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Are Stock Options Worth the Effort? 01/11/2017 07:00pm • As technology has made stock trading easier in recent years, more traders have become comfortable calling their own trading shots rather than relying on a financial advisor. Unfortunately, few traders that manage their own investment portfolio have a background in finance, and many get lured into t 6 Ski Trends to Watch in 2017 01/11/2017 07:00pm • Ski resorts use to pride themselves on accumulating record amounts of snow as a way to prove they didn't need to bring out snow machines to afford powder hounds the chance to cut first tracks. But as times (and the climate) have changed, new thinking about snowmaking, environmental conservation and 6 Places to Buy Property Overseas in 2017 01/09/2017 07:00pm • If you're considering combining the adventure of living or retiring overseas with a property purchase, 2017 is the year to act. The U.S. dollar is at record highs against several currencies of note, including the euro, the Mexican peso, the Colombian peso, the Dominican peso and the Brazilian real. 7 top travel apps and tools to score sales in 2017 01/09/2017 01:00am • Whether you're planning a bucket-list trip or a quick weekend getaway, you have myriad ways to trim costs and optimize your vacation. But perhaps the top trick for snagging rock-bottom flights and hotel rooms is staying flexible, says Jeremy Tarr, editorial director at Fodors.com. "That may mean tra How to Visit 5 Popular U.S. Cities on a Budget 01/08/2017 07:00pm • If you want to skip town without breaking the bank, fret not: There are plenty of simple tricks to stretch your vacation dollars further in popular locales across the country. The most highly trafficked U.S. cities may seem out of reach, but with a little legwork and proactivity, you can plan a bud 6 Washington, D.C., Tours First-Time Visitors Should Experience - Locals' Picks 01/06/2017 07:00pm • A tour is sometimes the best way to get a feel for a new city. This is especially true in the nation's capital, where there's so many historic attractions -- but not always enough time to visit them all. "The biggest mistake most visitors make is they try to see all of D.C. in a day," says Elliott F How to Set Savings Resolutions for 2017 -- and Make Them Happen 01/05/2017 07:00pm • With the holidays in rearview mirror, and a brand new year on the horizon, resolutions and goals are at the forefront of our minds. If your goal is to save more money this year, the question is: How successful have you been at saving money in the past? If you're an expert saver, you rock. If not, d 6 Ways You're Wealthier Than You Realize 01/05/2017 07:00pm • It isn't difficult to feel as if your finances are falling apart this time of year. You may have overspent on holiday gifts, and this is a period of reflection and goal-setting for many of you. Yet you may find that your renewed desire to save and make more money in the new year is accompanied by t Great coastal getaways for winter escapes 01/05/2017 10:55am • With winter ushering in severe storms, long dreary days and temperatures dropping down into the single digits across much of the country, there's no better time to escape the frigid tundra and take a break in a warm locale. While top coastal retreats across America have varied temperatures in the wi Locals look to cash in on inauguration with Airbnb rentals 01/05/2017 07:58am • WASHINGTON — The old saying goes "make hay while the sun shines." In the case of Airbnb renters in the Washington area, it's more like "make big money the week Donald Trump is sworn in as the next president." A look at Airbnb rentals in D.C. shows that rental prices the week of the presidentia 5 Signs You Need Professional Tax Help 01/04/2017 07:00pm • The year has only just begun, but it's not too early to begin thinking about your income taxes. While today's tax software can make it simple to fill out federal and state forms, some finance professionals say people can get themselves into trouble when filing on their own. "It's very much like a s What will cost more — and less — in 2017 01/04/2017 07:00pm • With the surprise 2016 election results and the accompanying stock market rally, the fourth quarter left many consumers unsure of what the future might mean for their money. As far as the cost of items consumers purchase such as food and clothing, along with travel expenses, experts predict a mixed 5 ways housing market could change in 2017 12/29/2016 07:00pm • After a year like 2016 -- with its political upsets, social uncertainty and international instability -- many are desperately looking forward to a change in 2017. Unlike other major points of discussion in the news, real estate maintained an overall positive trend throughout 2016, with home price Where to Travel During the Rainy Season 12/28/2016 07:00pm • When it comes to travel, the wet season often has a negative connotation, conjuring images of unhappy, umbrella-toting tourists puddle-hopping between shuttered restaurants and closed shops under cloudy skies. 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