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Steps to Take Now to Make Filing Your Income Taxes Easier 11/17/2015 07:00pm • In mid-April, shortly after the income tax filing deadline for millions of Americans, we encouraged readers to begin planning for their 2015 return. Here's another timely reminder, and this one is especially worth heeding: Steps you take between now and the end of the year can dramatically reduce y 5 family-friendly winter escapes in the Pacific Northwest 11/17/2015 12:00pm • Hot cocoa and s'mores by an outdoor fire pit. Cozy lodge rooms outfitted with beds draped in wool blankets. Adventurous outdoor excursions with reputable guides. There's nothing quite like a Pacific Northwest winter getaway. Here's where to go within easy driving distance of major Pacific Northwest 5 Things You're Entitled to When Signing a New Lease 11/15/2015 07:00pm • When you sign a lease, you're establishing a legal relationship with your landlord or management company. This isn't something that should be approached lightly, by you or by apartment management. If you're considering agreeing to lease terms, run through a mental checklist to make sure the other pa Region's real estate prices reflect squeeze in areas near D.C. 11/12/2015 08:44am • WASHINGTON — The rising prices for houses and condominiums in the D.C. area have its positives and negatives, as the prices can form a barrier to people trying to get into the market. That’s the word from CNBC real estate reporter Diana Olick, who spoke with WTOP on Thursday morning. While m 5 Simple Ways to Rack Up Rewards Points This Holiday 11/11/2015 07:00pm • Frequent flier miles and hotel loyalty points aren't just for road warriors anymore. Even if you're not a frequent flier with top-tier status and hundreds of thousands of miles under your belt, you can still collect lucrative perks and points in outside-the-box ways, from using shopping portals to d Own a Vizio Smart TV? It’s watching you 11/10/2015 12:44pm • By Julia Angwin, ProPublica TV makers are constantly crowing about the tricks their smart TVs can do. But one of the most popular brands has a feature that it’s not advertising: Vizio’s Smart TVs track your viewing habits and share it with advertisers, who can then find you on your phone and An Angler's Retirement in New Zealand 11/09/2015 07:00pm • New Zealand's beautiful, unspoiled beaches, warm weather and friendly, English-speaking people make it an ideal choice for escaping harsh North American winters. And thanks to a dramatic shift in currency exchange rates, U.S. dollar holders have almost 40 percent more buying power in New Zealand th 8 Perks That Might Be Hiding in Your Credit Cards 11/09/2015 07:00pm • Credit cards often get a bad rap, and deservedly so. They aren't for everyone, and even the most responsible people can get into trouble if they find themselves amid a layoff or an expensive illness. But when everything is going well, and you know what you're doing, credit cards can save you a lot 7 Fatal Mistakes Investors Must Avoid When Digging Out of Debt 11/08/2015 07:00pm • Being in debt is never easy. With bills mounting, selling off an investment might seem like an obvious solution -- but in doing so, you may be making a huge mistake, experts say. Since September 2014, 30 million Americans have tapped retirement savings to pay for an unexpected expense. And in 2011 4 Surprising Facts About Your Credit Score 11/08/2015 07:00pm • Around one-third of all marriage proposals are made between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to several wedding surveys. But guess who's statistically likely to be left on one knee without a "yes," or left out of the action entirely? People with bad credit. Half of couples in an Experian s WMATA board announces new pick for GM 11/05/2015 02:20pm • Paul Wiedefeld (Courtesy Maryland Aviation Administration) WASHINGTON — Metro’s board of directors says it has chosen former Baltimore-Washington International Airport chief executive Paul Wiedefeld to lead the struggling transit agency, which has been without a leader since January. The Smithfield Foods, town donate $3M to renovate manor house 11/05/2015 07:27am • SMITHFIELD, Va. (AP) — Smithfield and Smithfield Foods are donating a total of $3 million to renovate town founder Arthur Smith IV's manor house. The Windsor Castle Park Foundation says the town will give $2 million and the company will donate $1 million for the project, which also includes the 7 Cheap European Destinations to Visit This Winter 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Plan a wallet-friendly European getaway this winter.If you're yearning to explore iconic attractions or stroll through colorful markets across the pond this winter, now is the time to snap up a deal. With advantageous exchange rates, affordable airfare and seasonal packages, there are plenty of allu 11 surefire ways to waste money during the holidays 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Retailers use "can't miss" sales, dazzling displays, sweet holiday scents and music to entice people to spend more money during the holiday season than at any other time of year. And it works. Holiday sales are expected to reach $630.5 billion in 2015, a 3.7 percent increase over last year, accordin 4 Tips for Using Rental Property for Retirement Income 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Rental properties can add an extra stream of income to your retirement portfolio. Buying a property or two could provide enough income to allow you to retire sooner. However, you'll need to ensure your rentals will become a steady, positive cash flow throughout your retired life. You don't want a re