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Major donor steps in to help replace stolen Christmas gifts 12/14/2015 12:30pm • WASHINGTON — Wal-Mart has stepped in to help bring back Christmas for needy local children after gifts were stolen from a warehouse rented by the Salvation Army in Southeast D.C. The retailer has provided a $20,000 donation to help offset the cost of replacing the stolen toys, clothes and bicyc Marked improvement for redesigned 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 12/14/2015 05:19am • WASHINGTON — The redesigned 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT marks some serious improvement inside and out. We looked at the 2015 Outlander a few months back and concluded it was a value buy as the 2016s were about to hit dealer lots, so bigger discounts made it a bit more attractive. Now, I spen What to Do If You Are Turned Down for a Mortgage 12/13/2015 07:00pm • If you're trying to buy a house, there is nothing worse than finding your dream home only to be turned down for a mortgage. But that won't happen if you do your mortgage shopping the right way. "You should be working with somebody who picks up the phone and says, 'We have this problem, and let's 6 steps to wow the big boss at your company holiday party 12/13/2015 07:00pm • For junior employees, the office holiday party can present a rare chance to shake hands with the Big Boss. While acing that first impression can boost a young employee's reputation, botching it can be catastrophic. Ron Aaron Eisenberg, a Texas-based media and communications consultant with The Ei Forest Glen Metro emergency response drill is the third this year 12/13/2015 05:11pm • WASHINGTON — A full-scale emergency response training exercise was held Sunday at the Forest Glen Metro Station in Montgomery County, Maryland, the third training exercise since the deadly smoke incident at L’Enfant Plaza in D.C. on Jan. 12, 2015. “Our big objective today is command and con Santa looking for helpers as wish list letters pour in 12/11/2015 10:26pm • WASHINGTON-- Santa has a backlog of letters and is asking you for some help this year. The US Postal service is asking volunteers to be part of Operation Santa.  Volunteers can stop by the main branch of the DC Post Office in Brentwood, Northeast D.C. during business hours and pick up a few 5 Big Money Mistakes Freelancers Make 12/11/2015 07:00pm • There have been freelancers throughout history -- fur trappers in the 1700s, selling to whomever would buy their wares, for example -- but these days, more people are working for themselves than ever. In fact, a survey last year from the Freelancers Union of more than 5,050 adults over age 18 sugge Frank Sinatra: A voice that endures 12/11/2015 06:53pm • WASHINGTON -- He was “Old Blue Eyes,” the iconic jazz and traditional pop singer with a penchant for big melodies. Saturday is Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, and his impact is felt in current mainstream music. Today’s industry promotes image over artistry, but Sinatra was the total packa Talk to Admission Counselors to Maximize College Merit Financial Aid 12/09/2015 07:00pm • Scholarships can come from a variety of organizations and businesses, but merit aid scholarships come directly from a college. These sorts of scholarships are offered to students based on their accomplishments in academics, athletics, the arts or other areas where they have excelled. When applying Free Apps to Save You Money in 2016 12/09/2015 07:00pm • We're nearing the end of the year. Have you thought about your New Year's resolutions yet? Since you're reading the Frugal Shopper blog, chances are you are savvy about saving money or at least would like to be. Get a head start on your resolutions and download a few of these free apps that will he Dealing With Food Hangovers: Cures for the Aftermath of Overindulging 12/08/2015 07:00pm • 'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry, which can put you in a festive mood and crank up the fun factor during the holidays. But you can easily end up with a wretched hangover even if you don't overdo the booze. That's because a common form of overindulgence has to do with food, not alcohol: Ea 25 worst-performing CEOs 12/08/2015 12:04pm • by Ben Taylor In a perfect world, good pay reflects good performance. Leave guests satisfied as a server, and you’ll frequently earn a generous tip. Close a big deal as a salesperson, then collect a sizable commission check. For CEOs at public companies, theoretically, the same should be Travel expenses to budget for now 12/08/2015 10:00am • With just a few weeks until 2016, now is the time to set travel goals and put your plans into motion. It's also an ideal time to make smart money-saving moves. Whether you want to a plan a family trip, a romantic getaway or a bucket list journey to a far-flung frontier with friends or on your own, t Catholic University campus deemed safe after search 12/08/2015 03:15am • WASHINGTON — The Catholic University campus has been deemed safe after a shelter in place order was issued and two buildings evacuated Monday night and early Tuesday. The university said in a statement that a custodian in Pangborn Hall was approached by someone with a weapon. Officers from the Gift ideas for stargazers 12/07/2015 04:51am • WASHINGTON — Ho, Ho, Ho! Happy holidays! Welcome to the WTOP “What’s Up? The Space Place” holiday edition to get some great gift ideas for that stargazer of yours. OK, you have 19 shopping days left — but don’t panic. Internet shopping and quick shipping will get that star-minded some