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How to Score End-of-Winter Bargains 03/01/2015 07:00pm • The winter winds are still blowing strong, the average temperature for the 48 contiguous states has dropped below freezing and snow now officially covers nearly 1.5 million miles of our country, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Though spring is only a few weeks away Spring clean your way into cash 02/27/2015 09:00am • Depending where you live, it may or may not look like warmer months lie ahead, but the calendar doesn't lie. If you're like a lot of people, you're already thinking about spring cleaning. And, if you're like a lot of people, you're dreading it. But keep in mind that spring cleaning doesn't hav 15 ways to save for vacation 02/25/2015 07:00pm • If you're dreaming of a getaway this summer, the best thing you could do right now is to stop dreaming and start taking action to save money for your vacation. You still have plenty of time to make small adjustments to your everyday life that can result in a big impact on your travel fund. The best 7 Ways to Take Bulk Buying Beyond Costco 02/25/2015 08:00am • After "cooking more meals at home," most frugal living enthusiasts suggest "buying in bulk" to cut food costs. And it's true, those big jugs of ketchup and giant packages of ground beef from Costco really can trim your food budget, especially if you plan meals and have organized storage. For even Eat before you shop -- and not just for groceries 02/25/2015 06:43am • WASHINGTON -- Everybody knows you shouldn’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry: You end up buying a lot more food than you really need. But a new study suggests that the same is true for other kinds of shopping as well. Alison Jing Xu, assistant professor of marketing at the University o 3 Ways to Save Money on Every Purchase 02/24/2015 07:00pm • The amount you are able to save each month is one of the biggest factors in determining when you will ultimately be able to retire. But saving more money is difficult to achieve unless you learn to control your spending. Luckily, you have options to save a few bucks every time you make a purchase. I Al-Shabab video sends message to rivals 02/24/2015 04:49am • WASHINGTON — Al-Shabab posted a 76-minute video online urging Somalis living in the West to attack shopping malls. But the message may have been intended more for the Islamic State (ISIL). “There is so much attention given to ISIL, al-Shabab feels as if it needs to speak up and remind Somalis Md. car dealer pushes bill to give consumers safety notices 02/23/2015 05:57pm • NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — Car dealership service departments often see repeated dangerous issues with vehicles long before recalls are made. Potentially lifesaving information doesn't always get passed on to the ones who ultimately need to know about it, the car owners. Jack Fitzgerald, chairman How to Buy Budget-Friendly Wedding Gifts 02/22/2015 07:00pm • Spring is almost here and with it comes wedding season. Even if you aren't a bride-to-be, chances are you have a friend or family member that will include you on the guest list for their happy event. As you make plans to join in the celebrations, you may be wondering how you're going to give a gift The Evolution of E-gifting 02/22/2015 07:00pm • Back in the day, sending a gift to a faraway friend was a lot of work -- selecting, purchasing, packaging, mailing. And hoping, as the gift left your hands and went on its way, that you chose wisely.But online shopping has revolutionized the way people buy for one another. With the advent of digital Grocery Receipt Scanning Apps You Should Try 02/17/2015 07:00pm • First there were paper coupons, then came the print-at-home and digital coupons. Now a wave of smartphone apps, including Checkout 51, Ibotta and Snap by Groupon, allow you to take a photo of your receipt from the grocery store to earn cash back on certain items without clipping coupons. Another app 10 Surprising Facts About Retirement 02/16/2015 07:00pm • Most retirees are prepared for more free time and less stress, but some other aspects of retirement could be unexpected. Many retirees have significant financial worries and health concerns, and an excess of free time is only fun if you use it well. Here are 10 ways retirement might surprise you. I Which Online Tax Preparer Is Right for You? 02/16/2015 07:00pm • Joeleann Bensinger of Lake Dallas, Texas, had always used TurboTax to file her return. But last year she decided to shop around. "With a simple return, it's pretty easy to comparison shop the online tax preparers," she says. "I prepared my return with both TurboTax and TaxSlayer and found that Turb Take 5 Steps to Find an Internship During High School 02/15/2015 07:00pm • High school students are increasingly finding that the real-world experience of an internship can offer a significant boost to their college and career success. There are challenges inherent in anyone finding and excelling in an internship, but high school students face an additional challenge, in t Garden Plot: This Valentine's Day say 'I love you' with tulips 02/13/2015 10:21am • Meet Mike in Chantilly soon Mike will appear at the Capital Remodel & Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 2. Special deal! Enter promo code "McGrath" to get $4 off online tickets. Last minute V-Day tips for forgetful men Happy Valentin