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How to stop front porch package thieves 11/19/2017 12:56am • WASHINGTON — More online shopping for gifts this holiday season means more opportunities for “porch pirates” to steal packages right from your door. So how do you protect your purchases from these modern-day grinches? Law enforcement has some important tips to help keep your purchases out o How to get a good deal on glasses 11/17/2017 05:36pm • WASHINGTON — It's use-it-or-lose-it time for flex spending accounts that close down at year's end, and a local consumers group has advice for people considering new glasses. Shopping around to compare prices for eyewear may not be helpful, depending which stores you check, according to Washingt Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Is Making Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper 11/16/2017 07:00pm • For the third time since taking control of Whole Foods in August, Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) is lowering prices at Whole Foods stores. The latest price cuts include those on turkeys just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. In a statement, Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said the latest round of pric Your Guide to the Biggest Holiday Shopping Days of 2017 11/15/2017 07:00pm • The holiday shopping season is upon us again. Each year, stores compete for the attention of shoppers, and as our digital options grow, it can be confusing to know when and where to shop. Here are the biggest holiday shopping days of the year -- and how to take advantage of holiday sales, deals and Best holiday craft shows in DC area 11/15/2017 05:24am • WASHINGTON — Holiday shopping can be one of the most stressful parts of the season. Circling the mall parking lot, hunting for a spot, jostling through crowds of greedy shoppers just to find a perfect present for everyone you care about is enough to fill everyone with holiday dread. Shopping on Target Corporation (TGT) Holidays Won't Be So Happy 11/14/2017 07:00pm • Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) delivered strong third-quarter numbers across the board Wednesday morning, but the stock dipped 8 percent after the company posted lackluster guidance for the critical holiday shopping season. Target reported third-quarter earnings of 91 cents per share on revenue of Best Black Friday sales for 2017 11/14/2017 07:00pm • Black Friday falls on Nov. 24 in 2017, but many major stores have already announced — and even launched — their Black Friday sales. From a retail perspective, it makes sense. A survey from Offers.com found that as many as 43 percent of shoppers plan to start shopping between early November an Your Black Friday and Cyber Monday Survival Guide 11/14/2017 07:00pm • Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be overwhelming and chaotic, forcing even the savviest shoppers to make rash decisions, purchase impulsively and overpay. Here are the steps you need to keep calm, stay on budget and get the best deals on all your holiday gifts. Get organized. Having a well-organiz 10 budget-friendly tips for eating healthy with diabetes 11/14/2017 09:30am • Managing diabetes, like many other chronic conditions, can be a costly, lifelong commitment. As a registered dietitian at Montefiore Health System in Bronx, New York, I teach people living with diabetes about the long-term impact of their food choices and help them discover how to save money while f Take Advantage of Black Friday Without Leaving Your House 11/13/2017 07:00pm • Thanksgiving is coming, and with it comes Black Friday. It's the biggest shopping day of the year, as brick-and-mortar retailers nationwide open their doors with all kinds of sales to attract as many customers as possible. There are some big downsides, though. The stores are often really crowded. T What to Consider When Shopping for Medicare Coverage 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, Medicare's annual open enrollment period, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have a chance to make changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. There are a few things you can do during this period. You can change from one Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan Target CEO says he still sees many opportunities in retail 11/12/2017 01:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Target CEO Brian Cornell says he's optimistic about the holiday season and consumer confidence, and still sees lots of opportunities in retail. As all stores head into the crucial season, the Minneapolis-based discounter he has led since 2014 has been revamping its stores, openi Technology poised to dominate 2017 holiday shopping season 11/09/2017 11:42pm • For those of us who don’t know any better, we have come to learn that the term 4G LTE refers to wireless broadband speeds that allow us to download data and process applications faster — ten times faster, in fact — than the previous generation of broadband affectionately known as 3D. Best Veterans Day Sales and Deals for 2017 11/08/2017 07:00pm • Black Friday and Cyber Monday are hailed as the chief shopping holidays of November, but Veterans Day surprises with its share of noteworthy sales. The oft-overlooked holiday may not bring long lines or frenzied crowds to shopping malls, but it does come with solid deals on apparel, home goods and Priceline Group Inc (PCLN), Travel Companies Are in Trouble 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Priceline Group Inc (Nasdaq: PCLN) collapsed by more than 10 percent on Monday after the company issued fourth-quarter guidance that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. The company's earnings report continued a weak earnings season for online travel sites. Priceline reported third-quarter ear