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How to find hidden deals in your car and homeowners insurance policies 07/25/2016 04:00am • While commercials for the nation's largest insurance companies will tell you that shopping for insurance (and preferably with them) is your best bet toward saving serious money, there are other, less-difficult ways to save more than a few dollars. It'll take understanding how insurance works, kno 10 Underrated Destination Wedding Spots Around the World 07/24/2016 08:00pm • Jump-start your wedding planning with these dreamy locales. Jetting off to a far-flung, fairy-tale setting to say "I do" seems romantic and stress-free in theory. The reality: If you're planning to tie the knot away from home, you'll need to factor in logistics (think: accessibility, safety and cost 5 Myths About Online Travel Agencies 07/21/2016 08:00pm • With a dizzying array of discounted vacation packages floating across the web, securing a bargain seems like a simple task. But with online travel agencies like Expedia reportedly tweaking search results to promote certain hotel listings and a rising number of book-direct initiatives from major bran Installation of Westover Capital Bikeshare station delayed until fall 07/21/2016 05:00pm • A plan to put a 16-bike Capital Bikeshare station at Westover Library has been delayed, according to Arlington County. The bike rental service delayed installing the Westover Library station because construction crews are using the site as a staging area while they renovate the Wes How to Buy Property With a Spouse, Friend or Business Partner 07/20/2016 08:00pm • When buying a home or investment property with someone else, whether it's a spouse or your tennis partner, you have some important decisions to make. One of those is how you will hold title to the property. The way you take title may determine what will happen if one person dies, if you're sued or i 5 Tips for Finding Off-Campus Housing Overseas 07/19/2016 08:00pm • Not all global universities offer dorms or other types of student housing like many U.S. schools do. For this and other reasons, students pursuing long-term international studies or international degree programs may have to fend for themselves when it comes to finding a place to live. Eve Binder, a 5 Ways to Save on College Visits 07/19/2016 08:00pm • Come fall, families with high schoolers will embark on pilgrimages to college campuses across the country to ask questions and decide where to apply. This is an expense that many parents don't think about, but the travel costs can add up quickly. Still, visiting top schools is a worthwhile experien Mobile Home Parks Are a Viable Investment 07/19/2016 08:00pm • It's hard for small-time real estate investors to imagine competing with the likes of Sam Zell and Warren Buffett. But while the average investor can only dream of attaining those lofty heights, opportunities exist in the mobile home park marketplace to profit in a different product type from norma Not All Dollars Are Spent Wisely: How to Avoid Overspending on Renovations 07/17/2016 08:00pm • Real estate investors, whether looking to purchase a rental property or determining how to put a long-term rental back on the market, can anticipate reaching into their pockets for renovations. While most renovations will require some capital expenditure, not all dollars spent are equal. Investors s 10 Costs to Include in Your Retirement Budget 07/17/2016 08:00pm • Retirement billsYou won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive clothes for work in retirement. But you might face new costs as you use more health care services or take up new hobbies to fill your days. Remember to factor these expenses into your retirement budget.HousingHousing is likely to How to Create Wealth Without Stocks 07/13/2016 08:00pm • For 25 years now, John Jamieson of Detroit has experienced financial success and failure, just like many an investor. He has built wealth and taught others to do the same -- again, just like many an investor. But here's where he takes the road less, less traveled: Jamieson doesn't buy any stock. Na 8 Honeymoon Booking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) 07/13/2016 08:00pm • Planning a honeymoon should be a fun, pain-free process and a welcome reprieve from stress-inducing wedding decisions, such as choosing flower assortments, seat assignments and registry items. But oftentimes, after juggling hundreds of tasks for the big day, brides- and grooms-to-be make common tri 6 Smart Must-Do's Before Moving Out of Your Apartment 07/12/2016 08:00pm • Moving is always stressful, and the last thing you want to worry about during the big change is your finances. According to the American Moving & Storage Association, the average cost of an intrastate move is $1,170, and this extra expense might take its toll on your budget for the year. Now th 10 Top Value Summer Vacations for Families 07/12/2016 08:00pm • Plan a fun and frugal family getaway in these budget-friendly locales.Procrastinate on making summer travel plans? Happily, there are plenty of value vacations still available. World events, diverse climates and conventions impact demand and summer travel prices daily. And luckily, it's easy to stay 7 affordable places in Europe to visit right now 07/11/2016 01:00pm • Following Britain's historic ruling to leave the European Union, Americans can now take advantage of the pound's plummeting value in the U.K. Though it's uncertain how long favorable exchange rates will last, right now, the dollar is going to go further in Britain and beyond, says George Hobica, pre