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10 Costs to Include in Your Retirement Budget 07/17/2016 08:00pm • Retirement billsYou won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive clothes for work in retirement. But you might face new costs as you use more health care services or take up new hobbies to fill your days. Remember to factor these expenses into your retirement budget.HousingHousing is likely to How to Create Wealth Without Stocks 07/13/2016 08:00pm • For 25 years now, John Jamieson of Detroit has experienced financial success and failure, just like many an investor. He has built wealth and taught others to do the same -- again, just like many an investor. But here's where he takes the road less, less traveled: Jamieson doesn't buy any stock. Na 8 Honeymoon Booking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) 07/13/2016 08:00pm • Planning a honeymoon should be a fun, pain-free process and a welcome reprieve from stress-inducing wedding decisions, such as choosing flower assortments, seat assignments and registry items. But oftentimes, after juggling hundreds of tasks for the big day, brides- and grooms-to-be make common tri 6 Smart Must-Do's Before Moving Out of Your Apartment 07/12/2016 08:00pm • Moving is always stressful, and the last thing you want to worry about during the big change is your finances. According to the American Moving & Storage Association, the average cost of an intrastate move is $1,170, and this extra expense might take its toll on your budget for the year. Now th 10 Top Value Summer Vacations for Families 07/12/2016 08:00pm • Plan a fun and frugal family getaway in these budget-friendly locales.Procrastinate on making summer travel plans? Happily, there are plenty of value vacations still available. World events, diverse climates and conventions impact demand and summer travel prices daily. And luckily, it's easy to stay 7 affordable places in Europe to visit right now 07/11/2016 01:00pm • Following Britain's historic ruling to leave the European Union, Americans can now take advantage of the pound's plummeting value in the U.K. Though it's uncertain how long favorable exchange rates will last, right now, the dollar is going to go further in Britain and beyond, says George Hobica, pre More Mount Vernon apartments: Groundbreaking on the Lydian 07/08/2016 10:43am • WASHINGTON — Quadrangle Development Corp. and the Wilkes Co. have broken ground on their seventh building in Mount Vernon Place, the latest residential addition to Mount Vernon Triangle, one of D.C.’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. The Lydian, a 14-story, 324-unit luxury apartment building a From Yurts to Adobes: 5 Unique Lodging Options in and Near National Parks 07/06/2016 08:00pm • This summer's centennial celebration of the National Parks Service is a great reason to embrace the great outdoors. However, if you're not a fan of pitching a tent or you don't want to splurge for traditional park lodging, we have you covered. After all, campgrounds and expensive resorts aren't the 10 fun family water parks to see this summer 07/06/2016 08:00pm • Beat the heat at these heart-pumping water parks. Now that summer is here and the kids are out of school, you have to find something to keep them busy. Aside from the typical summer routine -- the library visits, the mud pies, the neighborhood softball games -- taking the kids on a midsummer brea Getaway-bound? 5 things you can snap up last-minute for less (even airfare) 07/04/2016 08:00pm • Summer is filled with long weekends, offering the perfect opportunity for a mini escape. What's the downside? You may end up spending more than you wanted while trying to take advantage of all that free time. According to the U.S Travel Association, Americans are spending more and more on travel, dr DC rents drop but still among priciest in nation 07/03/2016 07:17am • WASHINGTON - The nation's capital became slightly less expensive for renters in June, but D.C. easily remained among the country's top 10 priciest markets, according to real estate analysts. A report from Zumper, a website that tracks rental prices, shows D.C. rents dropped from fifth most expen How to Sell Your Home in Denver's Washington Park for $1 Million 07/01/2016 08:00pm • Located about a 10-minute drive southeast of downtown Denver, Washington Park (referred to locally as "Wash Park") is one of the city's most coveted residential neighborhoods. Consisting of mainly craftsman-style bungalows built in the early 1900s, homes here are highly sought after for the area's 6 Sneaky Travel Scams to Watch Out For 06/29/2016 08:00pm • In the summertime, when the temperatures sizzle, there are few things as alluring as skipping town to enjoy a cool breeze and enticing outdoor attractions in an exotic locale. While deciding to plan a relaxing summer getaway is simple, pulling off a stress-free trip that dodges common pitfalls -- fr A first-time buyer's guide to Washington, D.C. 06/29/2016 09:10am • The pricey, highly competitive market in the District of Columbia can make the home search a daunting prospect for first-time buyers -- but real estate experts who know the market well say there are ways to scout out a solid investment and get the home you're looking for without breaking the bank. 6 Facts to Know Before Investing in a Restaurant 06/28/2016 08:00pm • David Steele, the founder and managing partner of the Ne Timeas Restaurant Group in San Francisco, jokes that his role is creating restaurants -- not investing in them. "A lot of people assume because I have a background in finance that I'm a rich guy who wanted to buy my way into the restaurant ind