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3 Reasons to Revisit REITs in 2018 02/01/2018 07:00pm • In a bull market, stocks reign supreme, but the shift from highs to lows can happen in the blink of an eye. Although bonds and U.S. Treasurys can be a buffer against volatility, that safety often translates to diminished returns when interest rates rise. So where does the middle ground between risk Is Your Auto Insurance Going Up? Here's How to Lower Your Bill 02/01/2018 07:00pm • Car insurance rates have been steadily climbing, and while there are several culprits, one might surprise you: the rise of high-tech safety features, which are costly for mechanics to replace and companies to insure. Federal Consumer Price Index data shows that car insurance rates typically rise Boring vacation? That's the goal of this Va.-based tiny house retreat 02/01/2018 02:37am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'e54b42d9-6d7e-4000-b0b1-fbaee0bbea78' }).render("57061536b797c996");}); WASHINGTON — Jon Staff wants your n 7 Top Hotel Openings to Watch in 2018 01/29/2018 07:00pm • Keep these new properties on your radar this year.If you're mapping out your vacation plans and you're not sure where to go in the year ahead, add these inspiring hotels to your list. With inviting swimming pools, high-end spas, stylish rooftop lounges, standout dining venues and superlative views, 6 Ways to Save on Rent and Expenses When You're Trying to Buy a House 01/25/2018 07:00pm • Taking the leap from renter to homeowner is exciting, but it's often harder than many anticipate. Even if the common hindrances of student loans and car payments aren't weighing you down, the amount you pay in rent can make saving up for your down payment next to impossible. In 2017, the national me Group pushes for bill placing limits on home-sharing in DC 01/23/2018 04:22pm • WASHINGTON — A group of community leaders is pushing the D.C. Council to pass a bill regulating home-sharing services such as Airbnb, saying that the operators make housing in the District more expensive and neighborhoods less safe. Representatives of the group Airbnb Watch and other community 5 Top Winter Lodges Worth Traveling For 01/22/2018 07:00pm • If you're looking to embrace the season with a cold-weather getaway, there are plenty of alluring lodges worth visiting this winter. Imagine curling up by a roaring fire with a warm cup of cocoa, gazing out your cabin window to take in striking views of snow-capped mountains in the backdrop and fil 7 Under-the-Radar Financials to Buy for Income 01/18/2018 07:00pm • Income for investors from smaller firms.Decades ago, big banks were thought the safest bet in town for long-term investors looking for income. The large names with established relationships with their customers were pretty much a sure thing for reliable dividends each quarter. Thanks to the financia 12 Terms You Need to Know to Get Out of Debt and Clean Up Your Credit 01/18/2018 07:00pm • One in four adults say they plan to pay down debt this year, according to the 2018 Fidelity Investments New Year's Resolutions Study. As a first step, they may want to acquaint themselves with the financial terms surrounding debt and credit. Failure to do so could diminish their chances of success. How to Get a Jump-Start on Filing Your Taxes 01/18/2018 07:00pm • This year, the Internal Revenue Service will kick off tax season and start accepting 2017 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29. For some taxpayers, the delay can make a difference in their financial lives, since they rely on their tax refund to pay down credit card debt or rebuild their emergency fund. Fo How to Solidify Your Retirement Fund 01/18/2018 07:00pm • The traditional three-legged retirement stool -- consisting of pensions, personal savings and Social Security benefits -- is looking wobblier than ever. Defined benefit pension plans, which have been disappearing for some time, are now on the verge of extinction. Just 8 percent of private employers How to Net Airline Miles on Your Next Hotel or Airbnb Stay 01/16/2018 07:00pm • Do you love collecting airline miles? On your next hotel stay, you can accumulate enough miles for the trip of a lifetime or earn the 110,000 points required to qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass, which lets one person fly for free on Southwest with you for up to two years. There are plenty o How to Adopt a Frugal Lifestyle 01/16/2018 07:00pm • While many people associate frugality with an austere lifestyle, the opposite couldn't be more true. Being frugal actually allows consumers to spend money on what they truly value while saving on the things they don't. "Frugality gives you freedom because you see how spending in some areas is keepin What's open and what's closed on Martin Luther King Day 01/15/2018 04:40am • WASHINGTON — Martin Luther King Day is a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. But it is also a federal holiday which means there will be several changes to what is open on Monday. All government offices and courts are closed, as are most banks. Here's what you need to know. Transporta Self-Storage Is an Investment Alternative 01/10/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to real estate investing, profits and losses track to market cycles. Many residential real estate investors shy away from dealing with tenants and maintenance. As a result, they're seeking other real estate asset classes to invest in. After more than a decade of flipping single-family