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DC ranks among world's most expensive rental markets 02/28/2017 11:35am • WASHINGTON — A new study breaks down the absurd cost of renting every inch of an apartment. And whether renters make use of that space or not, they are definitely paying for it. London-based real estate firm Nested completed the study and found that the typical cost of renting an apartment in Capitals acquire defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from Blues 02/28/2017 12:07am • WASHINGTON (AP) — With their championship window in danger of closing, the Washington Capitals made a strong move Monday to try to win the Stanley Cup this spring by acquiring defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk in a trade with the St. Louis Blues. Shattenkirk is a pending unrestricted free agent, but wa Why One Couple Sold Everything and Moved to Colombia 02/27/2017 07:00pm • Wendy and Darren Howarter sold or gave away nearly everything they owned as they prepared for a move from Illinois to Medellín, Colombia in October 2014. Their remaining possessions fit into eight suitcases that they checked at the airport before they boarded a plane headed for Colombia. The coup Visit These 5 Low-Cost Spring Break Vacation Destinations 02/26/2017 07:00pm • Peel off your scratchy wool sweater and slip into your sundress. Step out of your furry boots and into frilly sandals. Swap your mug of hot cocoa for a frosty margarita. Spring break is on its way. For U.S. colleges and universities, spring break can fall anywhere between late February and mid-Apri 4 Strategies for Exercising if You Live in a Low-Income Neighborhood 02/26/2017 07:00pm • Between high-end gyms outfitted with gleaming state-of-the art equipment, an array of fitness classes and no shortage of pickup sports leagues and bicycling clubs, it may seem that Americans have an abundance of exercise options. But the same opportunities to lift, box, run, play ball and stretch - 10 Vacations Where You Can Reconnect as a Family 02/21/2017 07:00pm • Spend valuable time together on a transformational trip. With a rising number of parents seeking meaningful travel experiences for their children, there's growing demand for digital detox getaways that allow families to disconnect from smartphones and electronic devices and enjoy quality time togeth 5 Denver Parks to See on Vacation -- Locals' Picks 02/21/2017 07:00pm • With around 20,000 acres of parkland, from an urban ski terrain facility to amenity-rich dog parks to neighborhood green spaces with a rugged mountain backdrop, Denver makes it easy to access the great outdoors year-round. Even visitors with time and transportation limitations can enjoy Denver's man 5 Great Denver Hiking Trails -- Locals' Picks 02/20/2017 07:00pm • No visit to Denver is complete without a hike, whether it's strolling around City Park or summiting one of Colorado's famous fourteeners (mountain peaks rising higher than 14,000 feet in altitude). Fortunately, Denver has a multitude of hiking options located within 100 miles, or a few hours of dri Homeowners in DC spend less of their income on mortgage than those who rent 02/18/2017 09:08pm • WASHINGTON – When it comes to how much a person's income goes toward a mortgage or rent in America's largest cities, D.C. isn’t the best, but it is far from the worst. In D.C., home buyers have the edge on average, with close to 19 percent of a person’s income going toward paying off a mort 5 Smart Ways to Use Your Home Equity 02/16/2017 07:00pm • Cash-strapped middle class families may be richer than they think. Or at least, that could be true if they have owned a house for a while. Equity in a home -- that is, the value of a property in excess of any mortgage balance -- can be a powerful financial tool if used correctly. Home equity loans a Top U.S. Markets to Buy and Hold Real Estate 02/15/2017 07:00pm • As often happens during an economic cycle, the dynamics of the real estate market have changed once again. Investors looking to buy at the bottom of the market in order to generate the highest returns on their investments when they sell the property have already missed the boat due to increased comp How to save money by ditching your car 02/14/2017 11:00am • Chris Balish hasn't owned a car since 2005. After discovering that his massive SUV wouldn't fit in his cramped apartment parking garage, he quickly sold the vehicle. Balish, who was living in St. Louis at the time, figured out how to get to work on public transit and bicycle. "By the end of the m Put Real Estate or Gold in Your Retirement Account 02/13/2017 07:00pm • Do you have a hankering to diversify beyond the typical stock, bond and exchange traded-fund holdings that generally comprise the bulk of one's retirement investments? For the more entrepreneurial minded and adventuresome investor, the self-directed individual retirement account is an option that a 7 Family-Friendly Spring Trips You Can Afford 02/12/2017 07:00pm • With winter in full swing, chances are you and the gang are clamoring for a break. And while spring may seem far off, there's no better time to plan ahead. In just a few weeks, landscapes will erupt with brilliant floral displays, beckoning you to explore striking backdrops at top national parks or 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Getting Financial Advice 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Good advice isn't something to take lightly. And that goes particularly for money issues -- bad financial tips are a lot easier to find than solid money advice. Listen too often to the wrong people and you can do serious damage to your retirement accounts. Financial advisor Mary Beth Storjohann saw