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The latest ratings and advice for Washington, DC area stores.
Advice
- 30 Tricks Sellers Use to Manipulate You
- 65 Things You (Probably) Shouldn't Pay For
- About Checkbook: Why We're Unique
- Amazon Floods Search Results with Ads
- Buy Nothing, Get What You Need Anyway
- Buy Now, Pay Later Often a Debt Trap
- Buying Area Rugs
- Buying Used Stuff
- Car Buying Strategies
- Cashback Shopping Portals
- Cell Phone Services
- Cell Phone Services: How to Avoid a Big Bill When Traveling Abroad
- Checkbook’s Top Shopping Tips
- Closet Organizers
- Clothing Rental
- Clothing Resale Options
- Complaining: How to Get Results
- Compulsive Shopping: Q & A with Author Emily Mester
- Consumers’ Notebook
- Credit Cards Provide Strong Protections for Consumers
- Defective Products: Strategies to Get a Refund or Replacement
- Diamonds Shopping Guide
- Diaper Prices
- E-Read for Free
- Extended Product Warranties: Should You Buy Them?
- Free Perks You Didn't Know You Have
- Gift Card Tips
- Grocery Delivery
- Grocery Store Digital Discount Errors Create Problems for Shoppers
- Is it Safe to Eat It? Understanding Dates on Food Labels
- Locally Grown Food Sources
- Nutrition Labels Explained
- Our Editors’ Favorite Websites and Apps
- Over-the-Counter Drug Prices
- Package Theft: How to Protect Yourself
- Paid Loyalty Programs: What Are They, and Should You Join One?
- Pet Food Prices
- Prices: Where Have All the Bargains Gone?
- Product Recall Information
- Recycling Electronics
- Returning Items to Retailers: Tips for Smooth Transactions
- Right-to-Repair Fight
- Sale Prices Are Rarely Real Deals
- Shopping for the Best Deal? These Retailers Price Match or Make Price Adjustments
- Wallpaper Help
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Dealing with Debt
Real-life success stories and advice on finding the right help.
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Lawn Care
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Painless Paint Jobs
Get great work whether you hire a pro or DIY.
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Avoid a Hotel Horror Show
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Find a Great Housecleaner
Get help managing your mess.
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Window Washing Services
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Buying Computers
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Screen Savers
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