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Take advantage of late summer travel deals
Late summer is great time to travel and save money. Book before Labor Day to take advantage of some unbeatable deals.
Tax-free shopping holidays set in Va. and Md.
Virginia's holiday is set for Aug. 5-7 and Maryland's from Aug. 14-20.
Experts: Shop smart for college
Remember, the dorm room is only so big. You probably don't need everything advertised as a "must have."
Turn off that cell, avoid roaming charges
Traveling abroad? Watch out for wallet-busting roaming charges on cell phones and laptop wireless cards.
Don't get ripped off. Check that grocery receipt
"It's unfortunately very common for consumers that you go to check out and you realize after the fact that you've been overcharged for something," says SmartMoney.com's Kelly Grant.
Your credit card can save you money while on vacation
Despite what your statement says afterwards, your credit card could save you money the next time you take a trip.
Pet health insurance not worth the added cost
For many, pets are part of the family. And, while pet health insurance may seem like a good idea, it may not be in the long run.
Summer silver screens under the stars
There's something special about watching movies under the stars. This summer, Virginia, D.C and Maryland offering just that.
While supplies last: Grab green rebates while you can
The clock is ticking to get cash back for making energy-efficient upgrades to your home.
Green home improvements can save you money
You can get a pretty big tax break on certain home improvements.
Don't have an e-reader? Go to the library
E-readers are popular gizmos, but they can be pretty expensive. But now, you don't have to buy one to use one. Some local libraries will let you borrow them and take them home for a while.
The apps that eat your wireless data
If you have a cellphone with a monthly limit on how much data you can use, here are some tips on what types of phone use will gobble up your precious megabytes:
Gas prices beginning to climb upward
WTOP's "Pain in the Gas" survey shows the average price of a gallon of regular is $3.70 - an increase of seven cents from last week.
Free stuff: Have you been to the library lately?
Libraries now offer a host of electronic items that will never be overdue.
Cheaper car insurance can depend on credit scores
It turns out a good credit score can get you a break on car insurance.
Living Social offering deals for summer camps
Some of the most sought after summer camps in the region are helping parents with the high costs by offering deals, online.
Comparison shop doctors and dentists
At PriceDoc.com, users can get price quotes for dental, cosmetic, vision, health maintenance and corrective medicine procedures.
Gas now averages $3.82 a gallon
The average price of a gallon of gas of regular is below $4 for the fourth straight week, and down overall for the sixth straight week.
Buying in bulk isn't always the cheapest
Sometimes you can get a better deal at the grocery store during a weekly special.
Avoiding credit card problems overseas
Don't count on your credit card on that big summer trip abroad.
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