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7 Factors to Consider When Shopping for Health Insurance 10/17/2018 08:00pm • Open enrollment season is here. Whether you select your health insurance through an employer, Medicare or a government exchange, October and November are when most Americans have the opportunity to switch plans. While shopping for health insurance can seem overwhelming, breaking down the process can 9 Ways to Use Extra Vacation Days 10/16/2018 08:00pm • Don't forfeit vacation benefits.As the end of the calendar year approaches, workers with "use it or lose it" paid vacation time may wonder how to make the most of their remaining days off. Whether your goal is relaxation, productivity or helping others, the following ideas will ensure you don't wast 9 ETFs to Invest in Consumers 10/16/2018 08:00pm • An easy way to invest in the American consumer.By some measures, consumer spending accounts for roughly two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, and Americans have been confident about their finances and freely spending in 2018. In June, economic expectations among U.S. consumers hit the highest level Goodyear brings valet tire service to DC market 10/16/2018 11:15am • WASHINGTON — For car owners, the worst part about replacing tires may be all the time wasted in the waiting room. Goodyear is doing away with that. The Washington market is the first to get Goodyear's new Roll by Goodyear, a different way to shop for tires. Roll by Goodyear features tire sho New restaurants, retail still opening as DC’s Wharf celebrates 1 year 10/12/2018 12:25am • WASHINGTON — On Wednesday afternoon, Nicholas Stefanelli’s new Italian spot at The Wharf was buzzing. Waiters ran through plans for dinner service, hostesses stocked a three-story wine cellar, and bartenders mixed cocktails for a crowd that gathered around marble-topped tables before 4 p.m. Pros and Cons to Buying Walmart Inc (WMT) Stock 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Since 1962, when founder Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas, Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) has billed itself as a family business, and it has walked the walk, as 75 percent of all store managers (who average $170,000 a year in salary) started out as hourly employees. After building i 4 Free Apps That Earn You Rewards for the Least Effort 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Rewards programs are popular because they let you earn points on your current spending -- points that translate to free stuff down the line. But rewards programs can be a lot of work. You may have to fly a certain airline, shop at a specific store or carry a certain credit card. That means making pu Can you prevent porch pirates from stealing your packages? 10/08/2018 08:00am • Few things can match the excitement and ease of receiving a package delivered to your front step. That is, until a stranger snags the package off your porch before you get home. As online buying and package delivery becomes the norm for retail shopping, delivery theft before consumers retrieve VOTER VOICES: Sizing up Hogan, Jealous in 'bellwether' Howard Co. 10/08/2018 05:08am • This story is part of the series, "Voter Voices." WTOP asked voters across Maryland what issues concerned them, and who would be getting their vote in the upcoming election for governor. Other chapters have included stops in Montgomery County, Baltimore City, Frederick County, and Prince Georg Sweet feat: Top-selling candy for Halloween 2018 10/03/2018 10:30am • WASHINGTON — Trick or treat? Treat, obviously. (Unless you're some kind of horrible garbage person.) It's the most wonderful time of year for ghouls, goblins and spooks of all ages. Online grocer Peapod recently released its third-annual list of the top candy favored for trick-or-treating Best Columbus Day sales for 2018 10/02/2018 08:00pm • While Columbus Day weekend isn't as big a deal as other famous three-day weekends such as Presidents Day and Memorial Day, it's the last notable shopping holiday before Black Friday. And while stores don't always explicitly call their sales "Columbus Day sales," plenty of retailers, especially depar What College Students Need to Know About Credit Card Fraud 10/02/2018 08:00pm • Almost two-thirds of college students aren't concerned about falling victim to identity fraud, according to a 2015 report by Javelin Strategy & Research. At the same time, students experienced the most severe effects of fraud of any age group. It's not always possible to prevent credit card fra DC millennials expected to be biggest spenders this holiday season, new survey shows 10/01/2018 09:08pm • WASHINGTON — With only 12 more shopping weekends until Christmas, Accenture's annual holiday shopping survey finds one local group is planning to spend heavily. D.C. millennials will spend on average $727, above the national average of $658. As they shop, millennials say they want to make thei 8 of the Best U.S. Online Retail Stocks 10/01/2018 08:00pm • The best stocks for online shopping.The downfall of American stalwarts like Sears Holding Corp. (ticker: SHLD), J.C. Penney Co. (JCP), Toys R Us and others has made it obvious that a major shift is taking place in the retail world. Most successful modern retail companies must have an online sales pr Should I Fund My Business with a Credit Card? 09/27/2018 08:00pm • If you're starting a business and looking for quick and easy financing, one source is as close as your wallet. Personal and business credit cards are an attractive way to pay for some of the bills you'll face as a business owner, especially in the early stages when cash flow can't always match expen