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6 Ways to Make Money Online 06/26/2017 08:00pm • It's a gig economy, everyone says. But if using your car to taxi people around town isn't your idea of a fun way to make some extra money, and you don't want to rent out your home to strangers, there are other ways to make some cold hard cash. In fact, you can make money on your computer without ev Don't Store Your Credit Card Information Online Without Reading This First 06/25/2017 08:00pm • Nearly 100 million Americans have their credit card or debit card information stored on a website or in an app to help them make purchases faster in the future, according to a recent study by CreditCards.com. It shouldn't be surprising. We all have to-do lists that are a mile long, and anything t 12 restaurant apps that get you free food 06/22/2017 10:00am • Your phone is more than a mere piece of machinery for making calls, sending texts and watching videos of baby farm animals on YouTube. When used strategically, your mobile device can also be a handy tool for summoning free food. National restaurants, fast-food joints and treat shops offer freebie How to Save Money on Your Skin Care Routine 06/20/2017 08:00pm • If your morning routine is comprised of endless applications of products to your skin, you're not alone. The average American woman uses 16 skin care and cosmetic products every day and spends upwards of $300,000 on skin care in her lifetime, according to a 2017 survey by SkinStore.com. What's more How to Monitor the Care of a Loved One in a Nursing Home 06/19/2017 08:00pm • You're just getting comfortable with the idea that your loved one will be living in a nursing home. Maybe you're used to being able to monitor care they received at home. So what can you do to monitor their care and safety in the nursing home? Long-term care facilities -- like other care providers How to Make Money Faster Than Fast 06/19/2017 08:00pm • Sometimes, you need to make money, now. Unfortunately, making money quickly can be harder than it looks. You may be able to recycle aluminum cans and get paid for them quickly, but you may need far more than a few bucks. You know you could probably make a small fortune with a garage sale, but you o Study: Many Online Students Now Decide Between Multiple Programs 06/19/2017 08:00pm • As a rising number of reputable schools offer online degrees, a growing proportion of prospective online students research and consider multiple options, often favoring access to a campus nearby and quickly reaching a decision, according to a recent survey. 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You've got Amazon, the online business that's moving towards brick an From Canal Street to Georgetown canals: Deb Johns brings color to DC 06/15/2017 02:28am • WASHINGTON — Deb Waterman Johns worked as an assistant editor at Vogue during one of fashion's most exciting times: the '80s. “Everything was fantasy. It was ‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ it was ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ and it was fantastic because it was surreal,” she said. Li 10 Best Father's Day Sales for 2017 06/14/2017 08:00pm • Eager to draw in last-minute gift seekers, major retailers unveil phenomenal sales as Father's Day draws near. With Dad's big day less than a week away, stores have already launched deep discounts on tech, tools, apparel and other goodies. Hunting down a perfect present for Dad? Itching for a summe 10 Affordable Spots for Summer Vacation 06/14/2017 08:00pm • As we approach the July 4 th weekend, the best summer travel deals are shaping up in big cities and breezy mountain towns. 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Here's 6 Ways to Diversify Income Streams in Retirement 06/13/2017 08:00pm • Social Security serves as a baseline for providing reliable retirement income. But it's not enough to cover the desired lifestyle of most retirees. For some, pensions provide an additional layer of income, but they've become less common in the past few decades. Your retirement nest egg is not a fin