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Bicycling on International Winter Bike to Work Day 02/13/2015 05:10am • WASHINGTON — Bike commuting isn’t just for spring. Or summer. You can do it all year long, even on the coldest day of the year. Really. That’s the message from the organizers of International Winter Bike to Work Day, an online effort to “normalize” winter bike commuting. Participants What to Buy During President's Day Sales 02/12/2015 07:00pm • George Washington and Abraham Lincoln have a lot to do with money, and no, we're not just talking about the portraits of our founding fathers stamped on our currency. President's Day -- the third Monday in February reserved to honor our past commanders in chief -- is a huge day for retail sales and Expedia to buy Orbitz, further shift in online travel space 02/12/2015 05:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A wave of deals in the online travel industry has increasingly put some familiar names under two corporate umbrellas: Expedia and Priceline. For now, industry executives and travel experts say, consumers won't notice much of an impact. They will still have plenty of options for boo Update on the latest business 02/12/2015 01:11pm • FINANCIAL MARKETS Stocks rise NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are higher in midday trading on Wall Street, with technology and energy stocks leading the way. Cisco Systems was the biggest gainer in the technology sector after reporting better-than-expected earnings. Energy stocks advanced as the price of o ‘Metro Renters’ Outpace ‘Golden Years’ Residents In White Flint 02/12/2015 01:00pm • You might be surprised by what kind of people live in the area immediately surrounding the White Flint Metro station, at least according to a recent market study. Esri, a large geographic information systems company, found that more than a quarter of the people who live within a one-mile radius of After years in limbo, 'Bosch' comes to life as Amazon series 02/12/2015 12:12pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the first season of "Bosch" debuts Friday on Amazon, it will be an achievement 20 years in the making for Michael Connelly, the author of the popular crime novel series centering on Los Angeles Police Detective Harry Bosch. For the online retailer that first ventured into o Texas prosecutor writes Paris-based mystery series 02/12/2015 11:33am • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mark Pryor was inspired by a bookseller as he was strolling along the famed Seine River in Paris with his wife. "For some reason, my mind just thought: 'How quaint. How can I make this deadly?'" said Pryor, who works as a prosecutor in Austin. "I had the inklings of an idea an What to Buy at the Dollar Store 02/11/2015 07:00pm • When you're on a budget, one of the obvious ways to save money is to shop at discount stores. And the king of them all -- the dollar store -- is as cheap as it gets. However, be careful that you don't fall into the trap of buying products that will break right away, wear down quickly or take up spac 4 Dating Truths That Apply to Job Searching 02/11/2015 07:00pm • It may have been a few years since you've been on the dating scene, but it won't surprise you that the essential precursor to heading out with a new beau is the requisite Google search. It hasn't taken long for this stealth, inexpensive and revealing trend to hit the job market, and while the pred 10 Consumer Stocks to Put on Your Shopping List 02/10/2015 07:00pm • Falling gas prices have led to rising consumer confidence and, in turn, more money dished on consumer products. As such spending jumps, in theory, so too should stocks associated with those products. But there's a cheekier way to view this sequence of events. Maybe the consumer stock scene just ne Frequently Asked Questions: Community College 02/05/2015 07:00pm • Overview1. What is a community college? Community colleges are primarily public higher education institutions that strive to provide affordable and accessible educational opportunities to all. An associate degree, which takes about two years to complete full time, is usually the highest degree av The 14 Best Deals for February 14 02/05/2015 07:00pm • With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to buy the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. But getting a present for your sweetie can be sweet for you and your wallet, too. These 14 best deals for Feb. 14 will show your love -- and your financial savvy.1. Discounts at ProF Valentine's Day flowers: Tips to get the most for your money 02/05/2015 07:51am • WASHINGTON -- When it comes to Valentine's Day flowers, loved ones often don’t receive what you think you've purchased for them. “Even if you find a bouquet that looks really good online, often that's not the bouquet that's being delivered because online sites have a lot of stipulations," say 10 Steps to an Upgraded Financial Life 02/02/2015 07:00pm • The beginning of the year offers a great opportunity to take stock of your financial situation and make any necessary changes to build a bigger nest egg or cut back on unnecessary spending. If you're ready for a financial upgrade but aren't sure where to start, these suggestions will move you in th 12 Simple Ways to Save Money on Health Care 01/29/2015 07:00pm • In the last few years, consumers have found themselves paying a higher percentage of their medical costs. The Affordable Care Act has given more Americans access to health insurance, but many of those plans come with high deductibles -- which are also becoming more common in employer-provided plans