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Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Stager 11/20/2016 07:00pm • The home staging industry has been growing leaps and bounds in the last few years, and the job title becoming interchangeable with decorator and home designer. Everyone seems to be calling themselves a home stager -- an expert in preparing and showcasing a home for sale. But be wary not all home st The 10 Most Anticipated IPOs of 2017 11/20/2016 07:00pm • This has been one of the slowest years for initial public offerings since the recession. Thankfully, that's a positive omen for 2017 IPOs, as many companies that considered filing will wait until 2017 to go public. Companies file for an IPO for all sorts of reasons: to recruit and maintain talent, DC-area hotels already filling up for inauguration, march 11/18/2016 05:35pm • WASHINGTON — Booking accommodations in the D.C. area for the week of the presidential inauguration might be tougher this time compared to previous ceremonies. The Jan. 20, 2017 inauguration on Friday will be followed on Saturday by a Women's March On Washington. "So, it's two major events im 9 Apps, Tools and Items to Make Holiday Travel Smoother 11/17/2016 07:00pm • The holidays are stressful enough without traveling during some of the busiest days of the year. And while these tools may not be able to help with crowded highways or family arguments, they can reduce your travel stress level and make getting from place to place a little easier. Don't hit the road Google shares Thanksgiving travel tips, activity trends based on data 11/16/2016 04:56am • WASHINGTON — With Thanksgiving fast approaching, here's how holiday revelers should plan for travels and what online search trends show, according to Google. Tracking tens of thousands of smartphone navigation maps offers insight into the best times for Thanksgiving road trips. "We've been l A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Boston 11/15/2016 07:00pm • Finding the perfect property can be a challenge for any first-time homebuyer. But in Boston, where the city's rich history and thriving job market help make it one of the most competitive housing markets on the East Coast, the real estate landscape can be particularly intimidating. According to two 6 Sneaky Travel Costs That Can Add Up Quickly 11/15/2016 07:00pm • As many as 72 percent of Americans are planning to travel at least once between Thanksgiving and New Year's day, according to Orbitz's 2016 holiday survey. If you're among them, you're probably already deep in planning -- choosing destinations, booking hotel rooms and flights and, most of important 4 Things to Know About Self-Directed IRAs 11/14/2016 07:00pm • Investing in an individual retirement account is an effective way to supplement savings in a 401(k) or another employer-sponsored plan. According to a 2015 TIAA-CREF IRA survey, 18 percent of Americans save in an IRA and 56 percent of those who don't have one said they would consider including an I Minimize the cost of Thanksgiving family travel 11/09/2016 10:30am • Traveling for the holidays, particularly when you're traveling as a family, can be a significant expense. For a family on a limited budget, holiday travel can transform a joyful holiday into a painful experience, leaving your wallet feeling decimated afterwards. However, if you're willing to thin Apartment Renewal Rates on the Rise? 4 Reasons Renters Should Stay Put 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Increasing rental rates and home prices have been a hot topic of conversation for some time. There's a perfect storm of factors: Homeownership is the lowest it's been in 50 years, in many places the cost of living outpaces wage growth and new development isn't being completed fast enough to meet de Military Aid Helps Veterans Pay for College 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Veterans Day is right around the corner. Traditionally, the Student Loan Ranger uses this time to inform service members and veterans about their student loan options. However, this year, we thought we'd feature some insight from veterans on paying for education instead. The Ranger's parent organiza The first-timer's guide to throwing frugal dinner parties 11/08/2016 11:15am • If you've decided to stay in and have friends over for dinner, start your planning right with a budget that accounts for food, beverages and decor to entertain your crowd in style. The cost of food and drinks will likely be your biggest expense, so be a smart shopper and plan ahead. One way to tr 6 Retirement Havens in Panama 11/07/2016 07:00pm • Panama is often recommended as a good choice for American retirees looking for a place that is accessible, comfortable, sunny and cheap. But the town you choose to live in plays a bigger role in your retirement lifestyle than the country you select. When retiring anywhere in the world, you've got to Free election-night Zipcar for late voters 11/07/2016 10:37am • WASHINGTON — Zipcar will let its members get behind the wheel for free on Election Night, but it'll only work for late voters. Zipcar says it will make more than 7,000 vehicles across the United States, including 800 vehicles in the Washington area, free for its members to encourage them to ge 11 hidden vacation costs you must plan for 11/05/2016 07:03am • Reading hotel reviews, comparing flight options and exploring top attractions are critical vacation-planning steps to nail down a trip you and your travel companions will enjoy, but the financial aspects of your itinerary must be considered, too. Remember, the perfect vacation isn't just one creatin