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A Last-Minute Guide to Shopping for Medicare 11/26/2017 07:00pm • Medicare's annual open enrollment period is about to come to a close: Dec. 7 is your final chance to change from one Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan to another. If you're currently enrolled in Original Medicare, you can also switch to a private Medicare Advantage plan or drop existing DC mayor supports Small Business Saturday in Northwest bakery 11/25/2017 07:43pm • WASHINGTON — Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. The day, set aside to promote small businesses, found D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser visiting small shops across the city. Among the mayor's stops was Baked by Yael, a colorful Connecticut Avenue bakery across t Holiday shopping season begins with Black Friday 11/24/2017 08:36am • CLARKSBURG, Md. — Shoppers in Maryland hit the stores at Clarksburg Premium Outlets as soon as the doors opened at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and stores there will remain open until 10 p.m. Friday as customers search for Black Friday bargains. Thanksgiving weekend, when stores compete to attract s Wine of the Week: What to do with what's left in the bottle 11/23/2017 10:41pm • WASHINGTON — Leftover wine? To quote a line from one of my favorite movies, “That’s inconceivable.” I know there are a lot of leftovers the day after Thanksgiving: desserts, side dishes and, of course, turkey. But wine? I just can’t believe that there should be any leftover wine. How Best Cyber Monday Sales for 2017 11/21/2017 07:00pm • Although the Friday after Thanksgiving once reigned as the year's biggest shopping holiday, Cyber Monday is expected to outpace Black Friday in terms of shopper participation this year. According to data from Offers.com, 71 percent of shoppers plan to shop on Cyber Monday in 2017, compared to 69 pe How to Avoid Fake Shopping Apps This Holiday Season 11/21/2017 07:00pm • With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, consumers and retailers are gearing up for a busy shopping season. Meanwhile, experts caution that scammers may have a new trick up their sleeves: fake shopping apps. Mobile shopping may soon surpass shopping on a desktop. According to the "Ho CDs Remain Useful Despite Low Yields 11/21/2017 07:00pm • Many investors, probably most, start as a child with a simple bank account. Later come stocks, bonds and funds, with bank accounts mainly used for everyday expenses. They're safe and convenient but don't pay much. A top-yielding certificate of deposit might pay a bit more than 2 percent if you're w 'Unsafe' toys list raises concerns over lead, digital spying 11/21/2017 12:52pm • WASHINGTON — As holiday shopping prepares to enter high gear, a national consumer safety group is raising concerns about what it calls "dangerous and toxic" toys on store shelves. The toys highlighted in the U.S. Public Interest Research Group's annual "Trouble in Toyland" report include fidget Tire rotations, road hazard insurance: Are they worth it? 11/21/2017 04:14am • WASHINGTON — Motorists road-tripping for Thanksgiving might return home needing new tires, so a local consumers group has tips that include advice on rotations and road hazard insurance. "Most shops will repair your tires, if you do run over a nail, for about $20. So, if you're going to pay What Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Can Expect From Black Friday 11/20/2017 07:00pm • Many Americans will be enjoying a four-day weekend and a somewhat relaxed work environment this week. For Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores Inc ( WMT) and other U.S. retailers, though, Thanksgiving week may be the most important of the year. Retail investors are hoping this year's Bl The Best Products to Buy on Black Friday 2017 11/20/2017 07:00pm • Two-thirds of Americans think Black Friday sales are nothing special compared to offers available throughout the rest of the year, according to a recent nationally representative WalletHub survey. Yet roughly 164 million Americans are at least thinking about doing some shopping from Thanksgiving th Want to shop online at work? In DC, your boss probably doesn’t care 11/20/2017 01:30pm • WASHINGTON — Online holiday shopping reportedly peaks on the Monday after Thanksgiving — the much-hyped Cyber Monday. Most of us are at work the Monday after Thanksgiving, but it turns out you may not have to sneak your online cart-filling shopping while at your desk. Robert Half Technolog Find discounts and shop wisely with these online-shopping resources 11/20/2017 11:07am • WASHINGTON — Shopping list? Check. Laptop? Check. Credit cards? Check. A comfy spot on the couch? (Move over, dog.) Check. All right. You're almost ready to knock out that holiday shopping. Almost. Deals await, but there are additional ways to shop wisely during the holidays. 2017 Cyber Monday deals 11/20/2017 04:55am • WASHINGTON — If the Black Friday hustle isn't your thing, grab some Cyber Monday deals without leaving your bed. Take a gander at some of these bargains:  Amazon — Bookmark this page and check back on Nov. 27 to see what deals you can get on toys, electronics and more. Banana Republ 2017 Black Friday sales 11/19/2017 10:07pm • WASHINGTON — After enjoying hearty Thanksgiving meals, Black Friday gives you a chance to walk it off in stores and catch some enticing deals. But before you dive into discounts, take a look at WalletHub's guide to the stores with the best Black Friday deals and a compilation of retailer deals