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The Best Time to Buy a Computer 11/15/2021 12:00am • With the winter holidays around the corner, you may be looking to buy a new computer. And if you think now is the best time to make that purchase, you would be right. That's for two reasons: One, the holidays are on the horizon. With the upcoming shopping holidays and promotions such as Black Friday Inflation, explained: Why prices keep going up and who's to blame 11/13/2021 10:24am • Confused about inflation? You're not alone. Inflation is, paradoxically, both incredibly simple to understand and absurdly complicated. Let's start with the simplest version: Inflation happens when prices broadly go up. That "broadly" is important: At any given time, the price of goods will 50 ways to improve your finances in 2022 11/12/2021 10:30am • Money resolutions for 2022 Entering 2022, consumers are facing sustained high rates of inflation, possible changes to the tax code and a struggling supply chain. Amid these challenges, and taking into account the last two years of crisis, it may be more important than ever that individuals and fa Veterans Day 2021: Deals, discounts and freebies 11/11/2021 04:30am • To honor the men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military, businesses and organizations are offering a variety of specials, discounts and freebies on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Many promotions apply to both veteran and active-duty service members, who in most cases will need to provide proof Meal Prep Strategies to Get Dinner on the Table in 10 Minutes or Less 11/11/2021 12:00am • Create simple hacks for efficiency.It's 5:00 p.m. Do you know where your dinner is?There's nothing more frustrating than navigating the grocery store after a long day of work, hungry and bleary-eyed with no mealtime game plan. That's when all rationale and good intentions for eating well go out the 15 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2021 11/10/2021 12:00am • Dividend stocks offer better returns than bonds.2021 has thankfully been a less volatile year for investors than 2020. While there have been various bumps along the way, the economy continues to recover swiftly from last year's pandemic shock. Surging job numbers and consumer spending are leading to Shopping trends to watch this holiday season 11/10/2021 12:00am • The holiday shopping season is upon us. And if you're going to shop instead of opt for digital, virtual or experiential gifts this year, it will pay to shop strategically. You may be well aware of the supply chain issues affecting many merchants and the wisdom of shopping for some items sooner ra 7 Things to Buy Early This Holiday Season 11/10/2021 12:00am • It might not be the best idea to wait for Black Friday sales to roll out before you start your holiday shopping. Supply chain bottlenecks and shipping delays mean that the longer you wait to do your shopping, the more likely you will run into limited inventories, longer shipping times and fewer disc When to Buy Now and Pay Later 11/09/2021 12:00am • When you're shopping this holiday season, you might notice an extra payment option: buy now, pay later. Also known as point-of-sale loans, BNPL services allow customers to buy something online or in a store, take it home, and pay for it over time. A spike in online shopping since the onset of the p 12 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2022 11/08/2021 12:00am • Improve your financial life.Embrace the allure of a fresh start with the new year. It's a great time to commit to your money goals, budget better, pay down debt, ditch bad habits and improve your financial picture to reach your goals. If you want 2022 to be a better year for your money, consider mak Credit Card Rewards That Aren't as Valuable as You Think 11/04/2021 12:00am • Credit card rewards and benefits can provide a lot of value in your everyday use, but some features may sound better than they actually are. Understanding what you're actually getting with your credit card is crucial to avoiding potentially costly situations. Here are some relatively common rewards First freeze of the season grips DC area 11/03/2021 02:55am • Removing ice from the frozen windshield. (Getty Images) The National Weather Service issued its first overnight freeze warning of the season for the D.C. area on Tuesday, with sub-freezing temperatures gripping the far northern, western and southern suburbs from 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Wednesday mo 11 Seasonal Jobs for Retirees 11/03/2021 12:00am • For retirees looking to earn extra income or stay active, picking up a temporary position may be an ideal fit. "Seasonal work can be fun, as you know it is just for a specified amount of time," says Dawn-Marie Joseph, founder of Estate Planning & Preservation in Williamston, Michigan. You could The 7 Best Metaverse Stocks to Buy 11/01/2021 12:00am • The latest trend in tech is the metaverse.Facebook Inc. (ticker: FB) made headlines in late October by announcing that it's changing its corporate name to Meta as part of a new focus on building a "metaverse." The concept involves constructing integrated virtual online environments in which people l After 'nasty' weather, breezy conditions with light showers heading to DC area 10/30/2021 08:00am • After the heavy rain that led to flooding in several areas along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River and the Atlantic coast, the D.C. area is not in the clear just yet. Here's what you need to know to start your Halloween weekend. The bulk of Friday's rainfall concluded by early S