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But while the online booking process may be more convenient Traveling to Sweet 16 games could be a low-budget or high end affair 03/21/2016 05:51pm • WASHINGTON -- It may be worth traveling to see Maryland and Virginia play in the Sweet 16 this week, as long as you bargain shop and plan accordingly. For example, when choosing some of the cheapest hotel and transportation options, you can get there comfortably for less than $800. To get to t 3 Furniture Companies Lounging in High-End Sales 03/17/2016 08:00pm • The points customers consider when buying quality furniture -- product, price and style -- could also apply when shopping for furniture company stocks. It's different for each buyer, but for the $100 billion U.S. home furnishing market, the efforts to dictate, sell and profit from couch selections 4 Surprising School Supplies Online Students Might Need 03/17/2016 08:00pm • It was my first day of online classes. I sat at the computer eager to learn new things. The syllabus called for the usual items: computer, monitor and so forth. I didn't know, however, that I would need some standard school supplies as well. Deep into the second week of classes, I found myself head 11 of the best St. Patrick's Day sales 03/15/2016 05:00am • St. Patrick's Day is a time to celebrate, pinch those who missed the memo to wear green and shop. But shopping doesn't mean you have to deplete your pot of gold. We've rounded up 11 great sales and deals that celebrate the March holiday (and even a few that don't). Amazon You can find just 6 Money Hacks to Make Life Easier 03/14/2016 08:00pm • Every now and then we might discover a great tip that makes life so much easier. Whether you're perusing Pinterest, Reddit, Instagram or magazines, there are shortcuts you can take when it comes to spending and saving. Here are 6 shortcuts to make dealing with money a little easier.1. Buy in bulk.Sa 8 Tools to Increase Productivity for Online Students 03/13/2016 08:00pm • As an online professor, I recently had the pleasure of catching up with a student for coffee. He is a busy young professional, pursuing his master 's degree online in music education at SUNY Buffalo State, while teaching full time and coaching sports after school. As he is a techno-forward student 9 Indispensable Money-Saving Tips for Moms 03/13/2016 08:00pm • Frugal moms know that a family doesn't have to spend a lot to live well.Even with violin practice to pay for, new clothes to budget in and widely attended birthday parties to throw, moms can keep finances in order with resourcefulness and strategy. We've collected tips from frugal moms on saving mon 5 Free (or Almost Free) Ways to File Your Tax Return 03/09/2016 07:00pm • It's tax-filing season, and if you haven't filed your income tax return yet, you will need to soon. Tax returns are due April 18 this year, though you can get an extension until Oct. 15. You could pay someone hundreds of dollars to file your tax return, but don't shell out for a tax preparer until 10 Simple Ways for Students to Save on Travel 03/09/2016 07:00pm • Summer vacation may still be months away, but as the weather heats up, college students' thoughts start to drift to dreamy destinations, near and far. And with favorable exchange rates, pleasant temperatures and plenty of time to globe-trot to diverse places, it's easy to see why many students are 6 tips for planning a DIY vacation 03/08/2016 07:00pm • So, you've decided to plan your next trip on your own. You've picked your destination, you've saved up your vacation days and you're ready to go. But now, even after laying the groundwork for your perfect getaway, taking care of the remaining logistical details seems like a daunting task. With so ma Fight continues over pending gun shop in Arlington 03/07/2016 01:25pm • WASHINGTON -- The fight is heating up over the opening of a gun store in Arlington, Virginia. Nova Armory is expected to open soon along the 2300 block of N. Pershing Drive near Route 50 in the Lyon Park neighborhood.     There are online petitions both for and against the gun store, which 10 Ways to Reduce Your Housing Costs in Retirement 03/06/2016 07:00pm • Affordable housingHousing is often your biggest retirement expense. But there are a variety of ways to cut your housing costs in retirement. Here are some ways to pay less for housing after you retire.Pay off your mortgage.When you pay off your mortgage, you eliminate one of your most significant mo Best commercial diets: Putting your money where your mouth is 03/03/2016 07:00pm • Committing to a commercial diet plan You've decided to spend your hard-earned dollars to lose some weight -- now it's real. 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