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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 How to Rent an Apartment When You're in the U.S. on a Visa 10/18/2016 08:00pm • Finding a new apartment is often more complicated than renters may anticipate. With credit and background checks, employer verification and conversations with previous landlords, property managers and owners are diligent about ensuring your ability to pay rent throughout your lease. But if you're i The Best Hotels in Europe by Country 10/17/2016 08:00pm • From Albania to Wales, here are the best hotels in 43 European countries.Using a comprehensive methodology that factors in expert opinions, traveler reviews and industry awards, U.S. News ranked 2,096 five-star hotels throughout 43 European countries to determine the Best Hotels in Europe. Of those 4 Keys to Financial Security in Retirement 10/16/2016 08:00pm • It's easy to know how much we can spend when we're working: our take-home pay minus the bit that we're saving for a rainy day. But it's not so easy to figure out how much to spend in retirement. That depends on when you retire, how much money you have and your life expectancy. Other factors can als Distressed Property: A Clean Play for Investors? 10/16/2016 08:00pm • Distressed properties, such as foreclosed or short-sale residences, have historically been a popular target for home flippers and real estate investment professionals. Where others see peril, they see profit, and in the eight years following the Great Recession many were more right than wrong. But Proposed Airbnb regulations to advance in Arlington Co. 10/15/2016 02:57pm • WASHINGTON — The Arlington County Council voted unanimously Saturday to advance proposed regulations governing Airbnb — or, in the county’s words, "accessory homestays." Short-term residential lodging is growing in the D.C. area thanks to numerous tourist attractions in the nation's capital 5 Ways for Retirees to Save on Travel 10/13/2016 08:00pm • Traveling when you're young isn't always easy. If you have kids at home, your opportunities for travel may be limited to school breaks. And even then, school breaks are often monopolized by school sporting events and activities. When you work a full-time job, it can be hard to take a vacation, let 7 Concessions to Ask About While You Search for Your Next Apartment 10/13/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to housing, just about everything is negotiable. This may seem more obvious when navigating a home purchase, but don't sell yourself short as you search for a new apartment. You just have to know what to look for and what to ask. A rent concession is a reduction in price, rebate or al Should You Buy Auto Stocks? 10/12/2016 08:00pm • After six years of record automotive sales, sales are slowing and the streak may end in 2016. According to research firms Autodata Corp and Ward's Automotive, total industry vehicle sales in August and September fell compared to year-ago sales for their respective months. This is despite record indu 4 Ways to Fund Your Dream Second-Act Career 10/10/2016 08:00pm • When I speak to people about their second-acts, I often get asked this question, "I'd love to make a switch to my dream semi-retirement job, but I can't afford it. What should I do?" I understand their concern. After all, it's easy to say, "Follow your passion" or "Now is the time to realize your d Diversification 101: Stocks, Bonds and Now Real Estate 10/10/2016 08:00pm • Move on over, stocks and bonds. It is time to make room in the portfolio. Real estate is gaining significance as an asset class worthy of a spot in a diversified investment portfolio. In September, S&P Dow Jones Indices introduced an 11th Global Industry Classification Standard sector. Real est DC-area seniors like Airbnb income 10/10/2016 10:17am • WASHINGTON -- Airbnb says the number of hosts in the D.C. area 60 years old or older has increased by 275 percent in the last two years, the fastest-growing demographic among Airbnb hosts. And it says the average senior host in the Washington region earns just under $6,000 a year from the service What New Fair Housing Act Guidelines Could Mean for You 10/06/2016 08:00pm • Since this spring the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued several new guidelines and rulings to the Fair Housing Act, a law passed in 1968 that prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or family status. These new guidel How to visit expensive European cities on a budget 10/06/2016 09:00am • Travel to world-class cities on a shoestring budget. Since Britain voted to leave the European Union in June, the value of the dollar has been soaring against the pound, which has plummeted to a 31-year low. In light of Brexit, it's easy to plan an affordable trip to the U.K., and thanks to the s