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Health Effects of Unemployment 07/24/2020 12:00am • Since the coronavirus pandemic was declared in mid-March, many Americans have suffered job losses. As of this writing, the national unemployment rate stands at 11.1%, and some 17,750,000 people are unemployed. This paints a bleak economic picture as a whole, but individually, it could have far reac 9 Retail Stocks Trying to Survive the Pandemic 07/23/2020 12:00am • 9 fashion icons trying to survive the pandemicThe shockwaves of the global pandemic have hit every sector in some way, but there are few that have been as thoroughly disrupted by the virus as the fashion industry. Garment production facilities around the world were temporarily shuttered earlier this 4 Refunds You May Get During the Coronavirus Pandemic 07/23/2020 12:00am • There aren't many positives to take from the coronavirus pandemic, but there may be some upside. For instance, you may have relished the extra family time while sheltering in place. Or maybe you've taken far more nature walks than you did in the past -- and plan to continue them even after the pande 10 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock 07/21/2020 12:00am • A subscription service creates multiple catalysts for Walmart stock.Stocks have bounced back impressively from their March lows, and Walmart (ticker: WMT) is among those that recently hit all-time highs. Walmart has aggressively invested in its online and omnichannel offerings, putting it in positio What Are the Best Credit Cards for Online Shopping? 07/20/2020 12:00am • The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we shop. And the new norm of social distancing, plastic shields and sanitized shopping carts makes avoiding brick-and-mortar stores more appealing than ever. Online shopping is no longer a convenience; it's an act of survival. "As the world continues its The Guide to Title Insurance 07/16/2020 12:00am • Your offer on a home has been accepted, and you're ready to start preparing for closing. Especially if this is your first home purchase, the list of things you need to do next may seem endless, from submitting the final paperwork for your mortgage application to scheduling the inspection. The bit th Money Saving Challenges 07/15/2020 12:00am • If you find saving money a challenge, maybe the problem is that you're not actually challenging yourself. In other words, maybe you should do a money-saving challenge. As in, play a sort of game to inspire you to save money. Money-saving challenges are a trend that have become popular online and ar Best Deals to Snag on Tax Day 2020 07/14/2020 12:00am • So much is different in 2020 -- even Tax Day. The day income tax returns are due typically falls on April 15. It is usually a constant that Americans can rely on. However, this year, Tax Day has been postponed to July 15. Whether you're rushing to file, despite the extension, or you filed earlier t How Millennials Spend Their Money 07/14/2020 12:00am • Millennials get a bad rap for spending recklessly and are often teased for splurging on entertainment and traveling over buying a home and starting a family. However, these money habits are often compared to those of older generations with whom many life circumstances and priorities differ. "The st Smithsonian offers summer of virtual activities during coronavirus 07/13/2020 12:43am • The Smithsonian museums have been physically closed due to the coronavirus. But that doesn't mean you can't experience plenty of fun events this summer. Smithsonian Associates is launching 91 virtual programs from July through September, including book talks, guided tours and wine tastings 17 Top Beach Camping Spots in the U.S. 07/09/2020 12:00am • Spend your days splashing in the water and your nights sleeping beneath the stars at these can't-miss beach camping spots across the country.When summertime rolls around, travelers head outside in droves to immerse themselves in nature. But with so many stunning locales in the U.S. to choose from -- Great Falls teenager gives financial advice to other teens 07/06/2020 08:30am • Whitman Ochiai, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia, has a free podcast giving financial advice to his fellow teens. (Courtesy Whitman Ochiai) Whitman Ochiai, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria Giant integrates Peapod users in new online and mobile shopping platform 06/30/2020 10:34am • Giant Food, which dropped the Peapod brand in the D.C. market last fall, has debuted a new e-commerce grocery shopping platform that integrates former Peapod customers’ accounts. (Courtesy Giant Food) Giant Food, which dropped the Peapod brand in the Washington market last fall and brought its 2 dead in suspected Prince George's Co. murder-suicide 06/22/2020 11:57am • Two men are dead after a suspected murder-suicide in a Suitland, Maryland, home early on Saturday morning. Prince George's County police responded to the 3800 block of St. Barnabas Road, near the Marlow Heights Shopping Center, around 12:50 a.m. on June 20 for a report of shots fired. They fou Montgomery Co. businesses eager to enter Phase 2 of re-opening 06/19/2020 06:00pm • Enzo Livia, chef and owner at Il Pizzico in Rockville, is excited to open his doors during Phase Two in Montgomery County. (Photo Courtesy Enzo Livia) For the first time since the pandemic brought sweeping shutdowns in Montgomery County, shops and gyms opened, and restaurants started indoor din