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10 Last-Minute Summer Vacations You Can Afford 08/07/2017 08:00pm • Deal-chasers, rejoice.According to the research company Ipsos Global @dvisor, only 61 percent of Americans took or will take at least one week's vacation this year. And the U.S. Travel Association's 2017 Project: Time Off study found American employees forfeited 132 million paid vacation weeks in 20 7 Ways to Prevent Loneliness After You Retire 08/02/2017 08:00pm • When you retire from work, you retire from pressure, stress, deadlines, performance reviews, boring meetings and that annoying guy down the hall who spends all day making personal phone calls that everyone can hear. But you will also leave behind something that is more important than you may realiz How Successful Single Moms Tackle the Challenge of Raising Teenagers 07/31/2017 08:00pm • Single motherhood is a relentless responsibility. A moment of privacy in the bathroom is an unheard of luxury. Every supermarket trip or round of errands with restless and demanding kids challenges your patience. Juggling family and work responsibilities leaves little time for your own interests or Amazon.com, Inc. Profits Fall 77 Percent, But AMZN Stock Still a Winner 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday afternoon, beating on revenue but missing earnings expectations. AMZN stock fell more than 2 percent in after-hours trading. Going into the report, Amazon stock was up 39 percent year-to-date and 340 percent over the l 10 Common and Costly Mistakes Travelers Make at Disney 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Discover expensive missteps that visitors make -- and how to avoid them.If you're a fan of meet-and-greets with beloved characters from your childhood, themed amusement park rides and dazzling fireworks displays, chances are a Disney World or Disneyland vacation is high on your priority list. But be 5 Places Bargain Shoppers Love to Travel 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Former Vogue editor Ruth Manton is a shopper who prefers to do her homework before she travels. "I know Israeli companies do terrific casual shoes, knits and swimwear -- all bargains," she says. Thailand is famous for raw silk, she adds; Morocco for leather and jewelry, Milan for designer clothing Fairfax-based collectibles company ThinkGeek attracts fans at Comic-Con 07/24/2017 01:34am • SAN DIEGO — One way members of various fandoms can firmly declare their devotion lies in memorabilia and collectibles. Whether it's comic books, movies, TV shows or video games, merchandising allows stories and popular heroes to live, thrive and survive long after the book has closed or the final 5 Technologies Older Americans Have Embraced 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Older adults are often viewed as being unfamiliar with or unable to use new technologies. But people age 65 and older are embracing many technologies and learning how to incorporate them into their lives, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey of 3,015 adults. "Seniors feel very positive a Why a Small Bank Might Be Right for You 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Big banks have fame and fortune on their side, but that wealth doesn't often trickle down to their littlest customers. In fact, large banks typically offer the lowest rates around, according to a study from DepositAccounts.com, an online aggregator of deposit rates and other bank-product information How Online Retailers Work to Drain Your Wallet 07/19/2017 08:00pm • Whether they are selling clothes or computers, retailers need to convince customers to buy their products. "The challenge is there is no single approach that works for every customer or brand," says Kim Saxton, clinical associate professor of marketing at the Indiana University Kelley School of Busi Don't Let FOMO Sabotage Your Finances 07/18/2017 08:00pm • FOMO may sound like a cool, new couponing trick, but don't let this four-letter acronym fool you -- it has nothing to do with grocery savings. Short for "Fear Of Missing Out," FOMO is a term today's generation uses to express the overwhelming anxiety that arises from the thought of a more exciting Sephora Versus Ulta: Which is Better? 07/16/2017 08:00pm • In the beauty retail realm, Sephora and Ulta reign as queen cosmetic retailers. For years, makeup aficionados have argued over which brand is the best. Both Sephora and Ulta shine in selection, services and in-store experience, and both reward devotees with free stuff, rewards and other perks. So w What to Look for in an MS Specialist 07/16/2017 08:00pm • About 200 new cases of multiple sclerosis are diagnosed every week in the United States. If you're one of them, it's natural to feel confused or anxious about your next step. Most MS experts agree the road to take is the one leading to a neurologist who specializes in the treatment of multiple scle 3 Companies Dominate Video Streaming in China 07/16/2017 08:00pm • In America, the streaming video advertising business is dominated by two companies--Alphabet (ticker: GOOG, GOOGL) and Facebook ( FB). But in China, where market size and growth rates could potentially be much more lucrative for investors, the competition in streaming video is extremely fierce. A n Dealing with crawling tree roots or caterpillars requires diligence 07/14/2017 04:33am • Della in Baltimore writes: “Many years ago, the next-door neighbor planted a flowering cherry tree between his house and ours. The roots have now traveled to our side of the yard, and grass will no longer grow in that area. How do we get the grass to grow?” Whether the roots are visible above