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5 Scary Tax-Filing Mistakes That Can Haunt You 10/19/2017 08:00pm • Tax filing time will be here before you know it, and while it may seem like an odd time to worry about such a faraway event, that may be the first clue you have a problem. You believe you only need to think about your taxes once a year. Sure, for plenty of individuals, if taxes come out of your payc 5 Assets That Can Deliver Real Income 10/18/2017 08:00pm • Investing for income has become pretty difficult in the last decade. The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds hasn't been higher than 5 percent since before the Great Recession, and in the intervening years we've seen both government and corporate bonds yield less and less. Yes, the stock market ha High Bills? The Best Practices for Negotiating Home Expenses 10/18/2017 08:00pm • The rising costs of utility bills are causing some to rethink the idea of homeownership altogether. Many are re-examining their rental options, and in some cases, moving back in with their parents to minimize their bills. However, you don't have to give up your freedom or privacy just to save a few 50 clever ways to trim Thanksgiving travel costs 10/17/2017 07:00am • Save money and stay calm during the holiday frenzy with these pro tips. Holiday travel doesn't have to be a nightmare. Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile for an obligatory Thanksgiving meal with family and friends or you're plotting a spur-of-the-moment getaway, there are ple Skiing Vacations 101: How to Plan a Successful Trip 10/16/2017 08:00pm • Plan your first ski vacation with help from the experts.If you're searching for a winter vacation that mixes memorable mountain vistas with physical activity, then an escape to a ski town or resort may be just what you need. But if it's your first time orchestrating a ski getaway, it can feel like a How to Avoid Derailing Your Golden Years 10/15/2017 08:00pm • Spending is underemphasized as a major component of retirement planning, which can pose challenges for spendthrift individuals and families in two key ways. First, during working years, extra cash is mostly spent, not saved and invested for the golden years. Second, it can be quite difficult to adju More than just wine country is burning in California 10/15/2017 03:10am • REDWOOD VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Mendocino County is 70 miles north of California's fabled wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties, now under siege from wildfires. But it's a world away in mood, attitude and, especially, prominence. That helps explain why some residents feel ignored as they deal 5 Things to Consider When Shopping for an Investment Property 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Real estate investments can be challenging, but also very rewarding. Passive income, stability, return on investment, tax benefits, appreciation -- the financial advantages of hold-to-rent real estate can't be denied. Understanding what type of investment property you're looking for and who your ta The Next Frontier: How to Plan the Ultimate Alaska Road Trip 10/12/2017 08:00pm • To fully appreciate the wonder of Alaska's vast, pristine and rugged wilderness, plan a road trip to the Interior and Southcentral regions of the state. While many travelers opt to visit by cruise ship, independently driving these scenic routes and byways is the best way to experience the northern Alexandria proposes registry for short-term rentals; public hearing set 10/12/2017 03:47am • WASHINGTON — If you share your home with short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb in Alexandria, Virginia, you could soon be required to register with the city. "One of the problems with the home-sharing program right now, there's not a good database out there that says exactly how many there Wharf, sweet home: The new SW Waterfront includes chic apartments 10/12/2017 12:51am • WASHINGTON — Suddenly, the District has a new neighborhood. The ribbon is finally cut Thursday on D.C.'s ambitious new development, and amid The Wharf's new retail, entertainment and office space, a pair of new rental properties will be home to hundreds. The Channel and Incanto (950 and 770 5 biggest mistakes real estate investors make and how to avoid them 10/11/2017 08:00pm • Real estate has always been one of the great equalizers in wealth creation in the U.S. As a tangible asset with generally low barriers to entry, people from all walks of life and income levels have succeeded in building real estate empires. The numerous success stories coupled with the potential Montgomery Co. opens door to short-term home rentals 10/10/2017 04:42pm • WASHINGTON — The Montgomery County Council passed a bill that will allow homeowners to open their doors to people looking for short-term rentals, like those offered on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway. The vote was 9 to 0 in favor of the measure, which will allow homeowners to rent rooms in Should You Buy Off-Campus Housing for Your College Kid? 10/09/2017 08:00pm • If you have a child heading off to college in the near future or you currently have a student in first-year dorms, you may be experiencing sticker shock at the price of student housing. Average prices per year for housing are more than $9,000 in college towns. In highly desirable college towns outs Borrowing to Invest Is Risky Business 10/05/2017 08:00pm • Historically low interest rates on personal borrowing over the past decade can allow people with good credit to capitalize on other opportunities to build their net worth, including levering to invest in real estate, businesses and even stocks. For example, if you use a home equity loan at 4 percent