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Is Airbnb a Threat to the Hotel Industry? 11/01/2016 08:00pm • Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft have quickly risen to prominence as the face of the new "sharing economy." For evidence of their influence, look no further than the taxicab industry, which has been swiftly decimated by the ride-hailing services. But the rise of this new sharing economy begs another question 4 Passive Investments Millennials Can Use to Fund Their Retirement 10/31/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to retirement, millennials have some lofty goals. According to a recent JPMorgan Chase & Co. study, today's 20- and 30-somethings are aiming to retire by age 60, nearly a decade sooner than their baby boomer counterparts. To reach that goal, the study suggests that millennials wou 5 Ways to Share Housing in Retirement 10/30/2016 08:00pm • Many retirees eventually find themselves living alone after their kids have moved out, or perhaps after a divorce or a spouse passes away. That's the time when it might make sense to consider living with other people, whether they're friends, relatives or even complete strangers. Living together ca People who helped during, after Ellicott City flooding honored 10/28/2016 12:29am • ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Maryland state and county officials recognized the ordinary people who did extraordinary things during and after the destructive Ellicott City flooding in July. "The people of Ellicott City are incredibly resilient. Sometimes in the midst of our darkest days is when the goo 9 Secrets of Glacier National Park 10/27/2016 08:00pm • Our national parks are a distinct reminder that America's landscapes are vast and beautiful. From coastal redwoods to protected reefs to prickly cacti, our national parks offer plenty of treasured natural wonders. Glacier National Park in Montana, with its dramatic mountains, striking lakes and unt Pentagon Row skating rink now open 10/27/2016 04:45pm • The ice skating rink at Pentagon Row (1101 S. Joyce Street) opened this week. The rink hosted its first skaters Tuesday, according to its Facebook page. A sure sign of the season, the rink — which was expanded in 2013 — generally opens around mid-fall and closes in mid-to-late March. Japanese homebuilder buys DC's Stanley Martin 10/26/2016 01:11pm • WASHINGTON — Daiwa House Group's Daiwa House USA subsidiary will acquire an 82 percent stake in Stanley Martin Communities LLC, a company that has been building homes in the D.C. region for 50 years. Financial terms of the acquisition weren't disclosed. It is expected to close in December. S Scary Money Moments: How 5 People Survived Their Financial Nightmares 10/24/2016 08:00pm • Gather around, friends, and listen closely to how five people encountered frightening fiscal situations -- and lived to tell their tales. U.S. News asked readers to weigh in on the scariest financial moments they've encountered. Here are their responses. Answers have been edited for length and clari Investors Have to Be Careful With Real Estate 10/24/2016 08:00pm • The housing market isn't getting red hot any time soon. So instead of just throwing money at anything related to real estate, investors wanting exposure to the housing sector will need to be careful how they put their cash to work. The matter stems from a change in attitude from the largest generat How to Rent an Apartment When You're in the U.S. on a Visa 10/18/2016 08:00pm • Finding a new apartment is often more complicated than renters may anticipate. With credit and background checks, employer verification and conversations with previous landlords, property managers and owners are diligent about ensuring your ability to pay rent throughout your lease. But if you're i The Best Hotels in Europe by Country 10/17/2016 08:00pm • From Albania to Wales, here are the best hotels in 43 European countries.Using a comprehensive methodology that factors in expert opinions, traveler reviews and industry awards, U.S. News ranked 2,096 five-star hotels throughout 43 European countries to determine the Best Hotels in Europe. Of those 4 Keys to Financial Security in Retirement 10/16/2016 08:00pm • It's easy to know how much we can spend when we're working: our take-home pay minus the bit that we're saving for a rainy day. But it's not so easy to figure out how much to spend in retirement. That depends on when you retire, how much money you have and your life expectancy. Other factors can als Distressed Property: A Clean Play for Investors? 10/16/2016 08:00pm • Distressed properties, such as foreclosed or short-sale residences, have historically been a popular target for home flippers and real estate investment professionals. Where others see peril, they see profit, and in the eight years following the Great Recession many were more right than wrong. But Proposed Airbnb regulations to advance in Arlington Co. 10/15/2016 02:57pm • WASHINGTON — The Arlington County Council voted unanimously Saturday to advance proposed regulations governing Airbnb — or, in the county’s words, "accessory homestays." Short-term residential lodging is growing in the D.C. area thanks to numerous tourist attractions in the nation's capital 5 Ways for Retirees to Save on Travel 10/13/2016 08:00pm • Traveling when you're young isn't always easy. If you have kids at home, your opportunities for travel may be limited to school breaks. And even then, school breaks are often monopolized by school sporting events and activities. When you work a full-time job, it can be hard to take a vacation, let