 02:58pm • It's not personal, it's politics in the 2014 Tony Award-winning drama All the Way - at Arena Stage April 1st through May 8th.  President Lyndon Baines Johnson had a way about him. He could massage a victory with one hand and sell you down the river with the other, but brokering a deal is like Shopping Smart for Clothes Online: 8 Indispensable Tips 02/28/2016 07:00pm • No longer do we have to brave crowded shopping malls, struggle to reach high-hung tops and wait in long checkout lines. As children of the digital age, we now have the option to spare ourselves the hassle of shopping in-store by purchasing clothing online. Of course, shopping online does come with i 6 Insider Secrets for Saving Time and Money at Disney 02/24/2016 07:00pm • Planning a stress-free Disney vacation can seem like an elusive task. Whether you want to visit Walt Disney World or Disneyland, there are plenty of factors to consider, from lodging and dining costs to wait times to strategic ways to snap up reservations at popular attractions. And with tools at W Roy Rogers to open another restaurant in Montgomery Co. 02/19/2016 05:44pm • WASHINGTON -- Roy Rogers, the burger chain once owned by Marriott that had hundreds of locations at its peak, continues its comeback, opening its latest Washington area location in Aspen Hill next week. It will be the fifth Roy Rogers location to open in Montgomery County, and one of dozens in th A Guide to Going Out Without Going Broke 02/15/2016 07:00pm • After a long week at work, come Friday you may be aching to unwind with a nice dinner and maybe a martini or two.But nights on the town can be an expensive indulgence. Dinner, drinks and Uber rides can add up quickly, taking a big chunk of money out of your hard-earned paycheck. That doesn't mean yo 7 things you don't have to pay taxes on 02/15/2016 09:00am • Uncle Sam may act like the greediest relative ever, but he won't take every dollar that comes your way. It only seems like it. So if you're starting your taxes soon or are in the midst of it and feeling full of despair, take a little heart. Here are some items you don't have to pay taxes on. P Why Ralph Lauren Stock Is Out of Fashion on Wall Street 02/11/2016 07:00pm • First, this news of the rich and famous: Just days ago, billionaire fashion baron Ralph Lauren gave a custom-made, baby bomber jacket to Saint West, the 2-month-old son of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Lauren even enclosed a handwritten gift card. How cute. And now, news of the wannabe rich: Irked 5 Romantic Ideas That Won't Break Your Wallet (Much) 02/11/2016 07:00pm • Some weekends are minefields, and for lovers, this coming Valentine's holiday is one of them. Expensive candies, flowers, dinners and trinkets can add up to a credit card hangover in a hurry. While it's easy to think that spending more money will help you win affection from your significant other or