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How to plan the perfect weekend in Denver 08/03/2016 09:05am • With inspiring natural attractions and booming art and culinary scenes, the Mile High City doesn't just lure hikers and skiers to its picturesque trails and glistening slopes in the nearby Rockies. Yes, you can easily reach the majestic mountains with a scenic drive along the Mount Evans Scenic Bywa How to host a bang-up backyard BBQ (on a budget) 08/01/2016 12:30pm • There's nothing quite as relaxing as spending summer evenings outdoors with good food and great friends. Of course, hosting a cookout, even if it's in your own backyard, costs money. But as you're shopping for food, drinks and decorations, remember this: How much you spend has nothing to do with how 10 Side Hustles for Busy College Students 07/28/2016 08:00pm • One of the ways to graduate from college debt free (or at least minimize student loan balances) is to do some type of side hustle during your college years. Side hustles are a bit different than typical jobs in that you've got some flexibility in where, when and how you work. Side hustle jobs can h 10 most fun places to live if you love the outdoors 07/28/2016 02:00pm • When asked to picture America's great outdoors, most people will conjure images of the expansive national parks or the craggy Pacific coastline, or the jagged Rocky Mountains that act as Denver's backdrop or the arid desert that surrounds Phoenix. Most people wouldn't necessarily picture Fresno, Making the Grade: 3 Tips to Save Big on Back-to-School Shopping 07/27/2016 08:00pm • The lazy days of summer are slowly winding down. In the weeks ahead, many kids across the country will say farewell to swim parties and play dates in exchange for school books and packed lunches. The annual prep for back to school comes with a cost. According to the National Retail Federation, the a Out of the Ordinary Places to Look for Job Postings 07/26/2016 08:00pm • Recruiters are trying new things to attract talent. From pictures highlighting the work environment to employees having fun, companies are luring candidates with photos and creative job postings in many places besides the job boards. Why would a recruiter go the extra mile to post jobs in other plac 10 money-saving European travel tricks 07/25/2016 01:00pm • Summer is a popular, albeit expensive, time to visit Europe. But favorable exchange rates against the U.S. dollar and a decline in tourism due to safety concerns have created some great vacation deals. Throw these essential saving strategies into the mix and voilà, you can travel cheaply across Eur Should You Try Nordic Walking? 07/24/2016 08:00pm • Stacy Gavarter knows as much about Nordic walking as the average American: nothing. "I've seen people with poles, walking," she says, "I just didn't know what it was called." But thanks to ClassPass, which allows exercisers to try different fitness classes without committing to any one membership, t 5 Myths About Online Travel Agencies 07/21/2016 08:00pm • With a dizzying array of discounted vacation packages floating across the web, securing a bargain seems like a simple task. But with online travel agencies like Expedia reportedly tweaking search results to promote certain hotel listings and a rising number of book-direct initiatives from major bran Va., Md. hold tax-free events next month for back-to-school 07/21/2016 05:24pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia and Maryland are giving consumers a tax break on back-to-school shopping next month with separate sales tax-free events. In Virginia, the sales tax holiday runs from Aug. 5 to 7 and sales taxes will be waived on qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear. It covers Comic-Con launches with preview night, 'Trek' premiere 07/21/2016 12:04pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) — The hordes of zombies, legions of Stormtroopers, leagues of superheroes and crews of Starfleet officers have already begun crawling, marching, flying and beaming into San Diego for that other big convention this week: Comic-Con International. The pop-culture celebration kicked How to Be a Bridesmaid on a Budget 07/20/2016 08:00pm • There's nothing better than hearing that your best friend got engaged. Until you start running the numbers on what it's going to cost you. Attending a wedding can be an expensive feat on its own -- you need to get there, possibly book a hotel room and shell out for a wedding gift. With meals costing Bethesda Macy's to test artificial intelligence shopper's app 07/20/2016 11:28am • WASHINGTON — Can Watson help you shop? IBM's artificial intelligence platform will try, as part of a pilot program at a handful of Macy's stores across the country, including Macy's at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, Maryland. "Macy's On Call" is a mobile web tool that lets customers in 6 Apps and Websites That Pay You for Shopping 07/19/2016 08:00pm • You scour the web for the latest deals and do your part to clip coupons and keep track of upcoming sales. Those bargain-hunting efforts will pay off but don't overlook the opportunities to get cash back or rewards from apps and websites that will pay you for your purchases. These sites earn a commis The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Financial Advisor 07/19/2016 08:00pm • Making long-term decisions about money can be difficult and even a little scary. Many people turn to financial advisors for help with their financial decisions. Many advisors offer good advice, but deciding whether or not they're worth the price can be difficult. Before you hire a financial advisor,