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Dishwashing soap: It's not just for dishes anymore
Don't limit liquid dishwashing detergent to the kitchen. It can be useful all kinds of places around the house.
Home security systems don't have to cost a fortune
To have a home security system installed and monitored for three years Washington Consumers' Checkbook secret shoppers received estimates as low as $2,600 and as high as $6,500.
How to get the most at the auto shop
The better you are able to describe your car troubles, the easier it will be for a mechanic to help solve your problem.
Flying to a summer vacation doesn't have to be costly
WTOP's Veronica Robinson
Tips for tackling a ballooning cellphone bill
Smartphones can pull off a growing number of high-tech tasks, but the cost of cellphone service is growing as well.
Tax Day Freebies
Tax Day has arrived, but it's no longer a day to dread. Many restaurants and shops are eager to treat tax-weary customers to freebies and deals, and WTOP put together a handy list for you. These offers are available Tuesday, April 17 only, unless otherwise noted.
Tax mistakes? There's a form for that (VIDEO)
It's a sinking feeling. You've done your taxes and they're in the mail and you realize you've made a mistake.
Smart Spending: 8 ways to save at the movies
Hollywood wants your money.
Credit card fees take a swipe at gas prices
There's more involved in rising gas prices than you might suspect.
NerdWallet makes flight fee comparison a cinch
Airfares can seem like they're roughly the same -- but hidden fees can lurk everywhere from baggage check to seat selection and even booking over the phone versus online.
Simple ways to stretch your food budget
The typical family tosses out $600 in food a year, but there are ways to keep a few of those dollars from disappearing.
Time sensitive deals offer great discounts on travel
The U.S. Travel Association has a collection of discount offers on everything from theme parks to hotel stays and car rentals for cities near and far.
Gas prices rise ahead of holidays
The latest WTOP Pain in the Gas survey shows the average price of a gallon of unleaded regular is up 4 cents to $4.11 over the past week. Compared to the same week a year ago, gas prices increased 29 cents.
Cleaning out your garage, then making some money with a yard sale
Peter Moore, Men's Health editor
1.5 million credit cards compromised in a data breach
Avivah Litan, Vice President and Security Expert Gartner Research
Tips for finding the right kennel
Summer is just around the corner, and unless you're taking your dog or cat with you on vacation, you're probably looking for a kennel.
Smarter shoppers may be the death of haggling
The Internet and shopping comparison apps are making shoppers smarter and more empowered than ever, which may make haggling a thing of the past.
Think twice before tossing out credit card receipts
It seems like these days, thieves will stop at nothing to steal your identity or financial information. Don't settle for just taking precautions online and at ATMs -- keep an eye on receipts, as well.
Breaking the Starbucks habit can save thousands a year
According to our unscientific survey, WTOP staffers are saving $14.12 a week by not making a daily trip to Starbucks.
Day camp, surgery: What counts as a tax write-off
For those who work two jobs, tax experts say they can consider deducting the expense of getting from one job site to another.
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