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7 Retail Stocks to Buy for the Dividends 10/15/2020 12:00am • These retail-oriented picks offer generous yields.There has been a big shake-up for retailers in 2020, with the pandemic bringing immediate pressures to a sector that has already seen its share of disruption in the age of e-commerce. This has been particularly true for retail dividend stocks, which Best Halloween Sales to Shop for 2020 10/15/2020 12:00am • Halloween will look different this year, and some traditions may not be possible. Plenty of customs still are doable, however, including decorating your yard, carving pumpkins, donning a costume and eating lots of candy. Retailers are also making it clear that Halloween is still on by throwing sales How Credit Cards Are Accommodating Transgender Identity 10/15/2020 12:00am • Transgender and nonbinary people can face an extra level of scrutiny and risk having embarrassing confrontations when they make a purchase using a credit card or debit card that doesn't reflect their true identity. That's why credit card companies -- both payment network processors and card issuers Holiday liquor deals scratched at Virginia ABC stores 10/14/2020 05:51am • The Grinch known as the coronavirus pandemic is to blame for an absence of holiday promotions at Virginia's state-run liquor stores. Consumers expecting seasonal fall and holiday discounts during events such as "Door Busters," "Spirited Thursdays," "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" at Virginia AB Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? 10/14/2020 12:00am • The current global pandemic has many Americans rethinking the way they travel. Road trips and camping vacations have grown in popularity, as many Americans have discovered the country has more than its fair share of stunning natural landscapes, from the Grand Canyon to Acadia National Park. Some pe Items you should always buy in bulk 10/13/2020 10:20am • No matter how much you try to trim your budget, there are items you can't avoid buying like groceries and household cleaning supplies. Considering that prices for food are expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5%, though, as reported by the 2020 Food Price Outlook survey from the USDA, it's more i Tips for Navigating Medical Care Without Health Insurance 10/13/2020 12:00am • Millions of people in the U.S. live without health insurance, a circumstance that can cause people to weigh the need to see a doctor against the cost. Unfortunately, many people will put off or do without medical care because they can't afford it, a decision that could jeopardize their health. While Amazon's Prime Day urges you to shop locally this year 10/12/2020 08:35pm • It's usually in July, but Amazon's Prime Day, delayed because of the pandemic, is here Tuesday and Wednesday. And the company wants you to use it to shop locally. The online retail giant is trying to put an extra focus on helping small businesses this year, because they were hit hard by the pande Best ways to make your trip to Shenandoah National Park safe & easy 10/09/2020 10:52pm • Thornton Gap entrance of Shenandoah National Park. (Courtesy Claire Comer) Even though the mountain is still mostly green, October is a big month for Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, which is already seeing 10% more business than usual. Here are some tips for a smooth visit. “You know 7 Tech Stock Ideas That Aren't FANG Stocks 10/09/2020 12:00am • KeyBanc loves these non-FANG tech stocks.The tech sector has led the stock market rally since the financial crisis back in 2008, and many tech stocks have surged since the 2020 March lows. The so-called FANG stocks -- Facebook (ticker: FB), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) and Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) -- Affordable Ways to Relieve Stress and Unwind 10/08/2020 12:00am • Feeling stressed lately? With an overwhelming news cycle, ongoing global pandemic and ordinary day-to-day stressors, plenty of people are feeling burnt out. Self-care has become a big business in recent years as wellness brands and influencers push products and services designed to make you feel be Startup custom clothing company Tailor on Tap chooses Tysons for first brick-and-mortar store 10/07/2020 10:49am • Tailor on Tap has a six-month lease for its Tysons location that could be extended. (Courtesy Tailor on Tap) Pittsburgh-based Tailor on Tap, which launched a bespoke clothing business in 2018 with in-home and in-office custom apparel tailoring services, has opened its first brick-and-mortar stor Can You Refinance Your Mortgage Online? 10/07/2020 12:00am • If you're eyeing a refinance to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates but want to keep your distance from a bank branch or closing table, you can refinance online. Changes prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with recent technological advances, have pushed much of the mortgage refina Taxes Are Due Oct. 15 if You Filed for an Extension -- Here's What to Know 10/07/2020 12:00am • If you're a true procrastinator, you filed for a tax extension this year, which means that your taxes are due soon. Oct. 15, to be exact. If you have questions about the tax extension date and how to get your taxes filed before the deadline, here are some answers. If I filed a tax extension, when a Great Ways to Earn Extra Cash in Retirement 10/07/2020 12:00am • Bringing in a few more dollars each month can make a difference, especially if you're living on a fixed budget. Finding ways to earn extra cash in retirement often takes a bit of time and creativity. Here are some ideas to make money in retirement: -- Declutter and sell.-- -- Assist the elderly.--