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With federal government shutdown set, these specials kick in 01/22/2018 11:15am • WASHINGTON — With the federal government shutdown, some D.C. bars, restaurants and even a yogurt shop are hoping to lift furloughed workers' spirits with freebies and deals. Here are the specials that are confirmed to kick in. The Bird: Any furloughed government employee can enjoy "The 10 secrets Amazon shoppers should know 01/22/2018 11:00am • Odds are decent that if you're reading this, you at least occasionally do your online shopping with Amazon.com. In fact, shortly after the holidays ended, Earnest Research, a data innovation company in New York, reported that Amazon captured 89 percent of last year's holiday online spending among th Hogan reveals details of Maryland $5B plan to lure Amazon 01/22/2018 10:22am • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is releasing more details about the state's $5 billion plan to lure Amazon to Montgomery County for its much-anticipated second headquarters. Hogan's office released Monday the outline of a legislative proposal clearing the way for more than $3 billion in 5 Common Running Injuries and How to Heal Them 01/17/2018 07:00pm • Runner's lingo If you come across a group of runners on the street, in a coffee shop or on an online forum, chances are they're discussing one of three things: hydration issues, running schedules or injuries, says Joe English, a multi-sport athlete and coach in Portland, Oregon. And, if the topic is How to Earn Money Online 01/17/2018 07:00pm • The jobs available for people looking to make money online run the gamut. On the internet, you can seek everything from full-time employment as a remote staff member to a work-whenever-you-want side hustle as a mystery shopper, blogger or jewelry-maker. The parameters for how and when you make mone 5 Ways to Cut the Cost of a Digital Gaming Hobby 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Digital gaming is more popular than ever, with more than $30 billion spent in 2016 on video games and 67 percent of U.S. households owning a device used to play those games, according to a 2017 report from Entertainment Software Association. As with any hobby that involves acquiring things, a digita Shopping Holidays: The Best Days to Shop in 2018 01/15/2018 07:00pm • Trying to save money in 2018? You don't have to cut back on shopping. Instead, consider the timing of your purchases. Knowing when seasonal items tend go on sale and when major sales holidays take place allows you to buy the items you'd purchase anyway, but pay significantly less for them. Read on 5 Clever Ways to Stay Financially Disciplined in the New Year 01/11/2018 07:00pm • If you're like many people, you created financial New Year's resolutions (and if you didn't, it's never too late). Maybe you want to go paperless, save more for retirement or pare down those credit card balances in 2018. But making a resolution and achieving it are two different things. The habits Online custom frame company Framebridge shuts down Lanham shop 01/10/2018 03:30pm • WASHINGTON — Framebridge, a custom picture-framing business founded in 2014, has closed its Lanham, Maryland, frame-making facility and moved all production to its new state-of-the-art facility in Richmond, Kentucky. The company's corporate headquarters remains in Georgetown in D.C. Framebri Savvy Online Shopping: How to Shop Safer and Score Better Prices 01/08/2018 07:00pm • As online shopping becomes more common, how do we know that we are not only getting the best prices but also keeping our data safe? Experts share their favorite strategies, including tips for using price-comparison tools, getting cash back and protecting passwords. Safety comes first. When shoppi DC cracks top 5 in US for foreign real estate investors 01/08/2018 12:37pm • WASHINGTON — Foreign real estate investors continue to favor the D.C. metro region although the nation's capital fell sharply when ranked against large cities internationally, according to an annual list from D.C.-based Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate. Washington ranks No. 4 amo Why Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Is One of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2018 01/07/2018 07:00pm • One might think it generally unwise to buy a stock that's already doubled in the last year. And while Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) could definitely be considered a momentum play, with shares up 96 percent in 2017, any investors interested in buying growth at a reasonable price should also Here's How to Recover From Your Holiday Spending Binge 01/03/2018 07:00pm • Holiday spending rose 4.9 percent in 2017, setting a new record for consumer spending, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse report. This spending comes as the savings rate has reached new lows. While this may be a great indicator of consumer confidence, it may be bad news for our bank accounts. Will We Say Goodbye to Cash in 2018? 01/03/2018 07:00pm • Cash isn't always the most convenient way to pay for your everyday expenses. Today, options ranging from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to mobile payment systems like Apple Pay mean it's possible to forego cash for most transactions. However, it remains to be seen whether 2018 will be the year in wh Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Sets Sights on Online Advertising 01/02/2018 07:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) has a long history of targeting new markets and then blowing away the competition. Amazon is reportedly now working on upping its advertising game as a part of its effort to better monetize its massive base of customers. CNBC has reported that Amazon is experimenting