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Where Is the Best Place to Exchange Foreign Currency? 01/04/2024 07:00pm • Before you head off to the airport to catch a flight abroad, find out where to receive the best exchange rate for your money. Some travelers prefer trading their U.S. dollars for euros or other currencies at their local bank so they have cash to tip taxi drivers or porters at the airport or buy a co 10 Unique College Minors 01/03/2024 07:00pm • Peculiar college minorsMinors are areas of college study that allow students to dive deeper into a certain discipline and possibly complement their major. For example, a student pursuing an international relations major may want to minor in a foreign language. Minors also provide students with the c New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters 01/03/2024 05:37am • SUZU, Japan (AP) — The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year’s Day in central Japan did not spur massive tsunamis like those that scoured the Pacific coast in 2011, killing nearly 20,000 people and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. The tsunamis that did rol Important Dates to Mark on Your Financial Calendar 01/02/2024 07:00pm • A lot of people make New Year's money resolutions. If one of yours is to stay on top of your finances, a calendar can be a big help. Aside from having the money to pay bills, much of staying organized with your finances means keeping track of dates, so pull out your digital or paper calendar and add Shopping on New Year's Day 2024? From Costco to Walmart, see what stores are open and closed 12/30/2023 09:03am • The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from the holidays and getting back into their regular routines — give or take some fresh resolutions. If you're planning on grabbing groceries or doing some other shopping to kick off the new year, it' New Maryland, Virginia laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 12/30/2023 04:49am • There are a few new laws around the D.C. area that will go into effect on New Year's Day. There are no new laws in the District itself that will affect residents directly, but there are quite a few in neighboring states. Laws that will go into effect on the first day of 2024 in Maryland and Vi What stores are open and closed for New Year’s Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more 12/29/2023 03:00pm • It's just about time to celebrate New Year's Eve and say goodbye to 2023. Preparing for a midnight toast and more year-end festivities may require a run or two to the store — but it's wise to expect some limited business hours. While a handful of major chains operate normally on the final day of SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers? 12/29/2023 09:20am • NEW YORK (AP) — Just months after filing for bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub announced it was shutting down its global operations and halting its teeth-aligner treatments. That leaves existing SmileDirectClub customers with a lot of questions and few available answers. The company is offering no more 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Major market indexes including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are set to close out 2023 at or near their all-time highs. With the Federal Reserve's seeming pivot toward looser monetary policy, the bulls are running wild on Wall Street. That totally makes sense. Rising interest rates were a huge conc Personal Loan Statistics and Trends to Watch in 2024 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Consumers are increasingly turning to unsecured personal loans to achieve their financial goals, whether they want to knock out home improvement projects, consolidate high-interest credit card debt or simply pay for an unexpected car repair. Personal loan balances have ballooned -- both at the indiv Why You Should Frequent Small Businesses - And Pay With Cash 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Large online retailers and national chains offer perks like competitive pricing, massive inventories and fast shipping, but they lack in a few important areas. Here's a closer look at the perks of shopping small, and why you may want to use cash when you do. What Is a Small Business, Exactly?Accordi How to Eat Organic on a Budget 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Total organic sales (food and nonfood products) in the U.S. hit a record high of $67.6 billion in 2022, according to the 2023 Organic Industry Survey. The Organic Trade Association, which published the survey, says certified organic products now make up 6% of total food sales in the country. Eating Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old kills his older sister, deputies say 12/27/2023 07:01pm • LARGO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman holding her 11-month-old son in a baby carrier was fatally shot by her 14-year-old brother while trying to defuse an argument over Christmas gifts he was having with a 15-year-old brother who also was armed, authorities said. The 15-year-old brother then shot his Georgetown makes top 20 list for priciest retail rents 12/27/2023 10:20am • People eating outdoors in Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Business Improvement District) Cushman & Wakefield's annual list of the most expensive retail rents, both in the Americas and globally, keeps Manhattan's Upper Fifth Avenue at the top of both lists. No D.C. retail district made the g Money Apps That Collect the Most Data on Their Users 12/26/2023 07:00pm • Pretty much every app on the market collects some data about its users, and personal finance apps are no exception. That's why there are so many services to help you maintain your digital privacy and protect sensitive information. But when it comes to your money, it's even more important to make sur