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Hacks for Getting the Most Out of European Train Travel 01/24/2017 07:00pm • When avid traveler and national Catholic radio show host Teresa Tomeo visited Italy with her husband to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, she was shocked to find herself booted off a train at night in an unfamiliar setting. If it weren't for a fellow English-speaking traveler who advised her An Affordable Coastal Retirement in Puerto Vallarta 01/24/2017 07:00pm • Today's strong dollar has created many tempting opportunities to purchase property around the world, including in Mexico. The dollar's buying power south of the border has increased significantly since 2008, so it feels like property in Mexico is on sale. Even in those expat areas where real estate 5 Tiny Houses You Can Rent for Your Next Vacation in Portland, Oregon 01/18/2017 07:00pm • Intrigued by the concept of a tiny house? Wonder whether you have what it takes to comfortably live in one? In Portland, Oregon, you can escape to inventive tiny home rentals in off-the-grid locations. While tiny houses offer minimal space, they do offer a few key advantages, including sustainable, Travel Hacks to Save Money on Your Next Vacation 01/18/2017 07:00pm • The beginning of a new year is a great time to reset and head out of town on vacation. If the only thing stopping you is fear of a heavy price tag, consider a few of these helpful hacks to save money the next time you plan a trip. You'll be surprised at how these savings can add up. The popular sea 6 Home Renovations to Consider Before Retirement 01/16/2017 07:00pm • Many retirees dream of selling their homes before retirement, either to downsize or to move to a warmer climate. But what if you're planning to stay in your home during retirement? Paying off your mortgage before you retire can boost your cash flow in retirement. Some pre-retirement renovations can What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 01/15/2017 11:23am • WASHINGTON — The Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday will mean several changes to what is open Monday. All government offices and courts are closed, as are most banks. Transportation On the roads, High Occupancy Vehicle restrictions are not in effect on Interstates 66, 395 and 270 and the Dul BWI gets full-service gym with showers 01/13/2017 10:46am • WASHINGTON — ROAM Fitness will open the first of its planned chain of airport gyms at BWI Marshall airport later this month. Construction started last fall. The gym was originally scheduled to open in November. The 1,175-square-foot gym has designated areas for cardio and strength training, 5 Smart Strategies to Reduce Estate Taxes 01/12/2017 07:00pm • If you die this year and have more than $5.49 million in assets, the federal government could tax the excess to the tune of 40 percent. Depending where you live, your state government might take a share too. "Some people don't care about estate taxes," says Erin Durkin, director of financial plannin 4 things millennials can expect when they search for a new home 01/12/2017 09:00am • As millennials have come of age, they've been hailed as a generation of renters -- largely due to the fact that home prices have outpaced wage growth in much of the country. But as the cost of living slows to better meet job and wage growth, younger Americans are entering the housing market at a Are Stock Options Worth the Effort? 01/11/2017 07:00pm • As technology has made stock trading easier in recent years, more traders have become comfortable calling their own trading shots rather than relying on a financial advisor. Unfortunately, few traders that manage their own investment portfolio have a background in finance, and many get lured into t 6 Ski Trends to Watch in 2017 01/11/2017 07:00pm • Ski resorts use to pride themselves on accumulating record amounts of snow as a way to prove they didn't need to bring out snow machines to afford powder hounds the chance to cut first tracks. But as times (and the climate) have changed, new thinking about snowmaking, environmental conservation and 6 Places to Buy Property Overseas in 2017 01/09/2017 07:00pm • If you're considering combining the adventure of living or retiring overseas with a property purchase, 2017 is the year to act. The U.S. dollar is at record highs against several currencies of note, including the euro, the Mexican peso, the Colombian peso, the Dominican peso and the Brazilian real. 7 top travel apps and tools to score sales in 2017 01/09/2017 01:00am • Whether you're planning a bucket-list trip or a quick weekend getaway, you have myriad ways to trim costs and optimize your vacation. But perhaps the top trick for snagging rock-bottom flights and hotel rooms is staying flexible, says Jeremy Tarr, editorial director at Fodors.com. "That may mean tra How to Visit 5 Popular U.S. Cities on a Budget 01/08/2017 07:00pm • If you want to skip town without breaking the bank, fret not: There are plenty of simple tricks to stretch your vacation dollars further in popular locales across the country. The most highly trafficked U.S. cities may seem out of reach, but with a little legwork and proactivity, you can plan a bud 6 Washington, D.C., Tours First-Time Visitors Should Experience - Locals' Picks 01/06/2017 07:00pm • A tour is sometimes the best way to get a feel for a new city. This is especially true in the nation's capital, where there's so many historic attractions -- but not always enough time to visit them all. "The biggest mistake most visitors make is they try to see all of D.C. in a day," says Elliott F