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How to Spot and Fight Unfair Fees 06/07/2015 08:00pm • It's almost impossible to get through life without running into the occasional unfair fee or fine -- those you feel are unnecessary or excessive. So what can you do? Actually, that part is relatively easy. Over and over, you hear from consumers and financial experts that if you get slammed with a f Pinning down terrorists becoming more difficult 06/02/2015 05:43am • WASHINGTON ��� During the Cold War, ��a widely held U.S. intelligence view of Soviet troops was, ���easy to find, hard to kill.��� But today���s view of the Islamic State, arguably the greatest threat to U.S. national security since then, is exactly the opposite ������easy to kill, hard to find.��� 5 Ways to Save on Your Vacation to Disney World 06/01/2015 07:00am • Mention "Disney World" and you're bound to get a variety of responses. Some people love it and others could not care less about it. Regardless of the response, it's obvious that many love visiting the theme park, given its popularity. There is just one problem for many American families when it c How to Earn Extra Money in the Summer 05/27/2015 08:00pm • There are plenty of fun things to do in the summer, some of which require money. The frugal experts on this blog will keep the money-saving tips coming all summer long, but you might be looking to pad your wallet with cash from an extra income, as well. Whether you're hoping to fund vacations, day 10 Easy Remodeling Projects Every Homeowner Should Tackle Now 05/27/2015 08:00pm • Now that it's spring, you're in the mood to update the look of your home. But you don't want to invest a lot of time or a lot of money to make it happen. Remodeling magazine's annual Cost vs. Value Report tells you which home improvements deliver the best payoff when it comes to resale value. But b How to road trip for less 05/26/2015 10:00am • Following all the May graduations, many families and recent grads take advantage of their freedom and hit the road for a vacation. Oftentimes it's a matter of cost -- it can be more cost-effective to drive than to fly. However, without careful planning and budgeting, the cost of road trips can sneak 10 wasy ways to cut wedding costs 05/21/2015 09:00am • Wedding season is ramping up, and soon-to-be newlyweds are realizing that tying the knot comes at a premium price. According to The Knot's Real Weddings Study of nearly 16,000 brides, the national average wedding cost was $31,213 in 2014. What's even more disconcerting, 45 percent of couples exceede 3 Ways to Set Financial Goals You'll Actually Keep 05/19/2015 08:00pm • Are your financial goals similar to New Year's resolutions? Great ideas in theory, but ones you don't take action on? Maybe you set a goal to save 20 percent of every paycheck, become debt-free or pay cash for your next car. Maybe your goal was to aggressively pay down your mortgage so you can be Why Hiding Things From Your Landlord Could Cost You 05/19/2015 08:00pm • Anyone who's ever rented knows the value of having a good relationship with your landlord or property manager. Not only because a good relationship may give you a little clemency if your rent payment is a day late, but also because a bad relationship could make your living situation stressful to the The Balancing Act of Being a Renter and Landlord 05/18/2015 08:00pm • Millennials are often painted in the news as the generation that refuses to invest in real estate. The 20- to 30-somethings are flocking to major cities based on employment opportunities and lifestyle choices, where they inevitably end up renters due to high housing prices and the average student lo For 43 years, Southeast D.C. nonprofit fosters community through art 05/15/2015 02:59am • WASHINGTON -- On any given day, three blocks south of the Eastern Market Metro, an old schoolhouse is alive with color and music. Located in the old B.B. French School, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop has served the D.C. community for 43 years. Once teaching classes in churches, D.C. agreed to giv 3 Money Mistakes Empty Nesters Make 05/14/2015 08:00pm • When your kids leave home, you may worry about how they're going to handle their money. But don't forget to worry about yourself, too. After all, this is new territory for you as well. You may have more money than ever with the kids gone, or you may be paying for more than ever, especially if you Real Estate Investing Opportunities in Assisted Living 05/13/2015 08:00pm • The aging of one of the nation's largest generations -- the baby boomers -- is a potential investment opportunity that has been on the radar of astute real estate investors for years. The first children of the boomer generation (defined as post-World War II babies born between 1946 and 1964) began 1-bedroom rentals for $4,000 a month: Is D.C. ready for high-end luxury living? 05/13/2015 03:13am • WASHINGTON -- In Manhattan, a one-bedroom apartment in a LEED Gold-certified building that overlooks the Hudson River in New York���s trendy Tribeca/Battery Park neighborhood costs around $4,600 a month. A few of the building���s amenities include a pool, a fitness center and a children���s playroom How to Develop an Investment Plan for Retirement 05/12/2015 08:00pm • The need to invest wisely doesn't stop when you amass enough money to retire. You must continue to make smart investment decisions throughout your retirement years. Here are some components of a successful retirement investment plan. Figure out how your investments will impact the lifestyle you des