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Why Real Estate Could Be a Better Investment Than Stocks 08/19/2015 08:00pm • Once you're on track with your financial goals -- such as retirement contributions or repaying student loan debt -- you may find yourself exploring real estate investments in lieu of the stock market. Buying real estate as an investment can be lucrative, but it's also cash-intensive and carries ris How Retirees Can Make Money in the Sharing Economy 08/19/2015 08:00pm • Maureen Morrison didn't set out to be part of the sharing economy. The 72-year-old Lawrenceburg, Indiana, resident simply thought offering dog boarding in her home would be a good way to complement her pet grooming business. However, she inadvertently became part of an economy that consulting firm How to get the most out of your rental dollar 08/19/2015 07:15pm • h/t: CNBC Why Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy first homes 08/17/2015 04:45am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes. The typical first-timer now rents for six years before buying a home, up from 2.6 years in the early 1970s, according to a new analysis by the real estate data Top Secrets of Travel Writers 08/13/2015 08:00pm • Traveling for a living is an elusive dream for many, but for travel writers and bloggers, regularly visiting the world's best destinations is just part of the job. Thanks to their occupations, these jetsetters know when and where to book flights, what to pack and how to get the ultimate local exper How to Move Out of Your Parents' Basement 08/13/2015 08:00pm • If you're in your 20s or early 30s and are still living at home, biding your time until you get your own place, you are likely not a strange person but simply a statistic. In fact, last month, a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data showed that despite improvements in the labor ma How to Avoid a Vacation Rental Nightmare 08/10/2015 08:00pm • You scoured vacation rental sites and reviews for weeks to find the right place for your upcoming getaway. The home listing said it's "steps from the beach" and the rooms looked spacious and clean. You've paid in full and are ready to start relaxing only to arrive at the property to find a complete The Best IPOs of 2015 (So Far) 08/09/2015 08:00pm • Popular offerings: tech, restaurant and leisure stocksIt's been a big year for initial public offerings on Wall Street, and the best may still be to come. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (ticker: FCAU) announced it would spin off its luxury Ferrari brand; online rental service Airbnb is looking to raise $ 6 Free Sources for Home Design Inspiration 08/04/2015 08:00pm • If you've got the urge to brighten up your current space, but don't know where to begin, relax. Inspiration abounds, and there are great home design resources all around you. You just need to know where to look.1. The Internet: Google, Pinterest and Instagram These days, it seems like everything beg Top 5 Hustles to Bring in Extra Money 08/04/2015 08:00pm • Sometimes you can use every frugal trick in the book and still come up a little short at the end of the month. The only answer left is to bring in more money. You might not think you have any skills at all, but here are some options that could make you some extra dough, if you can just find a litt 2015-16 Best Airline Rewards Programs 08/03/2015 08:00pm • U.S. News announces Best Airline Rewards ProgramsNo loyalty program is ideal for everyone, but choosing one that best matches your lifestyle can help you maximize your chances of earning and redeeming meaningful rewards. To help you weigh your options, U.S. News evaluated 10 leading frequent flier p 7 Tips for Finding an Apartment in Washington, D.C. 07/29/2015 01:00pm • The District of Columbia is part of one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country, and you know what that means: Finding an apartment there is no walk in the National Mall. 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