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7 Fatal Mistakes Investors Must Avoid When Digging Out of Debt 11/08/2015 07:00pm • Being in debt is never easy. With bills mounting, selling off an investment might seem like an obvious solution -- but in doing so, you may be making a huge mistake, experts say. Since September 2014, 30 million Americans have tapped retirement savings to pay for an unexpected expense. And in 2011 4 Surprising Facts About Your Credit Score 11/08/2015 07:00pm • Around one-third of all marriage proposals are made between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to several wedding surveys. But guess who's statistically likely to be left on one knee without a "yes," or left out of the action entirely? People with bad credit. Half of couples in an Experian s WMATA board announces new pick for GM 11/05/2015 02:20pm • Paul Wiedefeld (Courtesy Maryland Aviation Administration) WASHINGTON — Metro’s board of directors says it has chosen former Baltimore-Washington International Airport chief executive Paul Wiedefeld to lead the struggling transit agency, which has been without a leader since January. The Smithfield Foods, town donate $3M to renovate manor house 11/05/2015 07:27am • SMITHFIELD, Va. (AP) — Smithfield and Smithfield Foods are donating a total of $3 million to renovate town founder Arthur Smith IV's manor house. The Windsor Castle Park Foundation says the town will give $2 million and the company will donate $1 million for the project, which also includes the 7 Cheap European Destinations to Visit This Winter 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Plan a wallet-friendly European getaway this winter.If you're yearning to explore iconic attractions or stroll through colorful markets across the pond this winter, now is the time to snap up a deal. With advantageous exchange rates, affordable airfare and seasonal packages, there are plenty of allu 11 surefire ways to waste money during the holidays 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Retailers use "can't miss" sales, dazzling displays, sweet holiday scents and music to entice people to spend more money during the holiday season than at any other time of year. And it works. Holiday sales are expected to reach $630.5 billion in 2015, a 3.7 percent increase over last year, accordin 4 Tips for Using Rental Property for Retirement Income 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Rental properties can add an extra stream of income to your retirement portfolio. Buying a property or two could provide enough income to allow you to retire sooner. However, you'll need to ensure your rentals will become a steady, positive cash flow throughout your retired life. You don't want a re These Rebounding REITs Are a Smart Play for Investors 11/04/2015 07:00pm • Although the Federal Reserve's statements at last month's Federal Open Market Committee meeting renewed the likelihood of an interest rate hike by the end of the year, real state investment trusts are attracting investor attention again. Because REITs own and usually operate income-producing real 6 common travel myths, debunked 11/02/2015 07:00am • Maybe you once heard Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to score the lowest airfares. Or perhaps you consider cruising to be a surefire way to get sick. Maybe you thought about booking an apartment abroad but deemed vacation-rental platforms too risky. Well, here's the truth: While some of th 6 Tricks to Traveling Across Europe on the Cheap 11/01/2015 07:00pm • With affordable hotels, low-cost carriers and an advantageous exchange rate, Europe is a great place for the frugal traveler this winter. No matter the reason you want to visit -- be it the iconic sights of the City of Light, the snowy peaks of the Alps or simply the lack of tourists at this time of Rental Rates on the Rise: What to Expect in 2016 10/27/2015 08:00pm • Rental rates have continued to rise year over year, while rental vacancies have steadily decreased since the burst of the housing bubble. While renting is still more affordable than purchasing a home in many markets, this perfect storm of low supply and high demand is putting a dent in renters' budg 5 Tools to Turbocharge Your Online Shopping 10/27/2015 08:00pm • The holiday shopping season starts earlier and earlier each year, with over a quarter of consumers surveyed by Boston-based digital marketing firm SessionM saying they've already started their shopping this season. While mobile apps for online shopping abound, some consumers still shop online thro How to Retire on Less Money Overseas 10/26/2015 08:00pm • What's the best way to retire now rather than at some point in the future? Get a handle on how you spend. Most of us spend the majority of our income on just three things: housing, transportation and taxes. Prove it to yourself. Look at your tax return to see how much money you earned last year. Th How to Save Money on Holiday Travel by Car 10/21/2015 08:00pm • It's time to plan for the holiday season, and while that means shopping, list-making and baking, it also means traveling for many of us. The peak time for booking low-cost flights for the holidays is quickly approaching, and there are plenty of tips to make sure you don't have sticker shock after y Smart Shopping Tricks to Make Your Budget Last All Month 10/19/2015 08:00pm • We can all use ways to stretch our paycheck each month, but it's not always easy to know which expenses to focus on minimizing first. The fact is, some costs are easier to trim down than others. The dozen strategies below will help you always score the lowest price, making it easier for your budget