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Arlington eyes cuts to cultural affairs, theater programs in 2020 budget 02/25/2019 04:10am • WASHINGTON — Walk into the Scenic Studio at the rear of the Gunston Middle School in Arlington, and you will see local theater volunteers with paint brushes and construction tools in hand — creating sets for community theater, children's theater and other groups. Many of those theater-loving With the new AAF, it’s always football season 02/22/2019 01:59am • No, you’re not dreaming. It’s late February, and every Saturday and Sunday, there is football being played on your television. Spring football has been tried before in America, but early indications are cautiously optimistic that the new Alliance of American Football may have struck the right 2019 White House ornament honors President Eisenhower 02/21/2019 09:45am • WASHINGTON — It's never too early to prep for Christmas: the White House already has its official ornament. The ornament, a helicopter, pays homage to 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was the first sitting president to fly in a helicopter in 1957; he flew in both the Army and Marine Cor Getting and keeping the credit (score) you deserve 02/13/2019 04:18am • WASHINGTON — I recently discovered that two unfamiliar credit cards, both with high credit limits, were issued to me by the same bank while reviewing my credit report. The problem is that I never opened these credit cards. This certainly puzzled me and compelled me to take immediate action. Af Best Presidents Day sales to shop in 2019 02/11/2019 07:00pm • If you have a big-ticket item on your shopping list, this year's crop of Presidents Day sales is worth checking out. There are plenty of deals this year on mattresses, tech, furniture and more pricey items. Plus, you'll find discounts on clothing and other smaller buys as well. Presidents Day fal 5 travel-inspired home decorating ideas 02/11/2019 07:00pm • If you enjoy travel, and if you're interested in undertaking some interior decorating at your house or apartment, why not combine the two? You can collect souvenirs on trips to display in your home, or if you prefer to travel light, you can embrace a travel-themed decor style to have you and your gu Fixed vs. Variable Expenses: What to Know 02/07/2019 07:00pm • Determining your fixed and variable expenses is paramount to effectively building a budget. But while accounting for necessary costs is a simple and straightforward task, including discretionary expenses in your budget can present a challenge. So, if you're looking to build and maintain an effectiv 14 best Valentine's Day sales and deals for 2019 02/07/2019 09:00am • Whether you're shopping to spoil those you love or want to splurge on yourself, the lead-up to Valentine's Day is rife with sales and specials. You'll find everything from free desserts to discounts on gift baskets and deals on beauty, fashion, home goods, tech and more. If you're looking for a g What products to buy in February 02/07/2019 09:00am • February is a fantastic month for shoppers looking for deals. With holidays such as Valentine's Day and Presidents Day, retailers will be cutting prices on tons of products, ranging from jewelry to televisions. However, it's better to hold off on buying some items as prices will be higher this month 8 Best Grocery Stocks in the Discount Decade 02/05/2019 07:00pm • Here are eight grocery stocks that Bank of America loves.Bank of America analyst Robert Ohmes recently put together his version of a grocery and food stock shopping list for long-term investors. Ohmes says the key theme in the grocery space remains what he calls the "discount store decade," an exten The Pros and Cons of Retirement Housing Options 02/05/2019 07:00pm • When you're getting ready to retire, there are many decisions to make. One of the biggest choices involves where to live. Whether you stay at home or move to a new place, there are financial and lifestyle factors to consider. Here are some of the common housing options for retirees, along with the a 30 Hot New Hotels to Check Out in 2019 02/04/2019 07:00pm • With modern-day perks like private butlers and pick-your-own prices, these fabulous new hotels may be perfect for your next vacation.Are you planning your 2019 travels but don't know where to stay? Consider some new properties that boast luxurious and unusual amenities. From resorts set along the de 12 shopping apps and sites to score best price 02/02/2019 11:00am • Use these money-saving tools to secure the best deals. Snagging the lowest price takes perseverance: It not only requires time and energy to uncover the best deals, but also knowing where to look for sales and discounts in the first place. But while deal hunting can be challenging and time-consum What Is Card-Not-Present Fraud? 01/31/2019 07:00pm • Card-not-present fraud occurs in fraudulent transactions where a cardholder does not present a card to a merchant in person. It includes internet, phone and mail-order transactions. In most cases, this type of fraud happens after a crook steals card information such as a card number with hacking, s Western Sanctions Squeezing Myanmar's Economy 01/30/2019 07:00pm • YANGON, Myanmar -- Along the cobblestone streets inside Bogyoke Aung San Market, the sprawling colonial-era shopping center that draws both local shoppers and international tourists, Zat is one of hundreds of vendors trying to entice shoppers. The bazaar offers goods and services ranging from antiqu