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4 Sites That Will Tell You More than You Want to Know About Your Home 01/20/2016 07:00pm • The anxiety of buying a new home can form in any number of ways, and you might find yourself questioning the property you've chosen -- is the backyard really that small? Is the soil contaminated from the nasty-looking stream nearby? Is your house haunted? Maybe you're not asking the last one, and Happy Birthday video: Betamax is still a thing 01/18/2016 11:03am • WASHINGTON -- Long before Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and Amazon Prime, and long before DVD players (do you still have one?), there was videotape. The first consumer version of videotape hit the market 50 years ago this month. Sony Corporation introduced an open-reel videotape recorder in January How to Earn Extra Money in Retirement 01/13/2016 07:00pm • The cost of living continues to rise after retirement, which is why a lot of people look for ways to earn extra money, often just a couple of years after retiring. Other people are bored by a life of complete leisure and need new challenges to take on. The fresh income source is a nice bonus. Here a 6 Smart Spending Hacks to Help You Rack Up Rewards Points in 2016 01/13/2016 07:00pm • Sure, you can try your luck at collecting loyalty points by paying for premium-cabin seats. But if you don't want to spend a small fortune to earn award tickets and generous elite-status perks, 2016 is a smart time to evaluate other avenues for raking in valuable points and privileges. And with inc New low-fare flight options coming to BWI 01/12/2016 02:24pm • WASHINGTON — An ultra low-cost carrier that connects small cities to larger destinations will add six round-trip routes from Baltimore Washington International Airport this year, most of which are destinations currently not available to BWI travelers. Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will offer fl Ways to save on trips to 10 popular destinations in 2016 01/12/2016 02:00pm • This year, you really need to go away for a while. Airfares are cheaper due to historically low fuel prices. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar holds strong against international currencies, making Americans poised to enjoy a period of budget-friendly international trips. And the savings don't stop there 4 lesser-known places to ski in Europe 01/07/2016 07:00am • Stretching across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Switzerland, the Alps provide breathtaking backdrops for ski enthusiasts. And beyond skiing and other winter-weather sports, away from the slopes, you can enjoy charming après-ski scenes. But as any ski enthusiast can at How to Invest in the Sharing Economy 01/06/2016 07:00pm • If you've ever taken a ride with an Uber or Lyft driver instead of grabbing a cab, or rented someone's spare room through Airbnb instead of getting a hotel, then you've participated in the sharing economy. Although the industry is far from mature, it's one of the hottest topics in the business world Buy these items to save more money 01/04/2016 07:00pm • Did you know that spending on certain items can actually end up saving you money? That's because they make it easier for us to reduce recurring expenses, such as plastic water bottles or paper towels. Take a look at this list and consider cutting back -- many items can help reduce waste, too.Here ar Rental reality: What you can expect to pay in 10 major U.S. cities 01/04/2016 04:00pm • You hear this piece of advice all the time: When you're trying to come up with a rent budget, divide your monthly income by three. That's the number -- one-third of what you bring home in a month -- that you should stick to. But with rental rates skyrocketing across the country, renters are spending 6 secrets for saving on travel in 2016 12/30/2015 09:30am • Maybe you've already mastered a few travel hacks, such as tracking airfare deals with fare alerts or sniffing out last-minute sales on social media. Or perhaps you've upped your packing game to dodge hefty baggage fees at the airport. Maybe you've perfected the art of price shopping for flights and 5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling During the Holidays 12/29/2015 07:00pm • The holidays mean a lot of things for families. You spend time with friends and family, you exchange gifts and you take time to rest and recuperate. Many of these involve one key component: travel. Travel, especially when you have a family, can be expensive. There are many things to spend money on, How to Get on Your Neighbor's Good Side When You Move In 12/29/2015 07:00pm • A disagreement between neighbors can escalate quickly. One minute you're mowing your lawn, the next you're plotting revenge on the homeowner next to you for parking his car on your freshly cut grass. "You hear about neighbors chasing each other down with spades and all sorts of weird things," notes Poll ranks celebrities wanted, feared as neighbors 12/29/2015 08:56am • WASHINGTON — Which celebrities do you think would make good next-door neighbors? And which well-known figure would you least like to see move in next to you? The real estate and rental-market website Zillow’s annual survey asked 1,000 Americans whom they considered the worst celebrity neigh 4 Ways Millennials Can Invest In Real Estate 12/23/2015 07:00pm • If you ask investors, many will tell you real estate is the best place to park your money for long-term gains. In fact, 27 percent of 1,000 adults surveyed in July by Bankrate said real estate was the best way to invest money not needed for another 10 years. That topped the list of options, beating