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10 retirement resolutions for 2016 12/23/2015 09:00am • We all know we should be saving more for retirement. It's common knowledge that increasing our retirement savings by a percent or two will help us to be better prepared for retirement. But in addition to saving regularly, here are some ways to improve your retirement finances in 2016. Plan for a Report: D.C. second-least affordable area to rent 12/23/2015 08:54am • WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C. is the second-least affordable area for renters in the nation, according to a report released Wednesday morning. Only Honolulu is less affordable than D.C., based on the percentage of wages people pay in rent. RealtyTrac released its 2016 Rental Affordability A 7 Things You Should Know About Tenant Rights 12/22/2015 07:00pm • The radiator's crapped out in your apartment, and your landlord hasn't responded to your emails or answered the phone for two days. As much as you love your new winter coat, wearing it while you watch TV -- and while you sleep -- isn't your idea of fun. The arctic chill may have you thinking: At wha 25 ways to improve your finances in 2016 12/22/2015 09:00am • A new year often inspires new habits, including financial ones. If you want to put yourself on a path to build wealth throughout the year, then consider these 25 steps, all of which are designed to help you rein in spending and work toward greater financial security. They include both offensive move 7 Reasons You Should Consider Renting in Retirement 12/16/2015 07:00pm • For years, the standard plan for retirement was to pay off your mortgage and continue living in your family home, or perhaps sell that home and pay cash for a smaller home, possibly in a retirement community. But that plan has changed in recent years, as some retirees have joined their millennial ch 9 Tips for Investors Getting a Late Start on Retirement Savings 12/15/2015 07:00pm • Most financial advisors agree that the best approach to retirement planning is to start early and let your investments grow over time. Many Americans aren't following this advice.In a 2014 national poll conducted by Bankrate, more than a quarter of survey respondents ages 50 to 64 said they had not How to Invest in Real Estate Through REITs 12/15/2015 07:00pm • Want to buy a shopping center, store or mall? You could rent out the property and get more income than from a bank or money market. Of course, unless you're part of the 1 percent, owning retail property outright is out of the question. But ordinary investors can buy into retail properties the same w 5 ways to save on a weekend ski trip 12/15/2015 12:00pm • When cold weather hits, a trip to the mountains can be the perfect way to make the most of the season and avoid the wintertime blues. But with an array of expenses -- gear, lodging and lift tickets, just to name a few -- a few days on the slopes can quickly add up. Luckily, a weekend ski trip is sti The biggest travel flops (and successes) of 2015 12/15/2015 07:00am • As the new year comes into focus, now is the time to reflect on the ups and downs for travel in 2015, allowing us to learn from past mistakes as we turn our attention to improvements ahead for 2016. While the past year introduced an impressive crop of tools and innovations (hat tip: the sharing econ What will cost you more in 2016? 12/09/2015 07:00am • Planning to buy a new car or kitchen appliance in 2016? Be prepared to open your wallet a little wider, as these are just two of the items that are expected to cost more next year. However, it's not all bad news. The Consumer Price Index showed modest increases overall for 2015 and even decreasing p 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016 12/08/2015 07:00pm • New year, new youAre you ready to make some big changes in 2016? We pulled together our top stories from 2015 to help you get on the right financial track as you ring in the new year. From smarter saving to savvier spending, these tips will help you prioritize your money management tasks and reach y Travel expenses to budget for now 12/08/2015 10:00am • With just a few weeks until 2016, now is the time to set travel goals and put your plans into motion. It's also an ideal time to make smart money-saving moves. Whether you want to a plan a family trip, a romantic getaway or a bucket list journey to a far-flung frontier with friends or on your own, t Arlington’s first production brewery in 100 years to open in January 12/08/2015 07:00am • Arlington County’s first brewery in almost 100 years will come with many nods to its past: New District Brewing Co.’s logo depicts the Key Bridge, which sits near the site of the county’s last working brewery, and its name references the fact that until the mid-19th century, Arlington was part Tropical Paradise Retirement in Sultry Bali 12/07/2015 07:00pm • A gentle breeze makes its way from the South China Sea. As you relax on your veranda, the scent of flowers from the frangipani trees surrounds you and a wisp of incense floats your way from the little Canang sari offering baskets your housekeeper has carefully placed to invite balance and harmony i 4 Stock Sectors to Watch in 2016 12/02/2015 07:00pm • What's the investment landscape going to look like in 2016? More of the same, but in less obvious places. Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist with U.S. Bank Wealth Management in Minneapolis, says fundamentals remain favorable for select companies within many key sectors, especially the technolo