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Homeowners in DC spend less of their income on mortgage than those who rent 02/18/2017 09:08pm • WASHINGTON – When it comes to how much a person's income goes toward a mortgage or rent in America's largest cities, D.C. isn’t the best, but it is far from the worst. In D.C., home buyers have the edge on average, with close to 19 percent of a person’s income going toward paying off a mort 5 Smart Ways to Use Your Home Equity 02/16/2017 07:00pm • Cash-strapped middle class families may be richer than they think. Or at least, that could be true if they have owned a house for a while. Equity in a home -- that is, the value of a property in excess of any mortgage balance -- can be a powerful financial tool if used correctly. Home equity loans a Top U.S. Markets to Buy and Hold Real Estate 02/15/2017 07:00pm • As often happens during an economic cycle, the dynamics of the real estate market have changed once again. Investors looking to buy at the bottom of the market in order to generate the highest returns on their investments when they sell the property have already missed the boat due to increased comp How to save money by ditching your car 02/14/2017 11:00am • Chris Balish hasn't owned a car since 2005. After discovering that his massive SUV wouldn't fit in his cramped apartment parking garage, he quickly sold the vehicle. Balish, who was living in St. Louis at the time, figured out how to get to work on public transit and bicycle. "By the end of the m Put Real Estate or Gold in Your Retirement Account 02/13/2017 07:00pm • Do you have a hankering to diversify beyond the typical stock, bond and exchange traded-fund holdings that generally comprise the bulk of one's retirement investments? For the more entrepreneurial minded and adventuresome investor, the self-directed individual retirement account is an option that a 7 Family-Friendly Spring Trips You Can Afford 02/12/2017 07:00pm • With winter in full swing, chances are you and the gang are clamoring for a break. And while spring may seem far off, there's no better time to plan ahead. In just a few weeks, landscapes will erupt with brilliant floral displays, beckoning you to explore striking backdrops at top national parks or 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Getting Financial Advice 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Good advice isn't something to take lightly. And that goes particularly for money issues -- bad financial tips are a lot easier to find than solid money advice. Listen too often to the wrong people and you can do serious damage to your retirement accounts. Financial advisor Mary Beth Storjohann saw 5 Ways to Make Room in Your Budget to Pay Off Credit Card Debt 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Credit card debt is a familiar burden to Americans. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are carrying credit card debt or have had it in the past, according to a new NerdWallet survey. And that debt isn't cheap. Households that regularly carry credit card debt pay an average of about $1,300 a year in inte The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico 2017 02/08/2017 07:00pm • See which all-inclusive properties came out on top this year.If you want to plan a vacation that requires little logistical legwork, there are few options that are as convenient and care-free as an all-inclusive resort. Food, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, on-site activities and off-site excursi 9 Ways to Save Money on a Spring Break Trip 02/08/2017 07:00pm • Bookmark these insider tricks to cut costs without cutting corners on your next big trip.With spring break fast approaching -- a time when college students across the country swap textbooks and test-cramming for swimsuits and selfies -- chances are, you're longing for a relaxing escape from party-he 4 Companies Trying to Turn Things Around (M HTZ CMG JCP) 02/08/2017 07:00pm • When something goes wrong, it's tempting to think it can only get better. That's often the case for large companies, where investors may see a dinged-up stock as an opportunity to jump in for cheap. But that idiom doesn't always play out. Sometimes bad situations just get worse. That's why large-cap 5 Signs That It's Time to Hire Professional Tax Help 02/08/2017 07:00pm • Knowing when to seek out a professional's help when filing your taxes can be tricky. First of all, it's not exactly cheap. The average fee for professional help with preparing and submitting individual tax returns ranges from $176 to $457, depending on the complexity and forms filed, according to th Lawmakers reach midpoint of 2017 legislative session 02/07/2017 12:47pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia drivers going too slow in the left lane could get $250 fines, hunters could wear blaze pink instead of orange, and women could buy a year's worth of birth control under legislation still alive at the General Assembly. The 2017 legislative session entered its home s Best free hotel amenities and experiences 02/01/2017 07:00pm • Free Wi-Fi access and complimentary coffee have become standard in most hotels throughout the country, but some properties go above and beyond when it comes to wooing their guests with complimentary amenities. Read on to find out which hotels let visitors test-drive a luxury car, play a Fender guita 50 best hotels in America 02/01/2017 07:00pm • The top 50 properties range from towering city center lodgings to charming beachfront boutiques. Selecting the perfect hotel for your long-awaited vacation is no easy task. Even after scouring the web to scrutinize on-site amenities, dining options, fitness facilities, Wi-Fi availability and more