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February retail sales up 0.6%, yet fissures emerge in what has been a driving force for US economy 03/14/2024 05:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month’s gain was weaker than expected, and January’s decline was revised even lower, suggesting that many are growing more cautious with their money. Retail sales rose 0.6% last Should You Take Out a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? 03/13/2024 08:00pm • If you are deep in credit card debt and struggling to climb out of the hole, a personal loan might seem like a good way to turn around a bad situation. A personal loan is a lump sum of money that you borrow from a bank, credit union or online lender and pay back in installments over a fixed period. Elderly retirees face big losses after Chinese trust goes bust, reflecting turbulent economy 03/13/2024 01:23am • CHENGDU, China (AP) — Some investors in a troubled trust fund in China are facing financial ruin under a government plan to return a fraction of their money, casualties of a slump in the property industry and a broader economic slowdown. Sichuan Trust, headquartered in the southwest city of Cheng As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point 03/12/2024 01:32am • MOSCOW (AP) — Russians are finding a few imported staples, like fruit, coffee and olive oil, have shot way up in price. Most global brands have disappeared — or been reincarnated as Russian equivalents under new, Kremlin-friendly ownership. A lot more Chinese cars are zipping around the streets. Where to watch this year's Oscar-winning films online 03/11/2024 02:09pm • The Oscars are over and the winners are now on the books, but you're still behind on watching? No worries. Here's a guide on where to watch Sunday's triumphant, though nominees that missed out on a statuette are worthy, too. Think “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Rustin,” “Pas Will Medicare Pay for a Lift Chair? 03/10/2024 08:00pm • The mobility issues that come with age or illness can make the basic movements of standing up and sitting down difficult or almost impossible for some individuals. Lift chairs can be a simple and safe solution for anyone with mobility issues that do not allow them to sit or stand with ease. Because How Does GoodRx Work With Medicare? 03/10/2024 08:00pm • It's no secret that the American health care system is complicated, and getting prescription medications can be particularly bewildering and costly. One option for consumers is GoodRx, a company that aims to make drug pricing more transparent while giving consumers access to discounts on prescriptio 6 to 1 Grocery Shopping Method: A Dietitian Explains What It Is 03/10/2024 08:00pm • Think about the last time you went food shopping. Did you know what you were going to buy before entering the store? Did you pick up a few extra items that you didn't really need? Did you spend more money than you wanted? These are all issues that can lead to stress during a trip to the market. Acco 10 Best Online Outlet Stores That Save You Money 03/10/2024 08:00pm • Everyone loves a bargain, and outlet stores promise name-brand goods at deep discounts. Originally intended to sell overstocked goods or items with minor defects, outlet stores have turned into shopping destinations, and now they can be found online as well. Many brands, from high-end designers like A surge of illegal homemade machine guns has helped fuel gun violence in the US 03/09/2024 02:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Eleven-year-old Domonic Davis was not far from his mom's Cincinnati home when a hail of gunfire sprayed out from a passing car. Nearly two dozen rounds hurtled through the night at a group of children in the blink of an eye. Four other children and a woman were hurt in the Novem Data Doctors: How to calculate your bandwidth needs 03/08/2024 01:53pm • Q: When searching for an alternative internet service provider, how do I determine how much bandwidth I need? A: You can make an educated guess of your needs based on the number of devices connecting, what they will be doing, and how often they’re used at the same time. ISP packages are usua Pros and Cons of Active Adult Communities 03/07/2024 07:00pm • About three years ago, Lori Felix's husband needed a double knee replacement. To accommodate his recovery, they needed to move before the surgery. After some searching, they landed at La Floresta, a 55-plus community with about 300 units -- including ones all on one level -- in Brea, California. It Candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid to revive stale US sales 03/07/2024 09:11am • Candy companies want to know: What will make Americans start chewing gum again? Gum’s bubble burst during the COVID-19 pandemic, when masks and social distancing made bad breath less of a worry and fewer people spent on impulse buys. The number of packages of gum sold dropped by nearly a third in Things to do in the DC area: Artomatic, music and culture festivals … and more! 03/07/2024 06:12am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. For the first time since 2017, Artomatic is returning in person to the Dist How to Get a Business Credit Card 03/06/2024 07:00pm • Business credit cards are similar to personal cards, but they're almost always used to cover necessary business expenses. You can qualify for one regardless of whether you've structured your business as a corporation or small business. Plus, using a business credit card can help you separate your pe