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What You Should Know Before Retiring in Belize 09/26/2016 08:00pm • Belize is a small country that offers diverse lifestyle choices. Before thinking about buying a home of your own in this English-speaking Shangri-la, ask yourself this critical question: What are your objectives? In Belize, you could invest in a condo on the beach, a home in a planned community, Bubble Talk: 4 Things Every Investor Needs to Know About the Housing Market 09/25/2016 08:00pm • Despite the sometimes dramatic headlines, the risk of the U.S. experiencing another housing bubble like what happened during the Great Recession is decidedly low in the current economy. In fact, a repeat of the 2008 to 2009 housing meltdown would require a number of different factors to once again c How to Give to Charity and Pay Less in Taxes 09/25/2016 08:00pm • What could be better than having more retirement money than you need? How about being able to give it to charity tax-free? For the lucky investor who has amassed excess funds for old age, this option became permanent under a law signed by President Barack Obama in 2015. Previously, Congress approve Maximum late fee for DC rentals now 5 percent of rent 09/21/2016 07:02am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers in the District of Columbia have voted to ban landlords from charging exorbitant fees when tenants don't pay their rent on time. The bill from Democratic Council member Anita Bonds would regulate late fees in the city for the first time. It was approved unanimously o How to Invest in Real Estate With an IRA 09/20/2016 08:00pm • While investing in real estate with an individual retirement account can be done, there are potential pitfalls and hurdles to manage. "Most of my clients own real estate but outside of their IRA," says Kelly McLean Rindock, a certified financial planner at Steel Valley Investment Group of Raymond J New West End DC condos will cost up to $4.5M 09/20/2016 04:55am • WASHINGTON — Construction on Westlight, a luxury condo development at 23rd and L streets Northwest, is entering its final stages and the developers are ready to start marketing the condos. But potential buyers will have to dig deep: The condos will hit the market priced at $625,000 to $4.5 mil The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean 09/19/2016 08:00pm • These hotels offer top-notch all-inclusive experiences.Booking a vacation where meals, drinks, activities and accommodations are all covered by one rate is enticing. Having so many elements of a trip rolled into one price can eliminate a lot of the stress associated with planning -- and it's a major 10 Financial Perks of Getting Older 09/18/2016 08:00pm • Advancing your finances.Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you 5 College Resources to Slash Textbook Costs 09/12/2016 08:00pm • At many colleges and universities, there are resources available through the school to help students cover the cost of pricey textbooks. Milwaukee student Mitchell Arman, 21, a rising senior at Marquette University, says he cut his textbook costs in half by taking advantage of different services an 15 Money Management Tips for College Students 09/11/2016 08:00pm • Time-tested wisdom for the new college student.There's nothing like the feeling of independence of when you're in college, but since it's the first time away from home for many, budgeting and managing money might be tough to master. In fact, 64 percent of college students have run short on funds at 10 Places to See Golden Aspens This Fall 09/08/2016 08:00pm • Capture spectacular colors in enchanting locales.Have you ever stood amid a grove of aspens? With white bark and delicate leaves fluttering in the breeze, golden aspen trees are a sight to behold, from the majestic Rockies to the vast wilderness of Alberta, Canada. In the cooler months of September Drivers urged not to connect smartphones to rental cars 09/02/2016 04:29am • WASHINGTON — Before connecting a smartphone to that sleek rental car's high-tech infotainment system, drivers should be aware of the personal data that they may unknowingly share. Connected cars provide a lot of convenience, but syncing a phone with a vehicle may allow the car to download pers 6 Shoulder Season Deals to Snag Now 09/01/2016 08:00pm • The official end of summer may not be until late September, but if you're like most Americans, the long Labor Day weekend marks summer's last hurrah, followed by an extended case of the post-summer vacation blues. Happily, you can maintain that post-trip buzz by continuing to travel in the fall. Th What to Do When You Can't Sell Your House 08/29/2016 08:00pm • Your house is cursed. Not really, but you may think that if you have a home that's been on the market for a year or two -- or more. Having a house that isn't selling now can be especially painful, since the housing market appears to be healthier than it has been for some time. For instance, the U.S 10 Innovative Hotel Room Designs 08/28/2016 08:00pm • Take a virtual tour of unique, tech-forward rooms.What makes a hotel room great? The perfect mix of tech-savvy yet functional apps and features, superlative amenities and amazing aesthetics help some suites outshine the rest. "Anytime that you can make a guest feel like a place that they are staying