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The 15 Best Affordable Family Vacations 05/22/2017 08:00pm • These destinations deliver on fun and affordability.Planning a budget-friendly family vacation can be tricky. When you add in transportation and lodging costs, along with meal and activity expenses, the total price can quickly soar into the thousands. But finding a destination that appeals to your m Should You Buy a Snowbird Home for Retirement? 05/22/2017 08:00pm • As you approach retirement, you get to decide where you would like to live. Many retirees prefer to stick close to home, especially if they have family and close friendships in their current community. But some people also want to escape to a better climate when the weather turns chilly. You might 7 Expert Tips for Traveling to Europe With Kids 05/22/2017 08:00pm • Planning a trip to Europe with kids can seem like a daunting task. You have to consider flight arrangements, accommodation options, what cities you want to visit and how to travel between destinations. "The learning curve is sharp and strong when you have little kids and you're traveling around wit Where to rent kayaks and paddleboats at Delaware beaches 05/22/2017 10:35am • FENWICK ISLAND, Del. — Spending a beautiful day at the beach this summer doesn't have to involve sand. Renting paddle boards or taking kayak eco tours have become a popular coastal past time. "I think people really like getting away from the hustle and bustle of the beach," said Mitch Mitche Ocean City beach guide 05/22/2017 01:05am • WASHINGTON — With its iconic boardwalk, family-friendly beaches and vibrant night life scene, Ocean City, Maryland, has become a go-to summer destination for Washingtonians. Whether it’s your very first time visiting — or just your first time out this year — here’s a quick guide, filled 5 Mistakes Can Implode an Estate Planning Strategy 05/21/2017 08:00pm • Financial services professionals consider an estate plan a "must have" for Americans -- it provides individuals control over their financial assets, and provides for their loved ones and favored charities when they're gone. The problem is most U.S. adults don't have an estate plan, according to a 2 How Bad Credit Can Sabotage Your Everyday Life 05/21/2017 08:00pm • Most people understand the importance of good credit when applying for loans or credit cards. The better your credit, the more likely you are to be approved and earn better terms. But your credit matters, even if you don't need to borrow money. Having poor credit can hold consumers back from gettin 8 Kid-Friendly Casino Resorts 05/18/2017 08:00pm • While some hotels and resorts focus on kids and family-friendly fun, others cater to the adult crowd. But, what if you're traveling with both youngsters and grown-ups? Fortunately, you don't have to choose to please one group or the other. Across the globe, a variety of hotels offer activities for Should You Move Into a Micro-Apartment? 05/18/2017 08:00pm • For some time, tiny houses have been getting all the attention as the exciting new home on the block. Maybe it was inevitable that a micro-apartment movement would spring up. Of course, small apartments -- often called studios -- are nothing new. But space-challenged apartments lately are being mar Everything You Need to Know About Your First Credit Card 05/18/2017 08:00pm • For first-time users, credit cards can be intimidating. Even people who have multiple credit card accounts and have used them for many years may not have a complete grasp of how credit cards work. But it is important to know the key features of your new card in order to control your spending and tak Should You Use Your Retirement Savings to Buy a House? 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Rob Werner, president and CEO of Ardent Credit Union, estimates that about 10 percent of mortgage applications coming through his institution include some retirement funds to cover closing costs. In many cases, money from an individual retirement account or 401(k) is only for a portion of the down Rent or Buy? How to Save Money on Common Wedding Expenses 05/17/2017 08:00pm • Planning a wedding and sticking to a budget are challenging tasks. As you make decisions for your event -- how many people to invite, where to host a reception and whom to include in your bridal party -- you may feel confused about whether you should buy or rent what you need. Here's what to consid 7 Ways to Celebrate the Erie Canal's 200th Birthday 05/16/2017 08:00pm • When construction began in 1817, the proposed 339-mile-long Erie Canal connecting the Hudson River at Albany, New York, to Lake Erie at Buffalo, New York, was designed to move cargo arriving in New York City from the Atlantic westward across the expanding U.S. The hand-dug Erie Canal opened on Octob How This Couple Bought a Home While Paying Off $80,000 in Student Loans 05/16/2017 08:00pm • Many recent grads feel they need to pay off debt before buying a home, but Lance and Tori Cothern prove that's not always the case. Lance graduated without student loans, while his wife Tori amassed $80,000 in loans for her nursing degree. Even as Tori underwent two surgeries and the couple bought 8 ways to get the most value from your Netflix account 05/16/2017 05:00am • Whether you're a cable subscriber or not, odds are that if you're reading this, you're a Netflix user. In fact, while 50 percent of Wi-Fi connected homes use at least one streaming service, 75 percent of those are Netflix users, according to comScore, a media measurement and analytics company. Ho