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Column: In 'sharing economy,' not everyone wants to share 12/03/2014 08:55am • By Gregg Stebben, Men's Health WASHINGTON -- They call it "the sharing economy" -- companies and websites such as Uber and Lyft and AirBnB. But what happens when not everyone wants to share? This is a question which cities all across the country are struggling with, including Raleigh, North Ca 10 U.S. Real Estate Markets Investors Should Watch 11/30/2014 07:00pm • As with any type of investment vehicle, anyone who wants to succeed in the realm of real estate investing needs to be a studious observer of market trends. Tracking everything from unemployment, job creation, population migration and economic stability, to housing inventory, home prices and rental Metro is Santa's new sleigh for Tysons shoppers, skaters 11/28/2014 11:58am • WASHINGTON - For the first time, Black Friday shoppers can take Metro directly to Tysons Corner Center. Annabel Valladares took the new Silver Line to Tysons from the Huntington Station in Alexandria. "A lot easier and it makes the trip more relaxed. It gets you calm, ready to shop," Valladares The Credit Card Move You Must Make Before Traveling This Holiday 11/26/2014 07:00pm • About 25 million Americans will fly somewhere this Thanksgiving in pursuit of food, family and football. Millions more will load up the minivan and hit the highways.The stress begins long before you hit the road, however. Between packing, getting your tires checked, finding someone to watch your pet Cold weather not all bad: more outdoor ice rinks open this week 11/11/2014 05:43pm • WASHINGTON -- The only things holding skaters back from hitting the ice at the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden are some orange-and-white barricades, as workers put the finishing touches on the seasonal rink before it reopens. The pearly white rink on the National Mall, decorated with DA: No detectors found after 6 died in house fire 11/06/2014 09:51am • MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) -- Officials say they found no smoke detectors in a home where six people, including four children, died in a fire last month.Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. says investigators are still trying to pinpoint the cause of the fire in McKeesport.Although the f Veterans Day Events, Closings Around Bethesda 11/06/2014 09:30am • Free ice skating rentals, a fire truck ride-along and the school system’s annual State of the Schools presentation highlight the Veterans Day-related activities happening this weekend and next week around town. The county, state and federal governments will be closed on Tuesday to observe the 15 ways to avoid holiday debt 11/06/2014 12:00am • It's the most wonderful (and expensive) time of the year The presents. The travel. The food. The parties. The holiday season is fun -- but not so fun for your wallet. Don't worry, you don't have to turn into Mr. Scrooge and avoid the festivities. The U.S. News My Money bloggers have a few tricks Terminally ill Brittany Maynard takes her own life 11/05/2014 05:18pm • STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Brittany Maynard stuck by her decision.The woman with brain cancer who revived a national debate about physician-assisted suicide ended her life Saturday by swallowing lethal drugs made available under an Oregon law allowing terminally ill people Ex-Ravens cheerleader charged with sex with teen 11/05/2014 04:54pm • RANDALL CHASE Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Del. (AP) -- A former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader and the estranged wife of a prominent Maryland energy executive was arraigned Wednesday in Delaware on charges of having sex with a 15-year-old boy who attends school with at least one of her children.A gra Ask Adam: How is the Market? 11/04/2014 02:30pm • This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013 & 2014. Please submit your questions via email. Q. I’ve heard grumblings of the r Rental Report: Top 5 Tips To Keep Your Place Warm This Winter 11/04/2014 11:05am • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. The weath Lower gas prices boost US SUV sales in October 11/04/2014 01:40am • TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writers DETROIT (AP) -- Falling gas prices improved buyers' moods and boosted sales of SUVs and trucks in October.GM, Toyota, Chrysler, Nissan, Volkswagen and Honda all reported sales gains last month. Of major automakers, only Ford and Hyundai saw declines.Industry sales rose 6 The Best Reward Credit Cards You Probably Haven't Heard Of 11/04/2014 12:00am • Reward credit cards may seem like a simple way to generate some extra money, but many consumers don't truly know how to play the game. Cash back cards are certainly not created equally, and everyone's spending habits are different. Whether you pay more for groceries, gas or travel, the seven cards b A Passionate Retirement in the Land of the Tango 11/04/2014 12:00am • Buenos Aires is one of the world's most beguiling places, best known worldwide for the tango, its most famous cultural export. It is a dance of passion, sensuality, longing and nostalgia that is an apt metaphor for this city where everything is approached, considered and conducted with passion. Bue