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How to Find a Room for Rent 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Whether you've recently moved to a new city and you need a place to live or you want to maximize savings and don't want to go through the process of collecting financial documents (think: pay stubs and tax returns), subletting a room can be advantageous. Maybe you're uncertain of how long you'll be Shutdown specials: DC-area deals for furloughed government workers 01/25/2019 02:20pm • EDITOR'S NOTE: President Donald Trump announced Jan. 25 he would sign a bill temporarily reopening the government and ensuring back pay for federal employees. It's unclear if and how long the shutdown deals will remain in effect. WASHINGTON — From food and drinks to free activities, government First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Florida Residents 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Breaking into homeownership can be difficult. Hurdles such as affordability, credit history and market prices keep many people from achieving their goal of owning a house. Fortunately for Floridians, federal and state programs and mortgage products are aimed at first-time homebuyers to help ease the When Should You Have Multiple Credit Cards? 01/24/2019 07:00pm • When used responsibly, credit cards can help you manage expenses, establish a positive credit history, and take advantage of rewards and other benefits along the way. With so many different types of credit cards and card features available, it may make sense to carry more than one to maximize their 30 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a Budget 01/23/2019 07:00pm • Plan an affordable getaway to one of these stunning stretches of sand.Roughly half of the world's best places to visit are beach destinations -- and for good reason. Nearly twice as many people prefer relaxing vacations to active ones, according to travelers in 17 countries surveyed by GfK, a market Fairfax Co. considers shutdown help, may need to find millions 01/23/2019 04:25am • WASHINGTON — With thousands of residents working without pay or furloughed for more than a month, Fairfax County, Virginia, is considering additional steps to help those struggling to make ends meet. The concerns would rise to an even higher level if the shutdown continues into March, county su Renters keep snapping up new DC-area apartment developments 01/21/2019 08:35am • WASHINGTON — Developers keep building new apartment buildings, and renters keep filling them, with no sign of a slowdown in demand. D.C.-based commercial real estate research firm Delta Associates says the Washington-area market's net absorption of apartments, a measure of apartment rental acti Rounded up: DC police arrest Va. man accused of dumping 1,000 tires 01/17/2019 01:33am • WASHINGTON — An Alexandria, Virginia, man has been arrested on charges of illegal dumping of some 1,000 tires in D.C. MPD would like to announce an arrest has been made of 56 year old Deron McDonald, for his role in an Illegal Dumping offense that occurred in the 4000 blk of E Street, SE. Than How Do Corporate Credit Cards Work? 01/16/2019 07:00pm • Companies use corporate credit cards so that employees can charge authorized business expenses such as hotel stays and flights without relying on their own credit cards or cash. A corporate card usually carries a company's name as well as the name of the employee designated as the cardholder. Broad How Investing Can Make Early Retirement Possible for Middle-Class Earners 01/15/2019 07:00pm • If you're middle class, retiring early may seem like a dream. But with strategic planning and the wealth-building power of investing, it may be possible. With a careful long-term investment strategy, almost anyone can leave their 9-to-5 job behind. To begin the process, it's important to understand 6 tax breaks for homeowners 01/15/2019 07:00pm • Whether you're gearing up to file your taxes this year, researching what's ahead for next year or simply contemplating the benefits to buying a house in the future, there's a lot to consider. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which takes effect for tax filings for the 2018 calendar year, standard 6 Things to Know About Textbooks for Online Courses 01/14/2019 07:00pm • When Regina Kizer took online nursing classes in two graduate nursing degree programs, she bought textbooks in all different formats. "I've tried eBooks; I've tried Kindle. I've tried purchasing them in hardback, and I've rented them as well," says the 45-year-old Oklahoma resident, who earned a nur Airbnb hosts in DC make an average $10,000 01/11/2019 10:40am • WASHINGTON — Airbnb hosts in the District will face strict new regulations this year about how often they can rent out their homes, but they had some nice side income from their Airbnb rentals in 2018, newly released figures show. Airbnb said hosts in the District earned $96 million last year, New Va. bills seek ban on dog, cat rentals & animal cruelty registry 01/08/2019 11:54am • WASHINGTON — Stricter rules for pet care and a name-and-shame list of animal abusers are among the animal-related bills introduced in Virginia's General Assembly this year. Several bills would expand protections for animals to require better shelter, change tethering rules, allow additional loc Ways to Build Credit as a Student 01/03/2019 07:00pm • Establishing credit while you're in school can help make the transition into post-graduation life much easier. Good credit can help you qualify for lower interest rates on a student loan refinance, pass an employment background check or get approved for an apartment lease. But when it comes to buil