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What You Should Buy in July: a Shopper's Guide 07/17/2016 08:00pm • If there were a modern-day bloodsport, summer shopping could be it. Last year, Americans spent $83 billion on purchases and travel during the summer months, according to the National Retail Federation. That's up from $78 billion in the previous year. Lower gas prices and higher consumer sentiment h 3 Reasons Sears Stock Shows Little Sign of Hope (SHLD) 07/14/2016 08:00pm • In the retail sector, there are very few stories as dire as Sears Holding Corp. (SHLD). Years of mismanagement and lack of understanding in how to respond to the changing retail landscape has left the company seemingly unable to respond to its issues. Sears is hemorrhaging money -- it posted a net The farmers market, delivered to your door 07/13/2016 01:08am • WASHINGTON — The weekend routine for many Washingtonians involves waking up early and lining up at produce stands to stock up on juicy tomatoes, sweet corn and ripe peaches. But what if you could taste the best produce area farmers have to offer, without ever leaving your house? That’s Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day 2016 07/10/2016 08:00pm • Shoppers, charge your phones, memorize your credit card's CVV and log into your Amazon Prime account. Amazon Prime Day is on July 12, and you'll want to be poised to snatch up all the exceptional deals. Amazon has been dropping hints about its upcoming shopping holiday for several months, but the How Retailers Convince You to Spend More 07/07/2016 08:00pm • Almost everyone can relate to the experience of buying something and later wondering why they felt compelled to do so. By leveraging big data and an understanding of human behavior, retailers have seemingly mastered the art of the sale. So much so that some people might worry they are being manipula How to Save Money on a Trip to the Big Apple 07/05/2016 08:00pm • Taking a bite out of the Big Apple can take bite out of your budget if you're not careful. The "city that never sleeps" also happens to be an expensive city, but if you know where to look, you can score some deals and return home with some cash to spare. With that in mind, here are clever strategies An Investor's Guide to Choosing Stocks and Bonds 07/05/2016 08:00pm • A couple of generations ago investing in stocks meant buying shares of a big-name company like Ma Bell, keeping them forever and enjoying dividend income along the way. But the boom in mutual funds in recent decades has created legions of investors who've never owned an individual stock. Are they m 6 Ways Online Students Can Save on Textbooks, Learning Materials 06/30/2016 08:00pm • Beyond buying a house, financing a college education can be one of the most expensive investments a person ever makes. As college costs skyrocket and student loan debt receives increased media attention, it's easy to overlook the unadvertised expenses associated with required college textbooks and o The 10 Best Fourth of July Sales 2016 06/30/2016 08:00pm • When you're lazing on a lawn chair, watching fireworks and bursting with hot dogs and beer, the idea of rushing to a shopping mall might not sound so appealing. Happily, July Fourth sales kick off early, and many of the major blowouts are already underway. We recommend getting your shopping done no Where to Get Money for Your Business Idea 06/29/2016 08:00pm • What do the local coffee shop, an Etsy store and Apple all have in common? They all needed start-up cash to get where they are today. Recent estimates on the price of launching a new business are hard to find, but a 2009 study from the Kauffmann Foundation pegged the average cost at $30,000. Even on 11 Great Investing Tips for Women 06/26/2016 08:00pm • Ideas for savvy investors.Women have different strengths when it comes to investing. Although they may make less money, they tend to save a bigger percentage of their income -- 8.3 percent versus 7.9 percent for men, according to research by Fidelity Investments. And although men may take more risks How to Prepare Your Teen for a First Job 06/23/2016 08:00pm • You may not be as misty-eyed as you were when your child left for the first day of school, but the day your teenager goes to his or her first day of work can be emotional, too. In fact, if the passage of time seems to be flashing by at an unreal speed, you may feel worse. But now's not the time for 5 Summer Fun Savings Tips for Parents 06/23/2016 08:00pm • Hoping to save some money this summer, but feel like you're constantly reaching into your wallet to buy yet another shiny object to keep junior busy? If you're like many parents, summer is a time to spend, spend and spend some more. However, it doesn't have to be that way. By implementing one or two How 7 Big-Box Retail Stocks Are Faring 06/23/2016 08:00pm • Just like consumers, investors love to shop big-box stores for bargains, albeit with a twist. While the average customer browses the aisles for DVDs or a GPS, share-buying types are more interested in that sweet little steal that goes by acronym ROI: return on investment. Trouble is, lots of invest 13 last-minute Father's Day sales you won't want to miss 06/17/2016 09:00am • There is one advantage to procrastinating on buying your Father's Day gifts. As June 19 draws near, retailers begin to launch last-minute Father's Day promotions. At these sales, you can find deep discounts on tools, outdoor gear, electronics and other gifts for dad. If you've been holding out