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Arlington Co. allows Airbnb rentals, Fairfax Co. may be next 10/03/2017 09:16pm • WASHINGTON — Arlington County allows residents to rent out their homes on sites such as Airbnb and HomeAway, and neighboring Fairfax County may follow. Possible zoning ordinance changes that would make such rentals legal were discussed Tuesday during the Fairfax County board of supervisors' Dev 4 overseas retirement spots that use the US dollar 10/03/2017 08:00pm • Retirement overseas typically comes with the challenge and expense of converting your money. And currencies can be fickle. Exchange rates might swing wildly following world events. It can be difficult to pay your bills when your retirement savings is in U.S. dollars, but it has a different value eac District Wharf Jitney: The Wharf to Hains Point in 3 minutes 10/02/2017 10:49am • WASHINGTON — District Wharf’s Recreation Pier will be what connects people to the water and one of its services is The Wharf Jitney, a small, electric-powered ferry that will shuttle people from The Wharf to East Potomac Park and Hains Point in about three minutes. The Jitney is free and will 50 Little-Known Ways to Land a Cheaper Flight or Hotel 10/01/2017 08:00pm • Expert-backed tips, techniques and money-saving tools to help you secure a deal. As any seasoned traveler can attest, guidebooks, magazines and trip-planning websites are saturated with cost-saving strategies for landing enticing deals and discounts on hotel rooms and plane tickets. And while every Renting Is Worth a Look After Downsizing 09/28/2017 08:00pm • Homeowners in or near retirement often hear experts preach the benefits of downsizing, or selling the current home to buy a cheaper one and pocket the difference. But an alternative often gets less attention -- selling the old homestead and renting the replacement. Proceeds from the sale can be a g 4 Ways to Protect Yourself From Financial Disasters 09/28/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to unexpected bills, such as car repair or medical bills, most of us are not prepared. And as financial disasters, such as a job loss or a debilitating medical condition, get more serious, the less prepared we are. A 2015 study from the Pew Charitable Trusts found that more than half America's 50 Prettiest Winter Towns 09/27/2017 08:00pm • Embrace inspiring landscapes and small-town allures.Winter is full of seasonal delights. From frosty sleigh rides to cross-country skiing to cozying up by a crackling fireplace after an invigorating day on the slopes, the season tempts us to escape from our hibernation to embrace cold-weather splend Ohio College Road Trip: Oberlin College 09/26/2017 08:00pm • Walk around Oberlin College's campus and you might hear a classical piano concerto, a steel drum band, a rock group in the student union bar and venue Dionysus Disco, an impromptu a cappella show outside the library, and an eclectic midnight "organ pump" performance on the towering, 4,014-pipe orga 36 Can't-Miss Island Beaches 09/25/2017 08:00pm • These beaches boast unique scenery and untouched wilderness.When envisioning a faraway island, images of remote beaches framed by swaying palm trees, pearly white sands and crystal blue waters may jump to mind. Though the Best Islands in the World are chock-full of relaxing shorelines, not all are c How Cuenca Became One of the World's Biggest Expat Retiree Havens 09/25/2017 08:00pm • Cuenca is a charming colonial city in Ecuador that has grown in popularity among expats and foreign retirees over the last few decades. But Cuenca was not always the popular expat community that it is today. A friend retired to Cuenca back in 2001. At the time, only a handful of other North America 32 Teacher Discounts for World Teachers' Day and Beyond 09/24/2017 08:00pm • It was only 1994 when UNESCO decided teachers deserved a day all to themselves. The organization declared October 5 to be World Teachers' Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring gallant educators across the globe. 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Either way, it's about time to book that trip. 50 things you're probably wasting money on right now 09/22/2017 01:37pm • WASHINGTON — It's one thing to splurge on luxuries, but perhaps wasteful to spend money for something promising to be helpful or useful that fails to deliver, according to Washington Consumers' Checkbook. From dry cleaning to extended warranties — Checkbook has created a list of 50 things you 7 New Brand Partnerships Benefiting Travelers 09/21/2017 08:00pm • Let's face it: Two brands are better than one, especially when they're collaborating together in the travel space. When one brand is a best-in-class in the hospitality industry while the other dominates another sector and they team up to offer game-changing privileges, it's a win-win for companies