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Explore off-beat Cherry Blossom Festival events 03/20/2015 07:58am • WASHINGTON — Billed as "The Nation's Greatest Springtime Celebration," the National Cherry Blossom Festival is underway now through April 12. Locals are likely familiar with big festival events that include the parade down Constitution Avenue, a day of music and fireworks on the Southwest Water 7 hobbies you can turn into a second career 03/19/2015 08:00pm • For Tony Tremonto, it started with a love of sports memorabilia and a desire to save money. The Phoenix resident had been spending $65 to $85 each time he wanted a piece of his memorabilia framed. Tired of spending so much, he decided to try his hand at framing the items himself. That led to work The One Trick You Need to Know to Grocery Shop Faster, Cheaper and More Healthfully 03/18/2015 08:00pm • We've all heard the mantras of grocery shopping: "Never go hungry." "Don't go without a shopping list." Although I've written countless stories on hunger-squelching snacks, today I'm going to show you how to craft a super supermarket shopping list that, if done right, you'll only have to create onc 3 Ways to Make the Most of a Late Start on College Savings 03/17/2015 08:00pm • In ideal circumstances, parents begin saving for their children's college educations at birth, or earlier -- certainly, at least, with enough time to have four years' worth of cash for tuition, fees and books socked away. But sometimes life happens. Incomes shrink or disappear altogether and healt 4 Ways You're Shooting Yourself in the Foot (Nutritionally Speaking) 03/17/2015 08:00pm • An old proverb says that "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions," and nowhere is this truer than when it comes to nutrition and health. We're all seeking better health for ourselves and our kids, and often look to food and supplements as tools to get us closer to this goal. Unfortunately 20 Items You Should Never Buy at Full Price 03/16/2015 08:00pm • You might have a lot of items on your shopping list, but what if you could cross some of them off altogether? Some things you should never buy new, since used versions work just as well. Here's our list of 20 products you should never buy new: 1. DVDs and CDs Used DVDs and CDs will play like new Smarter Ways to Shop Online 03/16/2015 08:00pm • Online shopping is basically 20 years old. When Pizza Hut allowed customers to order pizza online back in 1994, it was considered revolutionary; the same goes for when Amazon.com first went live in 1995. Depending on your age, you may see online shopping in one of three ways: -- As something that' How to Save Money With Better Banking 03/12/2015 08:00pm • I don't know about you, but when I was in college, the potential to get some free pens, pizza or another ill-fitting branded T-shirt was a good reason to sign up for just about anything. So when Chase bank set up a table outside my freshman dorm promising $50 in exchange for opening a checking out, See Green With 2015 St. Patrick's Day Sales 03/12/2015 08:00pm • Leprechauns aren't the only ones who will find pots of gold at the end of the rainbow on March 17. Discover a reward of your own by shopping these sale events from major retail stores. And no, you don't have to be Irish.AmazonSt. Patrick's Day is synonymous with green, shamrocks and ... deals? It's Weighing in on the trend of child's birthday gift registries 03/11/2015 03:20pm • WASHINGTON -  It's a request local toy stores say they are getting more and more -- parents who want to create a registry for their child's birthday gifts. Some parents find it crass, while others call it convenient. Amazon.com has long offered the service as do other major retailers like Toy 3 Questions to Answer Before Refinancing Student Loans 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Sara Hamilton, a law school graduate repaying more than six figures in federal student debt, was ready to ditch her hodgepodge of high rates and frustrating loan servicing. The Emory University alumna decided to renegotiate the terms of her debt by refinancing through a private lender, aiming for Decorating Your First Apartment on a Budget 03/10/2015 08:00pm • One of the best parts about moving into your first apartment is transforming it from beige carpet and blank white walls into a space all your own. But starting from scratch can be overwhelming, and the cost can really add up. Don't let your budget put a damper on the apartment décor of your dreams A Wealth Building Plan for You: Young Professional Edition 03/09/2015 08:00pm • Investing can be such a confusing, scary proposition sometimes. You're never really sure if the information you find is exactly right for you (in the case of some online publications), if the data is relevant (in certain financial studies) or if the advice is credible (such as when you receive a st If You Really Want to Kill Off Your Debt, Do a Debt Autopsy 03/09/2015 08:00pm • Autopsies aren't just for corpses. Post-mortem examinations can be helpful for looking at anything that went wrong, be it a business deal or a soufflé that went south. But pinpointing where you erred in money management can be particularly useful. After all, you aren't going to ruin your life if 5 Ways to Spend Less on a Prom Dress 03/08/2015 08:00pm • Prom is a rite of passage for young ladies and gents, but it also can be a nightmare for your wallet. Formal dresses can range anywhere from $30 to $1,000, and it's really easy (and tempting) to choose a dress that costs more than you can afford.I've been to a fair share of high school formals and a