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10 financial perks of growing older 02/09/2016 07:00am • Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you money. Senior discou 8 Great Alternative Spring Break Ideas for Every Budget 02/07/2016 07:00pm • Celebrate the season in an affordable, crowd-free locale.If you're clamoring for a spring getaway away from the party set, you'll want to steer clear of hot spots like Miami Beach, Florida, and South Padre Island, Texas. And fortunately for crowd-averse travelers, this year there are plenty of attra AirBnB regulations, tax rules advance in Virginia 02/07/2016 09:08am • WASHINGTON -- Virginia’s House of Delegates has passed a bill that would regulate and provide rules for tax collection on short-term room or house rentals through apps or websites like AirBnB. House Bill 812 was approved Thursday on a 75-22 vote. The bill sponsor, Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechani Va. looks for new rules, tax collections on Airbnb 02/04/2016 04:58am • WASHINGTON -- With thousands of Virginia residences listed for short-term stays on sites and apps such as Airbnb, the General Assembly is looking to regulate the burgeoning business to make sure taxes are properly collected on every stay. A bill now ready for a full vote in the House of Delegate 7 top places to avoid spring break crowds 02/03/2016 07:00pm • Let's say you're itching for an easy spring trip far, far away from hordes of college students, rowdy bar scenes and jam-packed beaches. Of course, you'll want to skip popular party destinations like Miami Beach, Florida, and Cancún, Mexico, in lieu of quieter locales. But there are many more sprin Should Sellers Take Personal Letters From Homebuyers Seriously? 02/03/2016 07:00pm • In the competitive market for a home that exists in many parts of the country, more buyers are embracing a novel tool: adding to their offers a heartfelt letter and a family photo in hopes of swaying the seller to choose their bid. "It is very common these days. It is so competitive out there. I th 8 surprising things that are taxable 02/03/2016 07:00pm • On the list of things you hate, somewhere in there is probably learning that something you didn't think you had to pay tax on, you do. Any money that comes into your life can be taxable, says San Diego-based tax attorney Sam Brotman. "Technically, under Internal Revenue Code Section 62, the IR Why You Should Let Locals Plan your Next Family Trip 02/02/2016 07:00pm • Comb through any major travel guidebook, and you'll find dozens of recommendations for any given destination. Scroll through travel and attraction review sites like TripAdvisor, and you'll get a plethora of opinions, ranging drastically from peer to peer. So how do you know where you and your famil New apartments coming to Old Town Alexandria 02/02/2016 01:43pm • WASHINGTON -- More than 200 rental apartments will be part of a mixed-used project about three blocks from the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria. Developer EDENS -- which owns and operates several retail developments in the area, including Mosaic and Union Market -- has signed with Gables Resi Campaign entices D.C. workers to commute from Baltimore 02/01/2016 10:49am • WASHINGTON — It's no secret that it's expensive to live in the D.C. area, so a Baltimore-based ad campaign is encouraging more people to move there, and commute to the District. As the D.C.-area job market continues to perk up, houses and rental properties get more expensive, causing many 6 Simple Ways to Save on a Last-Minute Romantic Weekend Getaway 01/31/2016 07:00pm • If you're yearning for a romantic retreat but haven't finalized your plans, you're in luck: You can still pull off a last-minute trip without breaking the bank. You might even wind up saving more by jetting off to a warm, sunny locale with swaying palms and crystal waters in Mexico or the Caribbean How to travel more for less in 2016 01/29/2016 01:00pm • Have you ever wondered how your friend can afford to be a globe-trotter? One month you see photos of her in front of the Taj Mahal and the next she's posing at the Eiffel Tower. Four years ago, I decided to make traveling a priority. Since then I've been to over 25 countries. Trust me, rolling in mo 3 Retirement Lifestyle Mistakes to Avoid 01/27/2016 07:00pm • New retirees are often eager to vacation and enjoy some of the wealth they have been accumulating for decades. There can be a huge temptation to buy a vacation home or timeshare in a fun location, since you finally have time to relax. Some retirees also make large recreational purchases, such as a b The 10 best apps for finding your next apartment 01/24/2016 05:00pm • When you start looking for a new apartment, chances are you have a finite amount of time before you need to move. It can be tough to find the right place to call home next, and finding it before it gets snapped up by another renter can be even tougher. In a competitive market, available apartment What's the Return on Investment on Your Home? 01/21/2016 07:00pm • Do you see your home as an investment, or as a living expense? There is no right or wrong answer, but clearly defining how you view your home can help you weigh major financial decisions.For many Americans, their home is their single largest asset. So why do so few people calculate their true return