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Pros and Cons of Real Estate Crowdfunding for Retirement 08/22/2016 08:00pm • Real estate is an important element of any well-diversified portfolio. Not only is it a good way to insulate yourself against volatility in the stock market, but it can provide a steady of stream of income in retirement. One of the best things about investing in real estate is that you have so many 8 ways to plan a summer staycation in the city 08/22/2016 08:50am • With summer rapidly coming to a close, you may be dreaming of taking a last-minute summer vacation. But if your schedule doesn't allow you to stray too far from home and or your budget is tight, there's an easy way to take a break from the stresses of every day life without flying or road-tripping. Motorcyclist dead after collision in Montgomery Co. 08/21/2016 01:24pm • WASHINGTON -- A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a rental truck Saturday night in Montgomery County, police said. Officers responded at around 10:37 p.m. to University Boulevard and Merrimac Drive to find the operator of a black Honda motorcycle dead due to injuries sustained in a coll Want to Invest in Real Estate? Consider Off-Campus Student Housing 08/18/2016 08:00pm • If you've been considering delving into the world of real estate investment for a while, you know there are a dozen different ways to get involved. You could flip homes, be a silent partner in a rental property, own and manage an apartment building or even list a spare room on Airbnb. But there's a Md. authorities warn public after string of deadly boating accidents 08/18/2016 02:05pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland has seen four boating deaths this week alone and it has officials reminding the public about being safe on the water. "No. 1 and I can't stress this enough: wear a life jacket," Candy Thomson, Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman, told WTOP. "I don't care if you a 10 Nontraditional Ways to Fund Your Retirement 08/17/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to retirement planning, IRAs and 401(k)s tend to dominate the conversation. However, they aren't the only way people are funding their golden years. Increasingly, retirees are using income from a variety of sources to cover their monthly expenses. Kimberly Foss, the founder and pres Why College Towns Make Great Hometowns 08/16/2016 08:00pm • For some, it's the roar of the crowd as the home team scores a touchdown on Saturdays. For others, it's the quiet, tree-lined sidewalks on the quad or the ability to meet new people at different events at any hour of the day. Everyone has their own reason to wax rhapsodic about their college town. B Where are the best hotel rewards programs? 08/16/2016 12:40pm • U.S. News reveals the Best Hotel Rewards Programs of 2016-17. What makes a hotel rewards program right for you? Some offer greater geographic coverage than their competitors, while others make it easy to earn free stays and attain elite status perks quickly. To help you determine which hotel rewa 7 genius kitchen gadget hacks 08/16/2016 12:35pm • I'll admit: I'm a kitchen gadget freak. Whether it's the latest food processor, immersion blender, air fryer, chopper or avocado slicer, I have to buy it and try it. But on a recent trip to Tuscany, where my family rented a house instead of staying in a hotel, such equipment was absent. While the ho Best airline rewards programs are ... 08/15/2016 08:00pm • U.S. News announces the 2016-17 Best Airline Rewards Programs. Between deciphering complicated earning structures and searching for limited award flight availability, deciding which airline rewards program to devote your loyalty to can seem like a daunting task. And while no one frequent flier pr 12 Ways Retirees Spend Their Newfound Free Time 08/14/2016 08:00pm • Relaxing in retirement.Retirees enjoy seven to eight hours of leisure time per day, according to 2015 data from the American Time Use Survey. They use their newfound free time in a variety of ways, including taking up new hobbies, relaxing at home and lingering over daily activities. Here's how Amer Developers turning Watergate 'lookout' building into fitness-oriented apartments 08/12/2016 12:48pm • WASHINGTON — The Watergate "lookout" building is getting a face-lift. George Washington University has sold 2601 Virginia Ave. NW to Urban Investment Partners for $36 million. The company plans to redevelop the property as rental apartments. The building, which served as student housing for 7 Tips for Moving Across the Country -- Without Draining Your Bank Account 08/10/2016 08:00pm • Moving, along with getting married and sending your kids to college, is one of the most stressful activities you'll probably ever experience. Moving to another state or across the country can be even more difficult. Property taxes, local economies, school districts -- the list of concerns is nearly DC, Maryland or Virginia — Where should you live? 08/10/2016 06:50am • The District of Columbia's metropolitan area is unique in that it encompasses the District as well as parts of two states. 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