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What to do with gifts you can't return or exchange 01/01/2018 09:00am • Despite the best intentions, some family and friends just don't get it right when it comes to choosing presents for loved ones, leaving many people with a pile of unwanted items. Returning or exchanging a gift is often a dreaded task and can be a hassle if the recipient does not have a receipt or ha Circle these dates on your 2018 family financial calendar 12/28/2017 08:00am • It can be hard to stay organized, even with smartphones, smart appliances and personal assistants that order things online for you. There's so much to remember, from day to day, and month to month. This is why we've created this family financial calendar for you. If you want to stay ahead of the Where are my sunglasses? How to recover lost items at DC-area airports 12/28/2017 03:44am • WASHINGTON — If you accidentally leave something at airport security, you shouldn't be too hard on yourself — it happens approximately 90,000 to 100,000 times a month. Don't worry: Recovering items is easy enough. The Transportation Security Administration has "a pretty robust" Lost and Fo Holiday Sales Will Push Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Even Higher 12/27/2017 07:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) released preliminary data on the 2017 holiday shopping season, and the numbers suggest another exceptional performance from the leading U.S. e-commerce company. Even with the stock up more than 57 percent in 2017, the Amazon snowball is still rolling and investors cou Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Is the Best Brick-and-Mortar Retail Stock 12/27/2017 07:00pm • Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE: WMT) has served as a beacon of hope for U.S. retail investors in 2017, and early estimates for the critical holiday shopping season suggest the company is positioned to finish the year on a high note. Brick-and-mortar retail stocks got a big boost on surprisingly strong ho 10 Bills to Lower in the New Year 12/27/2017 07:00pm • Whether it's losing weight or breaking a bad habit, New Year's resolutions are a time-honored tradition. For those hoping to clean up their finances or put away more money for retirement this year, the best place to start is by cutting all unneeded expenses that can whittle down a budget. "January Your Guide to Returning Holiday Gifts 12/25/2017 07:00pm • You've taken stock of your holiday gifts and found some to be lacking. Instead of letting them collect dust until they become regifts, you can likely return them and use the store credit to get something you like. In fact, many retailers extend their return deadlines after the holidays so that recip The Best Post-Christmas and New Year's Sales to Watch For 12/21/2017 07:00pm • If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, Dec. 26 through the end of the year is a great time to shop. Many retailers will be running post-Christmas and New Year sales to unload everything that didn't get purchased for the holidays. Most retailers running sales after Christmas will wait to an Smart shopping tips for last-minute Christmas gifts 12/20/2017 04:03am • WASHINGTON — Procrastinators who hate the crush of crowds looking for last-minute Christmas gifts can take heart: You can still shop for gifts online and avoid waiting for mail deliveries, said one shopping expert. "Buy online and pick up in-store," smart shopping expert Trae Bodge said. "Pla Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Last-Minute Shoppers 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Though Santa's delivery service is unavailable to the general public, there are select stores and shipping services that promise to get your gifts delivered by Christmas. If you've put off your holiday shopping and shipping until this week, you have just enough time to get items delivered by Dec. 2 Are Backyard Chickens Bad for Your Health? 12/19/2017 07:00pm • If you're thinking of keeping live poultry in your backyard, take care: That fluffy little fella may carry salmonella. While the 10 recent multistate outbreaks investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are over, the possibility of infection remains. Pet-related health risks are 11 Upscale Airport Hotels That Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel 12/18/2017 07:00pm • With packed flights, lost luggage and other anxiety-inducing holiday travel scenarios, amenities that make the journey easier are welcome. And happily, a growing trend of upscale airport hotels means that your layover or time in town to visit family can be more luxurious -- and give you a quiet resp 50 Ways to Save More on Travel in 2018 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Crisscrossing the globe doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive.Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or an aspiring globetrotter who's resolved to travel more and pay less in the year ahead, chances are you can benefit from clever, creative and time-tested tips to trim vacation expenses. And why settle 7 of the Worst Stocks to Buy for 2018 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Stay away from these stocks.According to Warren Buffett, there are only two rules of investing. Rule No. 1 is never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No. 1. It may sound trite, and losing money in the stock market is unavoidable at times, but minimizing your losses is vital for a simple reas What to Know About Health Insurance for Addiction Issues 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Alcoholism and drug addiction may not seem as serious as cancer or heart disease, but for the countless people they affect, health insurance can mean the difference between kicking the habit and ending up sick and hopeless. Drug abuse and addiction is expensive to America, with the Office of Natio