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Pope Francis' U.S. visit causes surge in home, apartment rentals 09/15/2015 02:26am • WASHINGTON — Summer travel season may be winding down, but activity on apartment and home-rental sites is heating up — and it’s all in anticipation of Pope Francis’ first visit to the U.S. Jon Gray, chief revenue officer for HomeAway.com, says D.C.-area homes listed on the company’s web Is Your Credit Card Worth the Annual Fee? 09/14/2015 08:00pm • Credit cards with annual fees often promise big perks and more rewards per dollar -- but if you're not planning on spending thousands on your credit card, you could end up in the red.Among the 2,202 credit cards NerdWallet examined in its 2015 industry study, the average annual fee was $58. So if yo Amazon to release $50 tablet 09/08/2015 11:27am • WASHINGTON — Amazon will release a 6-inch, $50 tablet in time for the holiday season, which would be one of the cheapest tablets on the market. The new tablet would be half the price of the Fire HD 6-inch tablet, which has struggled to attract buyers, The Wall Street Journal reports. Amazon 9 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Independent Living Facility 09/07/2015 08:00pm • Many older people reach a time when they no longer want to live in the big family house, yet they don't need the support provided in an assisted living setting. Younger retirees often move to communities for residents age 55 and older in Arizona and Florida. But those who are older and no longer wa 8 Tips for Traveling Around the World for Less 09/06/2015 08:00pm • The idea of taking a trip around the world might sound like an impossible dream if you're not rich, but there are practical ways to do it. You might have to live with fewer belongings and skip fancy hotels and meals. But who knows? That might just add to the adventure.If you decide to take the chall 6 free things to do in New York City 09/03/2015 07:15am • It's hard to turn down spending money on experiences, especially when those memories are priceless. But if you're fortunate enough to live in or plan to visit a big city during the summer, there are often plenty of free activities you can do that won't cost a dime. New York City is a shining example How to Build Credit Without Credit Cards 09/02/2015 08:00pm • It's conventional wisdom that using credit cards responsibly is the fastest and best way to build credit. It's also conventional wisdom that using credit cards can be the fastest, best way to destroy credit. That's why it's easy to understand why not everyone has or wants a credit card. In fact, Md. mother 'heartbroken,' angry after son, 4, placed on wrong bus 09/02/2015 09:11am • WASHINGTON -- A 4-year-old boy was put on the wrong school bus Tuesday afternoon, leaving his mother concerned for his safety. Jasmina Smith says she called Dent Elementary School, in Fort Washington, Maryland, when her son Michael wasn't at the daycare center. The school told her he was sent to 5 Tips for Better Shopping Habits 09/01/2015 08:00pm • In a recent survey on back-to-school promotions, the National Retail Federation revealed coupons, in-store promotions and advertising inserts still carry the most sway when it comes to shopping for back-to-school. If you're tech savvy, maybe you're guilty of liking every coupon website page on Face The Pros and Cons of a Secured Credit Card 09/01/2015 08:00pm • Liana Moran's secured credit card story is becoming more common. After graduating from Georgia Southern University in May of 2014, she landed a paid internship and decided it was time to get a credit card. For starters, the apartment she wanted to rent required a credit check before she could sign D.C. area rents rank among the priciest in the country 09/01/2015 12:34pm • WASHINGTON - The D.C. metro area is about as expensive as it gets for renters in the United States. Among the country's 50 largest cities, D.C. is the fifth priciest, according to a recent study by the rental data company Zumper. In August, the median price of a one bedroom apartment in the Dis Retire to Morbihan, the Best of Coastal France 08/31/2015 08:00pm • The southern coast of Brittany, France's northwestern-most region, is little known even among the French. However, it is here, specifically in Morbihan, on the Bay of Biscay, that American Abby Gordon has chosen to make her part-time base in this country. For the past three years, Gordon has rente Va. investigators release new TV shooting details 08/28/2015 05:27pm • WASHINGTON — The man who shot and killed a TV crew and injured a woman fired 17 rounds from a Glock pistol in what investigators are calling a well-planned attack on his former co-workers. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office released new details Friday about the ambush near Smith Mountain Lake Don't Overlook the Big City for Your Retirement Home 08/26/2015 08:00pm • For Loretta Halter, every day is like vacation. The 65-year-old spends her time spotting celebrities after Broadway plays, lining up to meet bestselling authors at book signings and wandering through some of the world's most renown art museums. Halter isn't a tourist. She's a retiree who decided to 7 Ways to Save on Professional Movers 08/25/2015 08:00pm • Most people who hire professional movers do so for peace of mind and for convenience. A reputable moving company can do the job efficiently with little or no risk to your home or property, leaving you with little to do but supervise. In fact, a reputable company will offer insurance against loss or