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6 Great Tiny House Communities 01/02/2019 07:00pm • Looking to live differently? Opting to forego a traditional house or apartment for a home the size of a typical American living room would certainly be a change. If that sounds like heaven, consider a tiny house. Tiny houses have no formal definition, but they are commonly classified as homes betwee Long-burning Upper Marlboro warehouse fire caused $1.5M in damage 01/01/2019 10:38am • WASHINGTON — A warehouse fire that began Saturday in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, caused at least $1.5 million in damage and took 58 hours to put out, the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department said. The cause of the blaze that started Saturday morning at B&K Rental Co. remains under inves Exploring the Senior Co-Housing Trend 12/30/2018 07:00pm • Picture it: A hit 1980s sitcom in which four senior women share a home in Miami. Hilarity ensues, and the world falls for "The Golden Girls." But more than just a beloved television show, the concept on which their wise and friend-first adventures were built is becoming a more common arrangement for VIDEO: Fire tears through warehouse in Upper Marlboro 12/29/2018 11:47am • WASHINGTON — Firefighters are continuing to battle a fire that's tearing through a warehouse in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. at a warehouse on Old Marlboro Pike, near Richie Marlboro Road, according to Prince George's County Fire officials. The fire has alre How Do Prepaid Credit Cards Work? 12/27/2018 07:00pm • If you have bad credit or want to avoid using traditional credit or debit cards, a prepaid credit card is an option. Prepaid cards are easy to get, require no credit check, and can be used for online shopping or when you can't pay in cash. The cards can be bought online and at brick-and-mortar store 8 Trends Real Estate Investors Should Be Watching 12/27/2018 07:00pm • Real estate can be a refuge.Your New Year's celebrations aren't complete without a portfolio review. As stocks continue to fizzle and pop, real estate investment strategies may look more promising. Historically, real estate has outperformed the stock market, acting as a stabilizer for investors when Why Is My Credit Card Blocked? 12/26/2018 07:00pm • A credit card block can mean two things: a usually temporary freeze of your card or a portion of your credit limit is put on hold. Both situations can be frustrating but are easier to resolve if you understand how they work. What Is a Credit Card Block? Usually, a credit card block happens when a me 8 Ways to Earn Miles Without an Airline Credit Card 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Airline credit cards are a great way to earn miles with your favorite frequent flyer program. But you don't need a co-branded or premium card to rack up rewards. While they may take longer, these options can help you earn the miles you need to book a free flight or take advantage of other redemption How to Cover Corporate Travel Expenses When You're Broke 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Be smart about work financial demands. The good news? Your boss selected you to attend a prestigious industry conference. The bad news? Your company expects you to cover the travel costs yourself upfront and won't reimburse you for the expenses until you return. These tips from Barry Coleman, vice p DC-area renters paid landlords $14.8B this year 12/24/2018 08:25am • WASHINGTON — Buying a home in the D.C. area is expensive, but so is renting. D.C.-area renters spent $14.8 billion on housing in 2018, according to apartment listing site HotPads. That's $502 million, or 3.5 percent, more than in 2017. Of the region's 2.2 million households, about 807,000 of Credit Cards vs. Charge Cards: What's Better for Your Business? 12/18/2018 07:00pm • Maintaining positive cash flow and covering expenses are two of the biggest challenges you may face as a business owner. Charge cards and credit cards can provide working capital for short-term expenses, and they can also be used to fund longer-term growth projects. But which one is right for your b Top 25 Christmas Movies 12/18/2018 12:01am • WASHINGTON -- There's officially just one week remaining until Christmas Day! Which movies and TV specials should you watch to help put you in the holiday spirit? Before we get to the Top 25 countdown, let’s settle some age-old questions and raging debates. To start with the obvious What Is Taxable Income? 12/13/2018 07:00pm • With the tax season upon us, now is the time to take stock of all taxable income. While that may seem like a simple and straightforward task, it's not always so clear-cut, even if you're a salaried employee. For instance, if you receive money from life insurance proceeds, a gift or an inheritance, r Brand new apartment instead of hotel room? WhyHotel raises $10M 12/11/2018 10:17am • WASHINGTON — D.C.-based startup WhyHotel, which rents out units in newly constructed apartment buildings as hotel stays until the landlord leases them, has raised funds for expansion and will add three new Washington area buildings to its room rental list. The company has secured $10 million in Do I Really Need a Credit Card? 12/10/2018 07:00pm • Can you live without a credit card? That notion probably seems ridiculous to many people. On average, consumers have 3.1 credit cards, according to 2017 data from the credit bureau Experian. But credit cards aren't for everyone. While life without credit cards poses some challenges, it might not be