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Apartment Renewal Rates on the Rise? 4 Reasons Renters Should Stay Put 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Increasing rental rates and home prices have been a hot topic of conversation for some time. There's a perfect storm of factors: Homeownership is the lowest it's been in 50 years, in many places the cost of living outpaces wage growth and new development isn't being completed fast enough to meet de Military Aid Helps Veterans Pay for College 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Veterans Day is right around the corner. Traditionally, the Student Loan Ranger uses this time to inform service members and veterans about their student loan options. However, this year, we thought we'd feature some insight from veterans on paying for education instead. The Ranger's parent organiza The first-timer's guide to throwing frugal dinner parties 11/08/2016 11:15am • If you've decided to stay in and have friends over for dinner, start your planning right with a budget that accounts for food, beverages and decor to entertain your crowd in style. The cost of food and drinks will likely be your biggest expense, so be a smart shopper and plan ahead. One way to tr 6 Retirement Havens in Panama 11/07/2016 07:00pm • Panama is often recommended as a good choice for American retirees looking for a place that is accessible, comfortable, sunny and cheap. But the town you choose to live in plays a bigger role in your retirement lifestyle than the country you select. When retiring anywhere in the world, you've got to Free election-night Zipcar for late voters 11/07/2016 10:37am • WASHINGTON — Zipcar will let its members get behind the wheel for free on Election Night, but it'll only work for late voters. Zipcar says it will make more than 7,000 vehicles across the United States, including 800 vehicles in the Washington area, free for its members to encourage them to ge 11 hidden vacation costs you must plan for 11/05/2016 07:03am • Reading hotel reviews, comparing flight options and exploring top attractions are critical vacation-planning steps to nail down a trip you and your travel companions will enjoy, but the financial aspects of your itinerary must be considered, too. Remember, the perfect vacation isn't just one creatin Is Airbnb a Threat to the Hotel Industry? 11/01/2016 08:00pm • Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft have quickly risen to prominence as the face of the new "sharing economy." For evidence of their influence, look no further than the taxicab industry, which has been swiftly decimated by the ride-hailing services. But the rise of this new sharing economy begs another question 4 Passive Investments Millennials Can Use to Fund Their Retirement 10/31/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to retirement, millennials have some lofty goals. According to a recent JPMorgan Chase & Co. study, today's 20- and 30-somethings are aiming to retire by age 60, nearly a decade sooner than their baby boomer counterparts. To reach that goal, the study suggests that millennials wou 5 Ways to Share Housing in Retirement 10/30/2016 08:00pm • Many retirees eventually find themselves living alone after their kids have moved out, or perhaps after a divorce or a spouse passes away. That's the time when it might make sense to consider living with other people, whether they're friends, relatives or even complete strangers. Living together ca People who helped during, after Ellicott City flooding honored 10/28/2016 12:29am • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Maryland state and county officials recognized the ordinary people who did extraordinary things during and after the destructive Ellicott City flooding in July. "The people of Ellicott City are incredibly resilient. Sometimes in the midst of our darkest days is when the goo 9 Secrets of Glacier National Park 10/27/2016 08:00pm • Our national parks are a distinct reminder that America's landscapes are vast and beautiful. From coastal redwoods to protected reefs to prickly cacti, our national parks offer plenty of treasured natural wonders. Glacier National Park in Montana, with its dramatic mountains, striking lakes and unt Pentagon Row skating rink now open 10/27/2016 04:45pm • The ice skating rink at Pentagon Row (1101 S. Joyce Street) opened this week. The rink hosted its first skaters Tuesday, according to its Facebook page. A sure sign of the season, the rink — which was expanded in 2013 — generally opens around mid-fall and closes in mid-to-late March. Japanese homebuilder buys DC's Stanley Martin 10/26/2016 01:11pm • WASHINGTON — Daiwa House Group's Daiwa House USA subsidiary will acquire an 82 percent stake in Stanley Martin Communities LLC, a company that has been building homes in the D.C. region for 50 years. Financial terms of the acquisition weren't disclosed. It is expected to close in December. S Scary Money Moments: How 5 People Survived Their Financial Nightmares 10/24/2016 08:00pm • Gather around, friends, and listen closely to how five people encountered frightening fiscal situations -- and lived to tell their tales. U.S. News asked readers to weigh in on the scariest financial moments they've encountered. Here are their responses. Answers have been edited for length and clari Investors Have to Be Careful With Real Estate 10/24/2016 08:00pm • The housing market isn't getting red hot any time soon. So instead of just throwing money at anything related to real estate, investors wanting exposure to the housing sector will need to be careful how they put their cash to work. The matter stems from a change in attitude from the largest generat