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How to Avoid Being a Victim of Tax-Time Identity Theft 03/02/2016 07:00pm • Tax-time identity theft is a growing problem in the U.S., and has the potential to cause you a headache and tie up your tax refund well into the summer months or beyond. Thieves intercept personal data and file tax returns in the name of unsuspecting people who only discover the problem when their o 5 Ways to Make Money off Your Spring Cleaning 03/01/2016 07:00pm • Clearing the clutter and organizing your space is a great way to kick off the spring season. Whether you're cleaning out closets or reorganizing an entire room, don't overlook the chance to earn some extra cash from your efforts. Outside of listing your items in the local classifieds, there are seve Are you ready to move to a new city? 03/01/2016 07:00pm • Ever have the urge to live somewhere else? Lauren Modery did. In 2008, she packed up her car and drove from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas. "I really needed to get out of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, but I still wanted to go to a bigger city that had a lot of culture and art," says Mode Before You Close That Credit Card ... 5 Crucial Considerations 02/29/2016 07:00pm • For many people, credit cards are an incredibly useful tool that make purchasing things -- both online and off -- much easier. They can help boost your credit score and can provide good rewards programs to boot.But credit cards can also overstay their welcome. If you carry a balance on a card with Shopping Smart for Clothes Online: 8 Indispensable Tips 02/28/2016 07:00pm • No longer do we have to brave crowded shopping malls, struggle to reach high-hung tops and wait in long checkout lines. As children of the digital age, we now have the option to spare ourselves the hassle of shopping in-store by purchasing clothing online. Of course, shopping online does come with i What’s a penny buy? J.C. Penney says come see 02/26/2016 12:16pm • WASHINGTON — A penny will actually buy you something at J.C. Penney Co. The Plano, Texas-based retailer rolls out a promotion this weekend called "Get Your Penney's Worth" at stores and online, to boost sales of its private brands. In most cases, the promotions will feature apparel brands a New Arlington gun shop draws mixed reactions from neighbors 02/26/2016 01:38am • WASHINGTON — It hasn’t even opened, but some neighbors are already up in arms over a new gun store in Arlington, Virginia. NOVA Armory is set to open its doors in the coming weeks in the Lyon Park neighborhood. It will be one of the largest sporting arms dealers inside the Beltway, according Spring Break Travel Tips 02/24/2016 07:00pm • Looking to get away during spring break? Maybe you're a teacher, or maybe it's the best time to go on vacation with the kids without taking them out of school; whatever the reason, you're interested in traveling during one of the most popular times all year. Of course, the popularity of spring break 6 Insider Secrets for Saving Time and Money at Disney 02/24/2016 07:00pm • Planning a stress-free Disney vacation can seem like an elusive task. Whether you want to visit Walt Disney World or Disneyland, there are plenty of factors to consider, from lodging and dining costs to wait times to strategic ways to snap up reservations at popular attractions. And with tools at W Greenbelt Metro station overhaul depends on FBI decision 02/23/2016 11:19pm • GREENBELT, Md. -- Greenbelt, Landover and Springfield are the three locations being considered for a new FBI headquarters, and it's not clear when the General Services Administration (GSA) will make a final decision. Still, plans for big changes to the Greenbelt Metro station are moving ahead, ju Red Carpet Ready: How to Save on Formal Attire 02/23/2016 07:00pm • The 88th annual Academy Awards are right around the corner, and celebrities are in the final stages of prepping and primping for one of the most famous floor treatments in the country: the red carpet. Many consumers will tune in just for the pre-Oscar arrivals to watch the other half parade around i Police warn of crooks using classified ad apps 02/23/2016 07:17am • WASHINGTON — Smartphone apps make it easier than ever to buy and sell items, but they also make it easier to become a victim of crime. Two Anne Arundel County teenagers drove to Capitol Heights, Maryland, after seeing a post for a dirt bike on the OfferUp classified ad app. When they arrive Tech Investing: 3 Areas for Growth-Oriented Investors 02/22/2016 07:00pm • The world is changing quickly, with consumers shopping on their phones and saving their photos in the cloud. Companies that cater to the e-commerce are getting a lot of attention from growth-oriented investors today. Especially in the current environment, business investment continues in the technol Tricky Cuba Travel Questions -- Answered 02/21/2016 07:00pm • With restored U.S.-Cuba relations opening up U.S. commercial flights, many travelers are itching to plan a trip. And last week's agreement to open up to 110 commercial daily flights to destinations across Cuba is another step in the right direction for those hoping to see the country firsthand. Sti Column: Is Microsoft forcing Windows 10 upgrades? 02/18/2016 05:15am • Q: I had a friend tell me that Microsoft is now automatically upgrading everyone to Windows 10.  Is this true and if so, is there anything I can do to stop it? A: It’s no secret that Microsoft wants the world to switch to Windows 10, and making it a free upgrade has certainly kickstarted this