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Campaign entices D.C. workers to commute from Baltimore 02/01/2016 10:49am • WASHINGTON — It's no secret that it's expensive to live in the D.C. area, so a Baltimore-based ad campaign is encouraging more people to move there, and commute to the District. As the D.C.-area job market continues to perk up, houses and rental properties get more expensive, causing many 6 Simple Ways to Save on a Last-Minute Romantic Weekend Getaway 01/31/2016 07:00pm • If you're yearning for a romantic retreat but haven't finalized your plans, you're in luck: You can still pull off a last-minute trip without breaking the bank. You might even wind up saving more by jetting off to a warm, sunny locale with swaying palms and crystal waters in Mexico or the Caribbean How to travel more for less in 2016 01/29/2016 01:00pm • Have you ever wondered how your friend can afford to be a globe-trotter? One month you see photos of her in front of the Taj Mahal and the next she's posing at the Eiffel Tower. Four years ago, I decided to make traveling a priority. Since then I've been to over 25 countries. Trust me, rolling in mo 3 Retirement Lifestyle Mistakes to Avoid 01/27/2016 07:00pm • New retirees are often eager to vacation and enjoy some of the wealth they have been accumulating for decades. There can be a huge temptation to buy a vacation home or timeshare in a fun location, since you finally have time to relax. Some retirees also make large recreational purchases, such as a b The 10 best apps for finding your next apartment 01/24/2016 05:00pm • When you start looking for a new apartment, chances are you have a finite amount of time before you need to move. It can be tough to find the right place to call home next, and finding it before it gets snapped up by another renter can be even tougher. In a competitive market, available apartment What's the Return on Investment on Your Home? 01/21/2016 07:00pm • Do you see your home as an investment, or as a living expense? There is no right or wrong answer, but clearly defining how you view your home can help you weigh major financial decisions.For many Americans, their home is their single largest asset. So why do so few people calculate their true return 4 Sites That Will Tell You More than You Want to Know About Your Home 01/20/2016 07:00pm • The anxiety of buying a new home can form in any number of ways, and you might find yourself questioning the property you've chosen -- is the backyard really that small? Is the soil contaminated from the nasty-looking stream nearby? Is your house haunted? Maybe you're not asking the last one, and Happy Birthday video: Betamax is still a thing 01/18/2016 11:03am • WASHINGTON -- Long before Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and Amazon Prime, and long before DVD players (do you still have one?), there was videotape. The first consumer version of videotape hit the market 50 years ago this month. Sony Corporation introduced an open-reel videotape recorder in January How to Earn Extra Money in Retirement 01/13/2016 07:00pm • The cost of living continues to rise after retirement, which is why a lot of people look for ways to earn extra money, often just a couple of years after retiring. Other people are bored by a life of complete leisure and need new challenges to take on. The fresh income source is a nice bonus. Here a 6 Smart Spending Hacks to Help You Rack Up Rewards Points in 2016 01/13/2016 07:00pm • Sure, you can try your luck at collecting loyalty points by paying for premium-cabin seats. But if you don't want to spend a small fortune to earn award tickets and generous elite-status perks, 2016 is a smart time to evaluate other avenues for raking in valuable points and privileges. And with inc New low-fare flight options coming to BWI 01/12/2016 02:24pm • WASHINGTON — An ultra low-cost carrier that connects small cities to larger destinations will add six round-trip routes from Baltimore Washington International Airport this year, most of which are destinations currently not available to BWI travelers. Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will offer fl Ways to save on trips to 10 popular destinations in 2016 01/12/2016 02:00pm • This year, you really need to go away for a while. Airfares are cheaper due to historically low fuel prices. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar holds strong against international currencies, making Americans poised to enjoy a period of budget-friendly international trips. And the savings don't stop there 4 lesser-known places to ski in Europe 01/07/2016 07:00am • Stretching across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Switzerland, the Alps provide breathtaking backdrops for ski enthusiasts. And beyond skiing and other winter-weather sports, away from the slopes, you can enjoy charming après-ski scenes. But as any ski enthusiast can at How to Invest in the Sharing Economy 01/06/2016 07:00pm • If you've ever taken a ride with an Uber or Lyft driver instead of grabbing a cab, or rented someone's spare room through Airbnb instead of getting a hotel, then you've participated in the sharing economy. Although the industry is far from mature, it's one of the hottest topics in the business world Buy these items to save more money 01/04/2016 07:00pm • Did you know that spending on certain items can actually end up saving you money? That's because they make it easier for us to reduce recurring expenses, such as plastic water bottles or paper towels. Take a look at this list and consider cutting back -- many items can help reduce waste, too.Here ar