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Retire to Nicaragua's Crown Jewel 10/19/2015 08:00pm • Nicaragua offers one of the world's largest lakes, pristine Caribbean beaches and islands, cool mountains and hundreds of miles of dramatically beautiful Pacific coastline. This country also boasts one of the world's most affordable costs of living in retirement. A couple could retire comfortably h News not all bad for renters in the D.C. area 10/16/2015 02:18pm • WASHINGTON — Things are not all bad for renters in the D.C. area. The average rent at an apartment building in the D.C. metro area now sits at $1,810. However, that figure represents only a 1 percent increase over a year ago, according to the real estate research firm Delta Associates. In 5 family-friendly national parks to visit this fall 10/15/2015 09:00am • Summer may be a prime time to explore America's national parks, particularly if you're traveling with kids in tow. But here's the thing: If you plan a trip to the country's national parks in the summer months, you'll run the risk of encountering bumper-to-bumper traffic, crowded trails and intense h 5 Simple Tips for Saving on Holiday Travel 10/13/2015 01:00pm • It's almost that time of year again and while many of us can't seem to see past Halloween, we should be conscious of the rapidly approaching holiday season and with that, increasing travel costs. Check out these simple tips to save you money on your travel this holiday season. 1. Book early and s 5 Retirement Spots for Golfers in Queensland, Australia 10/12/2015 08:00pm • Australia can be an ideal place to ride out the North American winter. South East Queensland, with its gold coast, sunshine coast and regional capital city of Brisbane, is a beautiful place to escape the cold. When it's winter back in the United States, daytime temperatures in this part of the world Flood doesn't stop Ocean City couple's wedding 10/09/2015 05:35pm • WASHINGTON -- The drenching rains of a nor’easter didn’t stop an Ocean City couple from tying the knot. For Josh and Mollie Kotis, who had planned their wedding for more than a year, Mother Nature provided an early test for the couple’s resolve. Their wedding was set for Oct. 2, but beca How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate With REITs 10/08/2015 08:00pm • For the average small real estate investor, outright ownership of an office building, a local shopping center, a warehouse, or even an apartment complex is a dream that will go unrealized. However, there is an investment vehicle that does allow smaller investors to participate in the commercial ma 5 Baby Boomer Travel Trends 10/07/2015 08:00pm • A growing number of older Americans are traveling. While an increasing number of travel brands are targeting millennial travelers with tech-savvy digital tools, according to 2014 AARP survey of more than 800 participants ages 50 and up, baby boomers are making travel a priority. The study, which ev 6 Tricks to a Cheap Columbus Day Getaway 10/04/2015 08:00pm • Want to travel over the long weekend? Columbus Day is fast approaching, but there are still ways to organize a cost-effective getaway. And chances are, you'll snap up a better deal than you might find for Thanksgiving or Christmas at this time of year. Another enticement: While average hotel rates 3 Reasons Why Robo-Advisors May Not Be for You 09/29/2015 08:00pm • Technology has disrupted many industries -- newspapers, online travel, movie rentals, taxis and more. Now it is aiming to dramatically change the financial services industry through the emerging use of robo-advisors. Instead of paying a full-service financial advisor an annual fee that averages ar 10 Expenses You Can Cut Today 09/28/2015 08:00pm • Household expenses often have a sneaky way of getting past you without you noticing. In fact, many of the costs you're shelling out for on a daily or weekly basis might be ones that you can cut from your budget altogether. Here are 10 expenses you should consider getting rid of today: Cable The av Police: Man tried to hit Va. officer with Jeep, drove away 09/27/2015 02:08pm • WASHINGTON — Police in Prince William County, Virginia are looking for a man who attempted to hit a police sergeant with his car. The incident happened Saturday afternoon at an arts and crafts show in Occoquan. A red Jeep Cherokee was seen driving through a blocked off area. When th How to Save Money on College Textbooks 09/22/2015 08:00pm • College textbooks can be very expensive. These textbooks can cost more than $2,000 a year. In fact, individual college books often cost around $100 to $200 dollars each. College students going back to school this fall might spend more on books in college than in high school, primarily because there Road closures for pope's visit to create significant delays for commuters 09/22/2015 08:15am • WASHINGTON — The delays and closures surrounding the papal visit from Sept. 22 through 24 will be so significant that commuters should get in their cars only "as a last resort," officials said. The District Department of Transportation anticipates the biggest delays will come Wednesday morning How to Earn Money Renting a Room in Your House 09/21/2015 08:00pm • The sharing economy has introduced all kinds of services that make being a landlord easier. Thanks in large part to these services, many Americans have found financial gains in renting out rooms or entire homes to vacationers as well as long-term tenants. If you think this might be steady source of