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Everything You Need to Know About Registry-Completion Discounts 07/22/2018 08:00pm • It's fun to add items to your wedding registry or baby registry and even more fun when the packages start arriving at your door. But eventually, after the wedding or new baby's arrival, the stream of gifts slows to a trickle, then ends altogether. Fortunately, if you still want the unsold items on Guide to Credit Card Balance Transfers 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're aggressively tackling your credit card debt or simply want to save a few bucks on your monthly bill, a credit card balance transfer can help you reach your goal. However, a balance transfer isn't the best option for everyone. Here's a look at how it works and how to perform a balance Survey reveals how couples handle money at every stage in their relationships 07/18/2018 08:00pm • From dating to divorce, money plays an integral role in any relationship. TD Bank's annual Love & Money survey asks couples and divorcees to share the financial details of their romantic lives. The most recent survey, conducted between June 2017 and June 2018, asked its 1,749 respondents abou Do I Need to Worry About Household Chemicals and Cancer Risk? 07/17/2018 08:00pm • In early July, news outlets around the country reported that more than 400 lawsuits alleging that Monsanto's Roundup weed killer caused cancer could move forward. The U.S. District judge on the case expressed concern that evidence linking the herbicide, which contains a chemical called glyphosate, t 9 Stores That Give You a Free Birthday Gift 07/15/2018 08:00pm • Your birthday is a great time to get free stuff -- and not just from your family and loved ones. Many store loyalty programs give you small birthday gifts, too. Here's a roundup of some of the best birthday freebies, from coupons to beauty products. All programs listed are free to join. Remember to Wine of the Week: It's all Greek (wine) to me 07/13/2018 11:33am • WASHINGTON — Greece is considered by many to be the birthplace of wine. It has the oldest documentation of a deity dedicated to wine — Dionysus — plus, there is archaeological evidence to support the theory that wine was an important part of Greek life more than 4,000 years ago. Wine was 9 Amazon Prime Day Shopping Strategies 07/12/2018 08:00pm • If you're ready to embark on a shopping spree, the summer's biggest sales event is just days away: Amazon Prime Day will kick off on July 16 at 3 p.m EST, promising 36 hours of discounts on popular products exclusively available to Prime members. Considering the online retail giant experienced reco 8 Ways to Avoid Returning to the Workforce After Retirement 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Retirement is not always permanent. Lack of enough money is one reason retirees go back to work. But other people struggle to find fulfillment in retirement and choose to take on a new job. More than half of retirees age 50 and older say they would return to the workforce for a compelling opportuni Credit Score Ranges: Guide to the Good, Bad and Ugly 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Checking your credit score regularly is wise advice, but it doesn't address the question of which one. You can request a credit score from each of the three credit reporting bureaus -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion -- and these scores are likely to be slightly different. The most commonly used cr 9 Niche ETFs You've Never Heard Of 07/10/2018 08:00pm • These investments offer focus and potential.Thanks to the proliferation of exchange-traded funds, there are thousands for investors to shop. But do a little digging and you'll discover that while there's a crowd chasing the more popular investing vehicles, such as tracking the S&P 500, there are The Very Best Ways to Prevent Credit Card Fraud 07/09/2018 08:00pm • Consumers reported credit card fraud more often than any other form of identity theft in 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission. While it's important to know what to do when you're a victim of credit card fraud, proactively protecting your sensitive information can prevent you from falling Hogan: IT official out after computer snafu involving voter records 07/03/2018 12:40pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said the head of IT for the state's Motor Vehicle Administration is no longer at the agency following a technical error affecting voter registration records ahead of the June 26 primary. 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When you get a prescription from your doctor, do you simply take it to your pharmacist and pay the listed price? Many people don't realize that, with some strategizing, you can save significant amounts of money on your prescr