WTOP Saves You Money
Giving children an allowance may create bad habits (VIDEO)
Experts say cash, earned or unconditional, without a discussion doesn't create financial literacy - and that's a problem.
Which retailers offer free shipping?
Some retailers now require minimum purchases for free shipping, but not all of them.
Get government property on the cheap with GSA surplus sales
Cyber Monday and Black Friday are widely known, but there's a big sale in the D.C. area many haven't heard of that happens twice a month on Thursdays.
5 ways to get the most out of price matching offers
Shoppers can save extra money as retailers go head-to-head on pricing
How you can save on your electric bills
D.C. offers an app aimed at making the Public Service Commission more transparent. In Maryland, there's a website that lets you comparison shop for electric suppliers.
7 tips to keep your wallet safe this Black Friday
Read this before you set out for Black Friday shopping.
Holiday gift ideas: It's the year of the gift card
Gift cards are growing in popularity and provide more protections than cash and some are even mobile.
Pump prices drop before Thanksgiving week
WTOP's Pain in the Gas Survey shows prices of all grades fell by 6 cents since last week.
401K balances spike despite economic recovery troubles
The economic recovery may be slow, but 401K balances are at a 12-year high. The average account balance has jumped to nearly $76,000.
Travelers face high flying airfares for Thanksgiving
Some of the busiest travel days of the year surround the Thanksgiving holiday. And passengers still looking to purchase plane tickets will likely find full flights and high prices.
Gas down from last week, up from last year
WTOP's Pain in the Gas Survey shows that prices are down again, but still higher than last year.
Gas down 4 cents, but still 18 cents higher than last year
Gas prices dropped 4 cents this week, but are 18 cents higher than a year ago, the WTOP Pain in the Gas Survey finds.
New fee and new feature for Parkmobile users
Parkmobile users listen up: You're about to be charged more.
Gas down a dime, but up from last year
Drivers are getting some relief at the pump in the D.C. region.
Md. residents can now visit National Aquarium for less
Maryland residents can now visit the National Aquarium in Baltimore for less in the morning.
6 tips to reduce how much food you toss out
If you find you are constantly throwing out what's in the refrigerator, here are some ideas to rein in what you are wasting.
Gas down 3 cents, still 30 cents higher than last year
According to WTOP's Pain in the Gas Survey, the price for a regular gallon of gas slid 3 cents in the last week to $3.78.
Tips to keep your heating bill down
Last year's mild winter is history, as it looks like it'll be a pretty normal and cold winter this year. And that could cost you.
Gas prices remained the same as last week
The price of a gallon of regular gas remained the same as last week at $3.81, according to our WTOP Pain in the Gas Survey.
Survey finds bank fees are on the rise
Tips to avoid the ever-increasing cost of banking.



