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Is Your House Too Big for You? 06/26/2018 08:00pm • It shouldn't be any surprise that new homes are bigger than they used to be. But it may be a bit of a shock to learn just how much space we take up compared with roughly 40 years ago. The median size of a new, single-family home sold in 2017 was 2,457 square feet, with a median sale price of $323,10 Out With the $1 Million Goal for Retirement: What You Will Really Need 06/26/2018 08:00pm • In the past, saving $1 million for retirement was considered a benchmark to help you enter retirement comfortably. But times have changed, and that figure may no longer be accurate. "Boomers and the subsequent generations are dealing with a different puzzle than their parents," says Steven Barrett, Ocean City offers more hotel options; prices remain stable 06/26/2018 04:21am • OCEAN CITY, Md. — Vacationers looking to grab some beach time in Ocean City will find more hotel options than in years past. And those staying in the Maryland resort town will find the cost of hotel room the same as last year — even cheaper than six years ago, once inflation is factored in. 7 Ways to Retire Without Social Security 06/24/2018 08:00pm • Investors can't count on Social Security.It's official: Social Security costs more to run than it generates in income. It expects to tap its reserves this year. By 2034, those reserves will be depleted if further action isn't taken. It's unclear what this action may be: Raising the full retirement a How to Find Quiet in a Noisy World 06/21/2018 08:00pm • You never really get used to it.Noise was once just thought of as an annoyance. Today, while many people still aren't hearing the warnings, a significant body of research speaks to its harmful effects: from the more obvious hearing loss to stress, sleep deprivation and increased cardiovascular risk 9 Health Effects of Helmet Use and Bike-Sharing 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Fasten your helmet and hop on. Breezing past the queue of cars at the parking garage. Pedaling with ease rather than slumping behind the steering wheel. Clearing your mind after a hard day's work with the wind at your back instead of jostling against the subway masses. It's easy to see why city comm 10 Things You Can Buy With 529 Savings Plan Distributions 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Expenses that 529s will coverA tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan can be used to pay for college, but not all expenses qualify. Withdrawals from 529 plans are called distributions, and they must be used toward qualified education expenses -- otherwise they will incur federal income tax and an a Europe Confronts the Impact Tourists Leave on Most Popular Destinations 06/18/2018 08:00pm • AMSTERDAM -- It's peak travel season, and Europe, which welcomes nearly half the world's tourists every year, is seeing spikes in visitor numbers for the second year in a row. Since tourism creates 26 million jobs for the European Union and accounts for 10 percent of its gross domestic product, ac The World's 30 Best Places to Visit in 2018-19 06/18/2018 08:00pm • You'll find everything from dreamy once-in-a-lifetime destinations to scenic national parks on this list.When it comes to choosing a vacation, what appeals to one group of travelers might not be of interest to another. And with so many different destinations across the globe to choose from, narrowin Montgomery Co. rules on short-term rentals to go into effect next month 06/18/2018 01:15pm • WASHINGTON — On July 1, new regulations surrounding short-term rentals take effect in Montgomery County, Maryland. Under the zoning text amendment approved by the Montgomery County Council in October of last year, property owners who want to rent out rooms or homes for fewer than 30 consecutive DC primary election guide 2018 06/14/2018 04:19am • WASHINGTON — Voters in D.C. will cast ballots in primary races for mayor, council and representatives in Congress, as well as a ballot question, all on Tuesday, June 19. Here’s what you need to know. What’s on the ballot? D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council What's the best beach for the money? 06/14/2018 01:00am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying, The 50 Most Beautiful White Sand Beaches in the World 06/13/2018 08:00pm • These beaches boast stark white sand that beautifully contrasts with azure waters and painted skies. Beach lovers often remark on the beauty of soft white sand and it can be something that really makes a coastline stand out. So before you plan your next beach vacation, find out where the most beauti Tips for beach rentals through VRBO, Airbnb 06/13/2018 12:15am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying, Selling beach property? 8 ways to get the best price 06/12/2018 12:00am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying,