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Myths About Blind Parents 12/05/2018 07:00pm • If you join a Facebook group for blind parents, there are certain topics that come up again and again. What is the best car seat to use, when you don't drive and will therefore be installing and uninstalling your child's car seat in an Uber or Lyft vehicle several times a day? What is the easiest b Shipping Christmas cheer? 2018 holiday deadlines to know 12/05/2018 10:23am • WASHINGTON — You've finished up your Christmas cards, you've shopped till you dropped for those coveted gift items, but you can't deliver packages to various places in one night. After all, you're not Santa Claus. If you're sending out packages this holiday season and want to ensure they get to How to give to family and friends — and avoid gift taxes 12/05/2018 01:19am • It’s giving season, and during this time of year, financial advisers field a lot of questions about the rules for giving financial gifts to charitable organizations, family members and friends. While it may seem counterintuitive, under federal tax law, it’s not the recipient but the gift giver w What to Do When You Can't Resolve a Consumer Complaint 11/29/2018 07:00pm • With the holiday shopping season in full swing, odds are, sooner or later in the gift-giving process, something will go awry. Maybe a product is faulty, a service is poor or an online shipment doesn't arrive in time for the holidays. That's when you'll want to file a consumer complaint. But as anyon 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in December 11/26/2018 07:00pm • Just as you can't spell "stocking stuffer" without "stock," it's not a good idea to look for riches this time of year without help. Enter three wise men -- investment experts, that is -- who come bearing gifts from afar, at least in the case of one stock based in Turkey. Granted, Turkcell might sou Gifting big electronics? Don't throw out that box 11/26/2018 08:05am • WASHINGTON — A lot of big screens, smartphones and laptops will end up under the tree this year, and if something goes wrong, the warranty should cover it. Still, you might want to hold off on throwing out the big box it came in. "As soon as you get home, you'll be able to test it out, and i Tips on shopping smart and safely this Cyber Monday 11/26/2018 02:06am • WASHINGTON — Chances are, when you check your email on Monday morning, it will be jammed with Cyber Monday offers. If you're going to take advantage of the online specials, the Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Division said be sure to shop smart. Here are a few tips: Keep a File Folder: 14 money moves you will be thankful for 11/21/2018 07:00am • Keep your financial goals on track by tackling these tasks. November is a time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season. It's also the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming year, take action to improve your financial situation and work towar How to Score a Tax Break From Making Charitable Donations 11/19/2018 07:00pm • Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday and Christmas are right around the corner and that brings out a benevolent spirit in many people. For those who qualify and do some careful planning, donating to charity can also lower their federal income tax bill. Here are a few things to know: Contributions of cash or 7 Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Holidays 11/19/2018 07:00pm • Stocks that keep giving.Ho, ho, buy-and-hold! Have a holly, jolly profit! Here come dividends, big fat dividends, right down Dividend Lane! There's booty in Santa's bag just for you, courtesy of Wall Street. Trouble is: The chubby guy in the red suit can't help you make any proactive picks to plump Credit Cards That Love Holiday Shopping 11/19/2018 07:00pm • It's supposed to be the happiest time of the year. So why are you so stressed out? Well, most of us lead pretty busy lives, and it's hard to find the time -- and the money -- to survive the holidays, let alone Black Friday. This holiday season, consumers are expected to spend, on average, $1,007 on Holiday gift tips: Fantastic toys and where to find them 11/19/2018 06:34am • WASHINGTON — With Thanksgiving and Black Friday getting closer and closer, it's about that time of year to finalize Christmas wishlists and figure out what to get for the kids in your life. And that's not always easy. Chris Byrne, aka "the Toy Guy", told WTOP that all too often, people try to g 6 Amazon Prime Alternatives 11/05/2018 07:00pm • Even if you're not an Amazon Prime subscriber, chances are you've contemplated becoming a member to take advantage of enticing benefits, including special discounts, free two-day shipping and video-streaming services -- all for $119 per year. Amazon Prime aims to attract the company's most loyal cus 10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro Tax tricks and treats: Are you ready for the grim tax reaper? 10/30/2018 06:18am • WASHINGTON — It’s Halloween and the Grim Tax Reaper lurks in the shadows patiently waiting to collect his due! Beware of the 2018 tax rule changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that may bring unexpected tricks to the unprepared. There’s still time before year-end to utilize a f