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Tips from the postal service on holiday package safety 11/30/2020 10:54am • Picture this: That expensive gift you spent weeks waiting for on back order finally gets delivered in time for the holidays, only to be swiped from your doorstep without a trace. Millions have fallen victim to package theft at some point, and the growth in online shopping during the coronavirus p Car Review: Kia's new K5 midsize sedan will make you forget the venerable Optima 11/30/2020 12:15am • Kia still believes in sedans, and the new K5 is a car that’s using its good looks to help make that point. The new midsize sedan makes a statement with sleek looks and an expressive new face thanks to LED lighting that seems to snake up the hood before disappearing. The body is long. You would 9 Dividend Stocks With 'Strong Buy' Ratings 11/30/2020 12:00am • CFRA loves these dividend stocks.The Federal Reserve has indicated federal interest rates will remain near 0% through at least 2023, limiting income investors' options for steady, reliable yield. Dividend stocks can be a great source of income, but a dividend is only as good as the company paying it Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Know to Ensure Your Gifts Arrive On Time 11/30/2020 12:00am • Shipping experts have one message for consumers heading into the holiday season: Don't wait to mail your packages. "From a sheer volume perspective, we're expecting a record-breaking holiday season," says Mike Parra, CEO of DHL Express, Americas. Normally, peak shipping occurs from Black Friday to What more online shopping during pandemic means for 'porch pirates' 11/27/2020 01:16pm • Almost one in five Americans have had a package stolen from their porch or doorstep, according to a recent survey. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/WoodysPhotos) More people are ordering packages and groceries online during the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to a recent survey, "porch pirates" are al Holiday shopping for stargazers in 2020 11/25/2020 08:17am • Dear Santa, Even though COVID-19 is still with us as is the year we all want to forget, 2020, we can shop for Christmas and the holiday season. Once again it’s that time of year to shop for your fave stargazer. WTOP’s annual gifts for stargazers recommendations will help Santa provide goodies How to Manage Holiday Spending in Retirement 11/25/2020 12:00am • Retirees may be facing a different-looking holiday this year, with changes that include canceled trips or smaller gatherings. These shifts can also have a money-related impact. For retirees on a fixed income, it may be helpful to set up a financial strategy that aligns with the holiday activities i Q&A: Fixed-Income Investments and the State of the Market 11/25/2020 12:00am • It seems like the market returns this year were driven by stocks that benefited from the stay-at-home economy, and a comparatively larger swath of companies that stand to benefit from a broad economic recovery. More sensitive "cyclical" companies felt the economic impacts of the virus and did not 25 Top Travel Gifts: The Best Gifts for Travelers 11/25/2020 12:00am • With any luck, 2021 will bring the safe reopening of borders and allow travel-deprived globetrotters to embark on their next vacation. Now that the holidays are upon us, you're likely making your list and checking it twice. To help you find the perfect present for the traveler in your life, U.S. New Explainer: China's claims of coronavirus on frozen foods 11/24/2020 08:24pm • BEIJING (AP) — China has stirred controversy with claims it has detected the coronavirus on packages of imported frozen food. Frozen shrimp imported from an Ecuadorian company was banned for one week on Tuesday in a continuing series of such temporary bans. While experts say the virus can su 2020 holiday shipping guide: Deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx 11/24/2020 11:15am • Deadlines are approaching for anyone sending holiday cheer to their friends or loved ones — and owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 holiday season could be especially troublesome when it comes to on-time arrivals. The major shipping services don't actually have hard cutoffs for holiday Amazon opens last-mile delivery centers in Manassas, Gainesville 11/24/2020 10:22am • Two Amazon last-mile delivery stations will employ about 200 people in Prince William County. (Courtesy Amazon) Amazon continues to build its local network of last-mile delivery stations, with two new Virginia ones in Gainesville and Manassas. They follow the opening of two state-of-the-art d 7 Native American chefs share Thanksgiving recipes 11/23/2020 04:13pm • (EDITOR'S NOTE: The below is republished from Smithsonian by permission.) To the original peoples of this continent, each day is a day to give thanks to the Creator. Thanksgiving ceremonies have always taken place when Native people have gathered. Food and feasts often serve as a focal point of t Car Review: Lincoln Navigator Black Label is an SUV that's big on size and price 11/23/2020 04:08am • I remember the late 1990s, when the original Lincoln Navigator hit the scene. It was bold and looked great. I wanted one. But over the years, it lost its way with an odd style, and there were stronger large luxury SUVs competitors. So as the 2020 Navigator showed up, it was déjà vu for me. Its bol Who cares about turkey? Thanksgiving main dishes for smaller groups and (sacrilegious) non-turkey lovers 11/22/2020 02:04am • You might not want a whole roast turkey on your table for a gaggle of reasons this Thanksgiving. A turkey breast is the most obvious option for those who enjoy the traditional feast but don't necessarily need 10 pounds of meat for two or four people at the table. However, if the idea of not eatin