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Redskins division champions merchandise in stores Tuesday 12/29/2015 11:19am • WASHINGTON-- How 'bout them Redskins? As they head off to the playoffs, new merchandise commemorating their NFC East division championship has rolled into stores throughout the region. Mark Siegel, a manager at a Modell's in Arlington, expected delivery of everything from hats to T-shirts and ext 3 Ways to Keep Your Medication Costs Down 12/28/2015 07:00pm • Prescription drug prices are rising, as are tempers. On Dec. 9, a congressional hearing looked into the rising cost of medicine and what appears to be a troubling trend: pharmaceutical companies purchasing already-available drugs and selling them for much higher prices. Several companies reportedly Ageism, Attitude and Health 12/25/2015 07:00pm • Accomplished, enlightened, learned, sage and wise? Or confused, decrepit, incompetent and declining? The language used to describe aging, the way people talk to and about seniors, matters. Ageism can hurt your health, research shows. Shedding negative stereotypes and embracing positive attitudes now 5 Sneaky Ways to Avoid Overspending on Last-Minute Holiday Shopping 12/22/2015 07:00pm • Down to the wire on your holiday shopping? That doesn't mean you have to completely blow your budget, especially when you've been on the financial "Nice List" all year! Resist the temptation to pay a premium for convenience, and try these five tips for smarter last-minute spending: 1. Cut the clutte 5 Ways to Stay Safe While Shopping 12/22/2015 07:00pm • While most of us finished our holiday shopping weeks ago, some of us are still out there trying to navigate the malls, big box stores or outlets. In the interest of time and trying to get out of the store so we can spend quality time with loved ones, record speed shopping trips often take priority o 25 ways to improve your finances in 2016 12/22/2015 09:00am • A new year often inspires new habits, including financial ones. If you want to put yourself on a path to build wealth throughout the year, then consider these 25 steps, all of which are designed to help you rein in spending and work toward greater financial security. They include both offensive move Part 6: Making wise food choices during holiday shopping, travel 12/22/2015 05:19am • WASHINGTON — Have you been following along with the Lean Plate Clubâ„¢ Holiday Challenge? It’s not too late to join! The goal of the challenge is to simply keep your weight steady during this season of indulgences. This is the sixth talk with Sally Squires, author of the Lean Plate Clubâ„ 9 Smart Uses for Leftover Foreign Currency 12/21/2015 07:00pm • Traveling internationally? Unless you're meticulous at forecasting travel costs and only withdraw the precise amount of cash you'll need, it's likely you'll return stateside with a pocket full of euros or yen. Most foreign exchange services don't accept smaller denominations, so you could blow you How to Support Small Business Owners on a Budget 12/21/2015 07:00pm • This holiday season, it's really easy to hit up Walmart and Target and knock out every single gift on your list in one go. However, we're increasingly becoming a society that craves "one of a kind" and unique gifting experiences. While I'm all for literally gifting experiences, doing some or all of 7 Last-Minute Gift Ideas 12/20/2015 07:00pm • Even the most prepared and organized gift givers among us can easily forget a holiday gift exchange or accidently overlook a deserving recipient. When there's no time to order a gift online and shopping malls are closed for the holidays, how do you hastily hunt down a gift that doesn't look like an 3 Ways to Stop Wasting Money on Interest 12/20/2015 07:00pm • Credit card debt costs the average U.S. household more than $2,500 in interest per year, according to a November NerdWallet study of over 2,000 adults. That's more than 3 percent of the average household income -- just for the privilege of carrying debt on a credit card. It's enough to pay for two m How to Invest in Rising Jewelry Sales 12/20/2015 07:00pm • Jewelry sales in the U.S. are up as Americans feel a little more confident in spending on some bling. The World Gold Council says gold jewelry sales in the U.S. were up 2 percent in the third quarter from the previous year, building on gains seen in the past several years. "It has shown signs of pro It's 'free shipping day' at these 1000+ stores 12/18/2015 06:28am • WASHINGTON — If you haven't checked the calendar, it is the day for Christmas online shoppers to save shipping costs and still guarantee those presents are under the tree on Christmas morning. On Friday, Dec. 18 — Free Shipping Day — more than 1,000 participating retailers will offer free 8 Money Experts Answer: 'What Are the Best Ways to Stretch a Dollar?' 12/17/2015 07:00pm • As the beginning of a new year approaches, there's no better time to assess how you can improve your finances in 2016. Sometimes, the most effective change you can make is to stretch your money just a little further. But as simple as it sounds, asking yourself, "What are the best ways to stretch a Holiday gifts for senior safety and peace of mind 12/17/2015 06:00am • Now's the time to choose holiday gifts to help seniors live safely at home -- and for caregivers who help make that possible. Maybe it's a security monitor, a fun present or a stimulating class. Caregivers, who give so much of themselves, could also use a holiday boost (even if they'd never ask). Am