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H&M sales disappoint as more customers shop online 03/30/2017 07:33am • HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB said Thursday its first quarter sales disappointed, causing a plunge in the company's share price, as customers increasingly shop online. Net sales during the December-February period grew 7 percent to about 47 billion kronor. Could the Tingling Sensation You Feel Be ASMR? 03/29/2017 08:00pm • Muhammad Ali Khalidi, a professor of philosophy and cognitive science at York University in Toronto, recalls that he first experienced the tingling sensation when he was around 5 years old. Waiting after school for his parents to pick him up, an older gentleman -- perhaps a custodian -- who waited There are ways to make overseas travel more affordable, safe 03/29/2017 11:49am • DALLAS (AP) — Foreign travel is expensive and can be intimidating for some, but there are strategies for saving money and staying safe. International travel by Americans rose about 8 percent last year and is likely to rise again this year, helped by relatively low airfares and the strong dollar. D Amazon tests grocery pickup service in Seattle 03/28/2017 04:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is testing a grocery pickup service in Seattle. The AmazonFresh Pickup service is currently open only to Amazon employees. Eventually, members of Amazon's $99-a-year Prime loyalty program will be able to order groceries online and drive to a pickup location, where crews will Should You Pay Someone to Deal With Customer Service Issues for You? 03/21/2017 08:00pm • Imagine sitting on hold with a customer service agent for a delayed delivery or a canceled flight, or getting locked out of your email or social media account. The minutes creep by and a recorded voice reminds you that your call is "very important" to the company. Dealing with customer service has b 10 Ways to Save a Fortune on Your Teen's Prom 03/20/2017 08:00pm • It may be hard to believe, but your baby is old enough to go to the prom. Once the excitement settles, you wonder, "How much money is this going to cost me?" The easy answer: a lot. But that doesn't have to be the case. From borrowing to renting to do-it-yourself projects, there are many ways to sa 3 Reasons Why You Need to Save Your Tax Refund 03/19/2017 08:00pm • It's tax time. For many Americans, this also means that it's tax refund time. According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average refund is $3,071, and although it's tempting to take that cash and treat yourself, you probably know the best financial course of action is to save that money for a r 11 Sites That Will Pay You to Refer Your Friends 03/19/2017 08:00pm • From taking surveys to selling your hair, opportunities to earn cash abound on the internet. Among the simplest ways to earn money online is to participate in referral programs. Hundreds of companies around the web offer refer-a-friend programs, promising cash and other bonuses in exchange for every Top spring sales for 2017 03/18/2017 08:13am • As Americans spring forward into longer daylight hours, retailers are hoping to increase foot and website traffic with sales on everything from apparel to home goods to travel services. While spring break is a big driver for deals on swimwear and travel-booking sites, St. Patrick's Day and Easter al 5 Unexpected Last-Minute Family Spring Break Vacation Ideas 03/15/2017 08:00pm • If you haven't locked in your spring break travel plans, there's still time to plan a cost-effective family getaway in a unique locale. With one- or two-week school closings between March and May, there are ample opportunities to pull off a bargain-friendly holiday before the popular summer months. 4 Tips for a Disney World Vacation on a Budget 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Walt Disney World is known as the most magical place on earth, but the sticker shock from prices at the world-famous park is enough to put a damper on your dream vacation. Don't get discouraged. There are more than a few ways to save money on a trip to Disney World. From the time you book your tick A Buyer's Guide to a Successful Open House 03/14/2017 08:00pm • When a home goes on the market, an open house is often considered an important first step to debut the property once updates have been made, clutter is cleared and staging furniture is selected to appeal to the widest possible audience. An open house can be an equally crucial part of the homebuying Savings Accounts Aren't Obsolete After All 03/14/2017 08:00pm • People investing for retirement generally rely on stocks and bonds, keeping loose cash in a money market fund with a brokerage or fund company. Ordinary expenses are typically paid through bank checking. So is there a role for the old-fashioned savings account or certificate of deposit? Or are they 11 superb St. Patrick's Day sales for 2017 03/13/2017 08:00pm • Every year on March 17, beer changes color from golden to green, and crepe shamrocks paper the town. The streets flood with parade-goers clad in green and orange, and the aroma of corned beef pervades the air. Amid all the hubbub, retailers join in the fun by launching superb St. Patrick's Day sales DC area braces for March snow with mad dash to grocery store 03/12/2017 09:55pm • WASHINGTON — With snow in the forecast for March, some D.C.-area residents have been in preparation mode for Monday night's nor'easter. In one D.C. grocery store, many shoppers have loaded up on some basics such as bread, milk, eggs and toilet paper. Jason Levin left the store Sunday night with