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Passport to wine country: Sonoma Valley, part one 12/12/2014 01:58pm • Scott Greenberg WTOP Wine Contributor WASHINGTON -- Last week, we took a quick spin through Napa Valley. This week, we continue our Passport to Wine Country series with a visit to Napa Valley's big brother: Sonoma County. I say "big" because Sonoma is about 75 percent larger by land mass than Tech-gift trends from the Digital Answerman 12/12/2014 03:11am • WASHINGTON -- It's hard to keep up with the rapid changes in electronics and technology. Every year the Consumer Electronics Association finds out which tech gifts are the most popular, and this year the tablet came in at the top. They're followed by laptops, televisions and smartphones, and v 8 Ways to Save on Holiday Photo Cards 12/11/2014 07:00pm • 'Tis the season for spending on holiday greetings. According to the National Retail Federation's Holiday Consumer Spending Survey, consumers will spend an average of $29.18 on greeting cards this holiday season. And those who go for custom photo cards can end up spending much more. The good news, How to avoid shipping fees on late holiday gifts 12/11/2014 06:09pm • By Allison Keyes, wtop.com WASHINGTON -- If you're a last-minute shopper worried about whopping shipping fees, don't panic. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch says there are many ways to get around them and still have gifts delivered in time for the holiday. "Lots of retailers offer free shi Why Shopping in Your Home State Can Help You Save 12/10/2014 07:00pm • Despite the digital age we live in, people are actually still buying presents in person. As of 2013, a Gallup poll found that 47 percent of shoppers still intend to do all of their shopping in brick and mortar stores. If you are among them and you live in one of the more expensive areas of the coun 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2015 12/09/2014 07:00pm • Give your money a makeover.The new year is the perfect time to hit "refresh" on your finances. Whether you need to update your insurance, revamp your budget or scale back some shopping habits, take some time to consider these 50 action steps. They can help you improve your finances over the next 12 6 Tips for Holiday Shoppers Who Want to Spend Less 12/09/2014 07:00pm • While Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, don't panic. If you fear that you missed out or won't be able to find good deals for less, it's not true. Shoppers can still find lower prices by taking advantage of the following tips: 1. Get social. While random thoughts, celebrity updat 8 Cheap White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas 12/07/2014 07:00pm • It's that time of year again, when we stock up on affordable holiday gifts for office parties, friendly get-togethers and family gatherings. The tradition known as the white elephant gift exchange calls for budget-friendly but fun presents. I don't know about you, but every year it gets harder and h 5 Everyday Expenses Worth Eliminating in 2015 12/07/2014 07:00pm • From buying coffee on the way to the office to paying for hundreds of unwatched television channels, it's not hard to throw money out the window. As insignificant as these purchases may seem, taken together, they put a huge dent in your wallet. Fortunately, getting into better financial shape doesn Grocery pick up coming to 3 Metro stations 12/07/2014 12:02am • WASHINGTON (AP)-- Metro is teaming up with Giant grocery stores' online shopping and delivery service, Peapod, to provide grocery pickup at three Metro stations. The trial program will begin this spring and last for six months. Under an agreement with the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authorit Wine travel: Your passport to wine country 12/05/2014 10:07am • WASHINGTON -- Wine consumption is up in the U.S. from 2.73 gallons per resident in 2012 to 2.82 gallons per resident in 2013. And along with wine consumption, wine tourism is booming as well. Many wine consumers have turned to wine-themed destination travel over the last several years. According Column: Is it safer to shop online than in-store? 12/04/2014 12:50pm • By Ken Colburn, Data Doctors PHOENIX -- Q: With all of the breaches at major retailers, is it actually safer to shop online these days? A: According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 931,358,613 records have been breached from 4,456 data breaches made public since 2005. It's not your i Giant to offer grocery pick-up at Metro stations 12/04/2014 06:42am • WASHINGTON -- Perhaps as soon as spring, some Metro riders will be able to order groceries online from Giant's Peapod service, and then pick them up at a Metro station on the way home. "That'll be good, it's convenient," says Timothy Hugee, who rides public transportation to and from work and d 7 Affordable Alternatives to Traditional Holiday Gift-Giving 12/02/2014 07:00pm • Now that those invites to holiday parties and gatherings are starting to roll in, you may be wondering how you're going to afford a gift for the host and other guests attending the get-together. Holiday gift-giving doesn't have to put a strain on your budget. When you're planning to celebrate with 5 Ways to Combat an Online Shopping Addiction 12/01/2014 07:00pm • Many of us might joke about our shopping addictions or be quick to call someone a "shopaholic," but to the truly afflicted, the issue is no laughing matter.Oniomania is the technical term for the compulsive desire to shop, which manifests itself as a preoccupation with buying and engaging in shoppin