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50 Beautiful Small Towns in America 01/28/2018 07:00pm • Discover postcard-perfect towns across the country.If you've already visited America's inspiring national parks -- filled with snow-capped peaks, painted deserts and windswept coastlines -- as well as vibrant cities showcasing twinkling city skylines and gleaming skyscrapers, turn your eye toward th What is a 401(k)? 01/28/2018 07:00pm • A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement savings account. 401(k) accounts get their odd name from the section of the tax code that created and governs them. Workers and employers can both make deposits to the account until they hit annual contribution limits. The federal government provides tax brea Auto show gives car shoppers unique chance to kick tires 01/26/2018 05:44am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '841529f7-401d-42c9-8971-210056240e1a' }).render("4606153659d2f47d");}); WASHINGTON — Looking to buy a car soo The future of food? Integrated apps, more digital purchasing options 01/26/2018 01:23am • WASHINGTON — The future of food is here — and it looks a lot like a handheld device. Technology is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the way consumers think about, shop for, and prepare food. Recipe videos are social media sensations, groceries are delivered on demand, and meal kit Budding filmmakers blossom at the Rosebud Film Festival 01/26/2018 01:13am • WASHINGTON — Is the next great filmmaker living right in our midst in the nation's capital? Budding talents will screen their hungry, passionate, painstaking work at the 27th annual Rosebud Film Festival, which runs Friday to Sunday at The Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row. "Rosebud was s 5 Over-the-Top Bucket List Trips 01/25/2018 07:00pm • If money were no object, where would you go for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation? Imagine traveling aboard one of the world's most beautiful ships, luxury rail lines, chartered jets or private yachts, and waking up to well-appointed accommodations with butler service and curated experiences you won't 50 small towns to visit around the world in 2018 01/25/2018 07:00am • Explore enchanting towns across the globe. If you're looking for an escape from the thick crowds, bustling blocks and frenetic sights and sounds of city life, fortunately there are plenty of scenic idylls — filled with personality, charm, storybook settings and a slower pace — worth exploring Considering a bed-in-a-box? What you need to know about the new mattress trend 01/25/2018 04:05am • WASHINGTON — Sales of beds-in-a-box have doubled in the last four years, and a leading consumer group has explored the online mattress experience for you in case it's something you want to try. "There are many more options available on the market now," said Sara Morrow, a deputy editor with Con How to Make a Budget -- and Stick to It 01/23/2018 07:00pm • For many consumers, the cornerstone of a healthy financial life is a strong budget. "A budget is a very powerful tool," says Jamie Ebersole, a certified financial planner in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. "It gives you the ability to think further ahead so you can make plans for goals coming up." Take on Your New Year's Resolutions Without Going Broke 01/23/2018 07:00pm • After the holiday decorations are put away, and everyone settles into their normal routines, it can be easy to forget about the New Year's resolutions made back on Jan. 1. Despite a goal-setter's best intentions, the work isn't done once you decide on your resolutions. Whether you're deciding to ea Should You Pay Cash for Your Prescription? 01/22/2018 07:00pm • You arrive at the pharmacy counter, new prescription in hand -- or already sent electronically to the drug store. Like most Americans, you have insurance that covers at least some of your drug costs. The pharmacy has your plan information. Now all that's left to determine is the amount of your drug Asian Consumers Becoming Most Powerful Economic Force in World 01/22/2018 07:00pm • BEIJING -- There are five Starbucks coffee shops within an easy, 10-minute walk from my apartment in the central business district of China's capital city. That may come as a surprise. But Starbucks has become as much a part of daily life in China's major metropolises as it has in America. Starbuck With federal government shutdown set, these specials kick in 01/22/2018 11:15am • WASHINGTON — With the federal government shutdown, some D.C. bars, restaurants and even a yogurt shop are hoping to lift furloughed workers' spirits with freebies and deals. Here are the specials that are confirmed to kick in. The Bird: Any furloughed government employee can enjoy "The 10 secrets Amazon shoppers should know 01/22/2018 11:00am • Odds are decent that if you're reading this, you at least occasionally do your online shopping with Amazon.com. In fact, shortly after the holidays ended, Earnest Research, a data innovation company in New York, reported that Amazon captured 89 percent of last year's holiday online spending among th Hogan reveals details of Maryland $5B plan to lure Amazon 01/22/2018 10:22am • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is releasing more details about the state's $5 billion plan to lure Amazon to Montgomery County for its much-anticipated second headquarters. Hogan's office released Monday the outline of a legislative proposal clearing the way for more than $3 billion in