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Here are some unique ideas and traditional ones with a twist for the special people in your life. You can't go wrong with chocolate. If your sweetheart has a sweet tooth and you plan on purch Garden Plot: Countdown to Valentine’s Day 02/05/2016 05:30am • WASHINGTON — Valentine’s Day is one week and one day away! The basic requirements are a nice card (not a dumb one that your friends think is funny), dark chocolate (milk is for babies) and flowers.  Orchid trick keeps the love going past the 4th of July As Valentine’s Day approaches, I am r 20 Valentine's Day gifts under $50 02/04/2016 07:00pm • With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it's time to put on your creative hat and find gifts for your loved one that are both affordable and unique. From cozy to delicious, there's a bounty of gifts to fit any style or personality. 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Also, as a way to say "Thank You" for 80 years of support, Giant is giving WTOP listeners the chance to win one of twenty $80 Giant gift cards. Enter toda 5 simple ways to have a frugal Valentine's Day 01/26/2016 09:00am • Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Who doesn't like to take a day to show a loved one just how much they mean to them? The retail industry takes that desire and preaches one message: You must spend money to accomplish it. The National Retail Federation reports Americans spent almost $150 5 Indoor Money-Saving Projects for Cold Winter Weekends 01/25/2016 07:00pm • The weather outside might be frightful, but that doesn't mean it's a great idea to binge watch every single Netflix series until the weather gets better (although an occasional lazy afternoon never hurt anyone). 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They are juggling credit card debt and student loans, while at the same time trying to save for the future.A recent Insured Retirement Institute and Center for Generational Kinetics survey of 1,110 adults found How to Finally Pay Off Your Debt This Year 01/19/2016 07:00pm • If you're one of the thousands of Americans who has committed to finally paying off your debt this year, then you might be wondering how to keep that promise to yourself. After all, people often build up debt not because they want to but because of unexpected life events, from an illness to job loss 6 Ways to Save on Your Beauty Routine 01/18/2016 07:00pm • You don't have to be a celebrity to spend a lot of money on beauty. Even a daily skin routine that includes moisturize and sunscreen is pretty standard these days, and it's not uncommon to add eyebrow shaping, pedicures and other luxuries to the list. As popular as they are, though, those treatments