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How to Get the Most Value Out of Cyber Monday 11/05/2018 07:00pm • The holiday season is approaching, and for many Americans, that means planning out their holiday spending. The informal start to holiday shopping arrives just days after Halloween ends, and now is the time to start preparing to get the most value for your holiday shopping spree. Most Americans are f How Toy Stocks Test Investors 11/05/2018 07:00pm • To borrow from the beloved TV rerun of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," some stocks in that sector known as Toyland -- even with Black Friday nigh -- are teetering on a trip to the Island of Misfit Toys. Just take a look at Hasbro (ticker: HAS), which since Sept. 19 and Halloween fell a sickening 1 6 Amazon Prime Alternatives 11/05/2018 07:00pm • Even if you're not an Amazon Prime subscriber, chances are you've contemplated becoming a member to take advantage of enticing benefits, including special discounts, free two-day shipping and video-streaming services -- all for $119 per year. Amazon Prime aims to attract the company's most loyal cus 4 Ways to Get a Better Rate at Your Bank 10/31/2018 08:00pm • After eight rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the last two years, deposit rates are on the rise. However, you may not be seeing higher interest rates from your bank. What gives? Although big banks have been fast to raise credit card and loan rates, they have been in no rush in raising deposit 10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro How to sell items online and make money in retirement 10/30/2018 08:00pm • If you want some extra cash in retirement, you may be thinking about putting household goods up for sale. Among boomers, 33 percent mentioned they plan to sell items they don't want anymore, according to a June 2018 survey from Finder.com. "Selling your stuff online -- from old cellphones you've acq A lot of what you buy online, you eat 10/30/2018 07:50am • WASHINGTON — People are spending more and more online, and what they are spending the most buying online might surprise you. “Food is what Americans are buying the most online,” Ted Rossman at CreditCards.com told WTOP. “We found that 26 percent of U.S. adults are buying groceries onli Accessing Health Care in Rural America 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Life in rural America has its advantages, with some remote communities perched in arguably the most beautiful landscapes in the U.S., from Alaska's wild fringes and beneath Montana's big sky to northern Minnesota's lake country. But, where access to health care can be limited, living in less populou Long-term care: Glossary of terms 10/29/2018 08:00pm • You've heard of nursing homes and assisted living, but perhaps less about elder co-housing, CCRCs or adult foster care. Here's a glossary of terms encompassing a range of long-term care options and identifying certain agencies and professionals who play a role in the long-term care arena. Adult D The Money Etiquette of Fundraising 10/28/2018 08:00pm • With school in full swing and the holiday season piquing people's giving spirits, the end of the year sees fundraisers fall upon families of school-age children almost as abundantly as leaves from the trees. And in an election year like this one, political campaigning adds to requests for support -- How Do Peer-to-Peer Loans Work? The Complete Guide 10/24/2018 08:00pm • When you're looking to borrow money, your first thought may be to head straight to the bank. But you could be overlooking another option -- a peer-to-peer loan. This innovative lending alternative has grown increasingly popular over the last decade. And it may offer you advantages over traditional l 7 Retirement Investments for Stable Returns 10/23/2018 08:00pm • As you transition from a career to full-time retirement, your investments should shift away from volatile growth toward more stable returns. However, investors should not entirely abandon investing for growth in retirement. Those who retire in their 50s or 60s may have decades to live. Stocks shoul New DC studio to serve as a 'Gouda' place to learn about cheese 10/23/2018 12:22am • WASHINGTON — In the last five years, D.C. has lost several specialty cheese shops, including Cowgirl Creamery, Sona Creamery and Righteous Cheese. Now, a local cheesemonger is betting area residents are ready to spend their hard-earned dough to buck that trend. 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