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Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Consumer Discretionary Stocks? 01/08/2017 07:00pm • The consumer discretionary sector of the economy consists of businesses that sell nonessential goods and services dominated by media companies, retailers, restaurants, leisure, apparel and autos. The recent trend of improving retail sales is good for consumer discretionary stocks, but rising oil pr 9 Holiday Gift Return Policies You Need to Know 01/08/2017 07:00pm • If you've found yourself stuck with a frumpy cardigan, creepy teddy bear or other unwelcome items after the holidays, you might be pleasantly surprised by how easy it can be to make a return. Over the holidays, many stores relax their policies to allow returns and exchanges into late January and ear Awesome New Year's sales 12/31/2016 07:00pm • If you're looking for fitness equipment, Christmas decor or new clothes, head to this year's New Year's sales, which will abound with savings for shoppers. Retailers will heavily discount holiday decorations, outerwear and winter apparel to make way for the soon-to-arrive spring inventory. Consumers Resolve to have a legal -- and healthy -- lawn this season 12/30/2016 08:35am • The best personal New Year���s resolutions are things that make you healthier and safer, such as exercising more, using your turn signals (for a change!) and eating more kale. (OK ��� I don���t like it either; let���s make it ���whole grains��� instead.) And resolving to observe the new lawn care 3 Common Questions From Grandparents About Saving for College 12/27/2016 07:00pm • Karen Wagener started a 529 college savings account when her granddaughter was four years old. She's n ow 15, and the two enjoy looking at the financial statements together to see how the money has grown. "I knew that, with the cost of higher education being what it is today, that she was going to Volunteers hand out meals, gifts to homeless 12/26/2016 01:44pm • BURKE, Va. ��� While some folks were out hitting the stores and returning gifts, others spent the day after Christmas preparing meals and wrapping presents for the homeless. Volunteers with the 25th Project wrap gifts for the homeless. (WTOP/Kathy Stewart). Loralai Mattox, 8, volunteered with How the Redskins could make it to the playoffs 12/26/2016 12:00pm • WASHINGTON ��� The Redskins path to the playoffs got a little clearer after Saturday���s 41���21 win in Chicago and after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints, which sets up a couple of scenarios for the Burgundy and Gold to return to the playoffs. First, the Redskins have to w Police return packages stolen from Montgomery Co. doorsteps 12/22/2016 08:02pm • GERMANTOWN, Md. -- Montgomery County Police say they've arrested four people suspected of ripping off packages left outside people's homes. And officers are making sure the stolen items they recovered get to their intended recipients just in time for the holidays. Three 17-year-olds and an 18- 7 Terrifying Christmas Monsters From Around the World 12/20/2016 07:00pm • In the United States, Christmas is an extravaganza of merriment. Mountains of presents encircle glittering Christmas trees as families gather to enjoy each other's company, consume as many cookies as possible, and soak in a spirit of togetherness and love. For many, it is -- as the song goes -- "th Don't click on that link: Police warn of package delivery scam 12/20/2016 12:38pm • WASHINGTON -- 'Tis the season of package deliveries and internet scams trying to lure cash or personal information from unsuspecting consumers. Manassas City Police last week issued a warning to residents about a DHL package delivery scam. Customers receive an email asking them to click on a link 3 financial topics to discuss with your kids this holiday 12/20/2016 01:42am • WASHINGTON ��� The holidays are a special time for my family when my children are home from college and we have time to reconnect with one another. I find it���s an ideal time to talk to them about important issues when they are not stressed out about exams, papers and projects. It���s also a gre Basketball around the Beltway: Hoops for the holidays 12/19/2016 02:17am • WASHINGTON �����If you're reading this, you either have finished all of your holiday shopping or are procrastinating, because who wants to go to the mall when it's this crowded? Or, if you're online shopping, perhaps you got tired of watching videos on YouTube. That���s a perfect time to take ano Best times to leave town to beat holiday traffic 12/18/2016 03:42pm • WASHINGTON -- AAA says this year will be a record breaker, with more than 103 million Americans traveling this holiday season -- and most will be driving. Ninety-one percent of those traveling will be taking to the road, which is 93.6 million people, AAA said. The travel period is from Friday, De Why you might rethink getting that puppy for Christmas 12/17/2016 10:26pm • WASHINGTON ��� If you���re thinking about gifting your loved one an animal for Christmas, you might want to put that decision on hold. Lauren Lipsey, director of rehoming for Humane Rescue Alliance, said that picking a pet should be a group decision and no choices should be made without the conse Wine of the Week: Annual holiday gift-giving guide for wine lovers 12/16/2016 02:24pm • WASHINGTON �����Giving wine as a gift to a wine lover can be a tricky proposition since most people have particular tastes or favor a specific type of wine. In addition, wines themselves may be difficult to return or exchange. However, fear not. There is a huge assortment of wine accessories to suit