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8 Simple Ways to Save on Your Beach Getaway This Summer 06/15/2016 08:00pm • Cut travel costs without sacrificing comfort.With summer in full swing, you may be wondering whether it's still possible to pull off an affordable beach escape. Well, with a little research and flexibility, industry experts say you can still clinch a deal -- if you know where to look. And while you' DC primary election guide 2016 06/13/2016 02:01pm • WASHINGTON — Democrats in D.C. will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose their party's nominee for president and for several District Council seats. Republicans and the D.C. Statehood Green party will also hold a primary but have no contested races. D.C. Republicans will also choose ward chai 3 tips for homebuyers in a fast-paced real estate market 06/13/2016 08:45am • Real estate markets across the U.S. are fast-paced right now. Homes are selling within hours, rather days. Homebuyers are struggling to find the right house before someone else has put it under contract. The pressure to beat out other homebuyers is intense. Homebuying is already an emotional expe 10 ways to upgrade your summer road trip 06/10/2016 09:10am • Don't hit the road without these must-download apps and tips. Every summer, picturesque national parks, coastal retreats and mountain towns burst with energy, luring road trippers with awe-inspiring scenery, heart-thumping roller coasters, outdoor concerts and other amusements. Chances are, you'r Column: How to use Windows troubleshooting tools 06/09/2016 10:44pm • Q: I tried using your MSConfig diagnostic tip from last week to speed up my computer and now nothing works. What do I do now? A: It appears many readers that were eager to make their computers run faster jumped right into my tips from last week without really understanding what "diagnostic startu Transit apps offer step-by-step alternatives to Metrorail, car 06/09/2016 07:32am • WASHINGTON — As commuters struggle through the first week of WMATA's year-long series of repairs on the Metrorail system, many are resorting to driving. Others are looking for less costly and less frustrating ways of getting to work, yet the idea of mapping out alternative methods and routes ca Real Estate's New Land of Plenty 06/08/2016 08:00pm • Besides being a swell singing cowboy, Gene Autry was also a pretty smart investor. He bought KTLA-TV for $12 million and sold it for 20 times as much. He also paid $2.45 million for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels when they were an expansion team. That was in 1961. In 1998, he sold the A What You Need to Know About a Home Warranty 06/06/2016 08:00pm • You've heard the horror stories -- within weeks of purchasing a home, the hot water heater leaks, the HVAC suddenly stops working or the freezer becomes a puddle of melted ice. But what if there was a way to protect against major house-related expenses? A home warranty, simply put, covers the repair How Warren Buffett’s wealth grew since the 1930s 06/06/2016 06:51am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and FindTheCompany. by Ben Taylor In 2016, it’s easier than ever to play the financial markets. From the explosion of online brokers to the rise of robo-advisors, armchair investors have dozens of tools just a few clicks or taps away. Dail Tronc: Can a New Name Pull TPUB Stock From the Ashes? 06/05/2016 08:00pm • If you can store old newspapers in a trunk, then why not store an old newspaper company in a tronc? The hostile takeover battle that placed Tribune Publishing Co. (ticker: TPUB) in the crosshairs of Gannett Co. (GCI) has taken a turn straight out of "The Name Game." Tribune Publishing, the parent of 9 Overcooked Large-Cap Stocks that Must Be Sold Immediately 06/01/2016 08:00pm • Just as it's always a good idea to keep an eye out for the best stocks to buy, it's also good practice to stay apprised of some of the worst, most overvalued stocks at any given moment. You never know, you might find one of these stinkers lurking around in your portfolio. But how do you spot them? Travel apps that save you time and money 05/31/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — Before you pack your bags for your summer vacation, you should consider loading your smartphone with free apps which can save you time and money on your trip. Hopper Fliers who have a destination in mind, but are flexible about when it comes to a departure date, will find the a 7 Ways to Save Money When Your Cost of Living Is High 05/25/2016 08:00pm • If only living in an expensive city were as easy as it looks on most TV sitcoms, where the lead characters lounge in the most palatial digs while working a job you know doesn't pay enough for an apartment that size in real life. It's a nice, aspirational fantasy, but the truth is that paying rent i Investing as a Game: Is it Big Business? 05/24/2016 08:00pm • It's time to play "Strange Breadfellows," the game where we compare the financial performance of two polar opposite personalities. First, let's look at Mary T. Barra. In fiscal year 2014, the CEO of General Motors Co. (ticker: GM) made $15.8 million, according an annual proxy statement filed with th Baby names that rocked the 1990s 05/21/2016 06:47am • The following information is provided by Graphiq and MooseRoots. by Laura Woods A decade known for neon, cassette tapes and hair scrunchies, the 1990s were filled with special memories. Pass the spirit of this magical decade on to your little boy or girl by choosing a name that was popula