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3 Things to Know About Immediate Annuities 02/16/2016 07:00pm • Stocks are in a tailspin. Bonds and bank savings pay next to nothing. The job market for older folks is hardly welcoming. Wouldn't it be wonderful if those of us in or near retirement could fall back on the standby of yesteryear -- a good, old-fashioned pension? Unfortunately, many cannot. Pensions The Best Buys to Cure Cabin Fever 02/16/2016 07:00pm • The excitement of all the winter holidays is long gone, and yet we've still got another solid month of winter before we can start looking forward to spring. Rather than spend this time staring out the window, longing for warmth and sunshine, give these pass-the-time strategies a try. I promise, you' Wal-Mart Earnings Preview: What to Know About WMT Stock 02/15/2016 07:00pm • For decades, Wal-Mart Stores (ticker: WMT) lived and breathed the motto "always low prices." But consider it a given that founder Sam Walton didn't coin that phrase with his company's stock in mind. While Wal-Mart stock has nearly quadrupled in price since Walton's death in 1992, any gains since 199 4 People Who Created the Modern Shopping Experience 02/15/2016 07:00pm • If you were to walk into a general store in the early 1800s -- the store from which most people bought things -- it would seem almost alien to you today. You'd generally find a very small storefront with a proprietor behind the counter, with whom you would negotiate a price for whatever goods he or Column: Understanding private web browsing 02/12/2016 05:25pm • Q: What’s the difference between Tor and private browsing sessions in my browser? A: On the surface, both are used as privacy measures but from a technical standpoint, they are worlds apart. Tor, which stands for "The Onion Router," was originally developed by the United States Naval Researc Best car for a teen driver? Bigger is better 02/12/2016 01:34pm • WASHINGTON — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an Arlington-based research company, has a simple recommendation for parents who are shopping for their teenager's first car: big, boring and slow. And you don't have to buy a brand-new car to make sure your teen is safe. Personal finance Best shopping deals of Presidents Day 2016 02/11/2016 11:00pm • Often somewhat overlooked as a holiday, Presidents Day may not evoke the same kind of excitement and anticipation as Valentine's Day and the big game. But the day observing George Washington's birthday does have one leg up its fellow winter holidays. The first major shopping holiday of the year, How to prepare a romantic Valentine's dinner at home 02/11/2016 08:00am • Valentine's Day is the perfect reason to spoil your sweetheart, but splurging this season doesn't have to mean overextending your budget. There are several ways to show you care, and preparing a special meal at home is one of them. You'll get a chance to enjoy a romantic night in, indulge in some of A good scents of smell: Picking perfume for yourself and others 02/11/2016 02:59am • FAIRFAX, Va. — Thinking about buying someone a scented gift this Valentine’s Day? It’s a popular present, and a common mistake, says Arielle Weinberg, owner of Arielle Shoshana, a boutique fragrance store in Fairfax, Virginia. Weinberg began on the chemistry side of the perfume industry, i Frugal Alternatives to Dinner on Valentine's Day 02/10/2016 07:00pm • Dinner is a wonderful way to spend an evening with your significant other any day of the year, and for many people this is a default choice for Valentine's Day. But on this particular night of the year, especially when Valentine's Day falls on a weekend, restaurants can be crowded and expensive. Not How to save money on Valentine's Day flowers 02/09/2016 07:00pm • To paraphrase Shakespeare, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," but may cost a lot less on Valentine's Day. As the top-selling flower type for the Feb. 14 holiday, the rose's increased demand and limited supply drive up costs throughout the industry, resulting in a higher market price Passengers of cruise ship praise crew, captain after treacherous storm (photos, videos) 02/09/2016 05:36am • WASHINGTON — Despite being confined to their rooms, passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas are praising the actions of the crew members and captain after a winter storm rocked the ship Sunday. The ocean liner, with more than 4,500 guests and 1,600 crew members, departed from Ca 20 Valentine's Day gifts under $50 02/04/2016 07:00pm • With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it's time to put on your creative hat and find gifts for your loved one that are both affordable and unique. 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