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Can You Fund a New Business During COVID-19? 11/18/2020 12:00am • The coronavirus pandemic has closed hundreds of thousands of small businesses across the country, but now applications for new businesses are surging. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports a 31% uptick for the week ending Nov. 7 compared with a year ago. Drawing on ingenuity and lining up the rig 10 Best Online Outlet Stores That Save You Money 11/18/2020 12:00am • Everyone loves a bargain, and outlet stores promise name brand goods at deep discounts. "Outlet stores allow retailers to move and sell their (old) seasonal inventory at a discounted price to help make room for all of the new inventory that is scheduled to hit the retailer's shelves and sites," says Should You Buy Walmart (WMT) Stock? 11/17/2020 12:00am • The pandemic has affected businesses in many ways, but perhaps the biggest and longest-lasting change will be the acceleration of the shift toward e-commerce that was already underway. Walmart (ticker: WMT) is a prime example of this shift, balancing a burgeoning online business while also finding 9 Retail Stocks to Buy This Holiday Season 11/16/2020 12:00am • Add these retail stocks to your holiday shopping list.The holiday shopping season is the most critical time of the year for many retailers, but the 2020 holiday season will be like none other. This year, holiday shoppers could determine the survival of struggling retailers. For other companies with What to Consider Before Starting a Layaway Plan 11/16/2020 12:00am • When times are tough, layaway plans tend to thrive. This was the case during the Great Depression, when cost-conscious shoppers needed easier ways to make purchases. So they purchased items in installments, periodically giving the store money until they paid the total. Layaway fell somewhat out of f Vaccine news gives some DC business leaders hope for the future 11/13/2020 09:06pm • As several businesses try to remain afloat, business leaders hope things will take a turn for the better with the arrival of a coronavirus vaccine. From the pandemic to protests, business activity in downtown D.C. took a nose-dive for many shops, hotels and arts venues. “The vaccine is the u 9 American Stocks to Buy Under a New Administration 11/13/2020 12:00am • These stocks are on Bank of America's US 1 list.Democrat Joe Biden is the projected winner of the presidential election. However, there was no blue wave in Washington, and Republicans will seemingly maintain control of the Senate. So far, a Biden victory coupled with a split Congress appears to be t Bowser concerned DC not being 'vigilant' as COVID cases rise; new restrictions possible 11/12/2020 03:42pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser voiced concern Thursday that residents aren't being "vigilant" in small gatherings, and said there could be new restrictions put in place. "We have to all be reminded of all the advice that we have been providing over the last several weeks … don't get tired of being vi Attack at DC Chinese tea shop being investigated as hate crime 11/12/2020 04:14am • D.C. police are investigating an attack inside a Chinese tea shop near Dupont Circle on Tuesday as a suspected hate crime. Store surveillance video posted online shows a man walking in to Valley Brook Tea on P Street Northwest yelling about the coronavirus and cursing. When shop owner Yunhan Z Survey: A Third of Consumers Plan to Spend Less This Holiday Season 11/11/2020 12:00am • Even though it's been a chaotic year, most Americans are still planning to celebrate the holiday season. There is one major difference from last year's celebrations, though. U.S. News & World Report ran a survey from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3 and asked consumers if their financial plans for the holiday Amazon's Monopoly Problem in the EU; Alibaba's $74 Billion Shopping Holiday 11/11/2020 12:00am • Two out of the three major U.S. stock market indices rose on Wednesday, led by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, which bounced back with 2% gains following a two-day losing streak to start the week. The generally higher markets belied worrisome trends in new virus cases in the U.S., which set Stock Market Today: Boeing Stock Soars, Alibaba Shares Tumble 11/10/2020 12:00am • Stocks largely went sideways on Tuesday -- except the high-flying tech sector -- as markets took a step back from their hot start to the week and adopted a more sober assessment of the timeline for a widely distributed vaccine. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average diverged for a second straig Huge online holiday shopping expected, with 2 factors possibly driving sales higher 11/09/2020 09:01am • Online holiday shopping is forecast to reach a record $189 billion this year, according to Adobe Analytics, which issues its annual forecast for holiday e-commerce spending a few weeks before shopping begins in earnest. If that is accurate, that would be 33% more than online holiday spending last Engagement Ring Cost Considerations: How Much to Spend and How to Save 11/09/2020 12:00am • If you're looking to buy an engagement ring, you're right on time. According to most surveys on when to buy an engagement ring, December is the most popular month to pop the question. So if you're wondering how much you should spend on an engagement ring and what to look for when shopping for one, Best Veterans Day Deals and Freebies for 2020 11/06/2020 12:00am • Veterans Day, which takes place Wednesday, encourages Americans to honor those who have served in the military. Restaurants and stores also observe this tradition by offering discounts and free food to veterans and active-duty service members. Here are the retailers and restaurants offering the bes