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6 Tricks to Traveling Across Europe on the Cheap 11/01/2015 07:00pm • With affordable hotels, low-cost carriers and an advantageous exchange rate, Europe is a great place for the frugal traveler this winter. No matter the reason you want to visit -- be it the iconic sights of the City of Light, the snowy peaks of the Alps or simply the lack of tourists at this time of Rental Rates on the Rise: What to Expect in 2016 10/27/2015 08:00pm • Rental rates have continued to rise year over year, while rental vacancies have steadily decreased since the burst of the housing bubble. While renting is still more affordable than purchasing a home in many markets, this perfect storm of low supply and high demand is putting a dent in renters' budg 5 Tools to Turbocharge Your Online Shopping 10/27/2015 08:00pm • The holiday shopping season starts earlier and earlier each year, with over a quarter of consumers surveyed by Boston-based digital marketing firm SessionM saying they've already started their shopping this season. While mobile apps for online shopping abound, some consumers still shop online thro How to Retire on Less Money Overseas 10/26/2015 08:00pm • What's the best way to retire now rather than at some point in the future? Get a handle on how you spend. Most of us spend the majority of our income on just three things: housing, transportation and taxes. Prove it to yourself. Look at your tax return to see how much money you earned last year. Th How to Save Money on Holiday Travel by Car 10/21/2015 08:00pm • It's time to plan for the holiday season, and while that means shopping, list-making and baking, it also means traveling for many of us. The peak time for booking low-cost flights for the holidays is quickly approaching, and there are plenty of tips to make sure you don't have sticker shock after y Smart Shopping Tricks to Make Your Budget Last All Month 10/19/2015 08:00pm • We can all use ways to stretch our paycheck each month, but it's not always easy to know which expenses to focus on minimizing first. The fact is, some costs are easier to trim down than others. The dozen strategies below will help you always score the lowest price, making it easier for your budget Retire to Nicaragua's Crown Jewel 10/19/2015 08:00pm • Nicaragua offers one of the world's largest lakes, pristine Caribbean beaches and islands, cool mountains and hundreds of miles of dramatically beautiful Pacific coastline. This country also boasts one of the world's most affordable costs of living in retirement. A couple could retire comfortably h News not all bad for renters in the D.C. area 10/16/2015 02:18pm • WASHINGTON — Things are not all bad for renters in the D.C. area. The average rent at an apartment building in the D.C. metro area now sits at $1,810. However, that figure represents only a 1 percent increase over a year ago, according to the real estate research firm Delta Associates. In 5 family-friendly national parks to visit this fall 10/15/2015 09:00am • Summer may be a prime time to explore America's national parks, particularly if you're traveling with kids in tow. But here's the thing: If you plan a trip to the country's national parks in the summer months, you'll run the risk of encountering bumper-to-bumper traffic, crowded trails and intense h 5 Simple Tips for Saving on Holiday Travel 10/13/2015 01:00pm • It's almost that time of year again and while many of us can't seem to see past Halloween, we should be conscious of the rapidly approaching holiday season and with that, increasing travel costs. Check out these simple tips to save you money on your travel this holiday season. 1. Book early and s 5 Retirement Spots for Golfers in Queensland, Australia 10/12/2015 08:00pm • Australia can be an ideal place to ride out the North American winter. South East Queensland, with its gold coast, sunshine coast and regional capital city of Brisbane, is a beautiful place to escape the cold. When it's winter back in the United States, daytime temperatures in this part of the world Flood doesn't stop Ocean City couple's wedding 10/09/2015 05:35pm • WASHINGTON -- The drenching rains of a nor’easter didn’t stop an Ocean City couple from tying the knot. For Josh and Mollie Kotis, who had planned their wedding for more than a year, Mother Nature provided an early test for the couple’s resolve. Their wedding was set for Oct. 2, but beca How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate With REITs 10/08/2015 08:00pm • For the average small real estate investor, outright ownership of an office building, a local shopping center, a warehouse, or even an apartment complex is a dream that will go unrealized. However, there is an investment vehicle that does allow smaller investors to participate in the commercial ma 5 Baby Boomer Travel Trends 10/07/2015 08:00pm • A growing number of older Americans are traveling. While an increasing number of travel brands are targeting millennial travelers with tech-savvy digital tools, according to 2014 AARP survey of more than 800 participants ages 50 and up, baby boomers are making travel a priority. The study, which ev 6 Tricks to a Cheap Columbus Day Getaway 10/04/2015 08:00pm • Want to travel over the long weekend? Columbus Day is fast approaching, but there are still ways to organize a cost-effective getaway. And chances are, you'll snap up a better deal than you might find for Thanksgiving or Christmas at this time of year. Another enticement: While average hotel rates