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Car Report: Chrysler 200 redesigned for 2015 05/11/2015 06:49am • WASHINGTON -- The midsize sedan market is ultra-competitive, with large sales numbers for top-name manufacturers. One name you don’t hear in the mix is Chrysler, but that could be changing. The last Chrysler 200 was more popular with rental car companies and fleets than the regular buying publi 5 Ways to Spend Less on Graduation Festivities 05/10/2015 08:00pm • Graduating signifies the beginning of a new adventure. It's natural to want to celebrate, but celebrating isn't always the most budget-friendly activity. Follow these five tips to cut costs without sacrificing quality on graduation festivities. Make Your Own Invitations When sending out graduation Suit claims Dupont Circle house owner ran party venue 05/08/2015 11:20am • See photos of the house on: Airbnb.com or HomeAway.com WASHINGTON — The District is suing the owner of a Dupont Circle house, claiming he has been renting it out as a party venue and hotel. The Office of Attorney General says it filed a suit against Douglas Jeffries, owner of the house at 22 Alexandria tax bills going up, but tax rate is not 05/08/2015 09:20am • WASHINGTON — The average tax bill for homeowners in Alexandria, Virginia will go up about $200 in the coming year. The increase is a result of higher assessed property values, not a rate change. The Alexandria City Council on Thursday approved the $649.2 million general fund budget withou Living the Dream on a Budget 05/07/2015 08:00pm • I spent the first six years of my career working in professional theater. True to the classic "starving artist" stereotype, I held my fair share of side jobs during that time, including hostessing, personal assisting and babysitting. Between late night restaurant shifts and early morning auditions, Turnkey Properties: The New Millennial Investment 05/04/2015 08:00pm • Millennials and younger members of Gen X appear to be delaying the financial responsibility of homeownership. But it's hard to blame a group who watched the housing market skyrocket and plummet just as they were entering college or becoming young professionals gearing up to buy a starter home. As th Retirement in Mexico Deserves a Fresh Look 05/04/2015 08:00pm • Mexico was perhaps the original retire overseas destination for Americans, who have been relocating south of the border in retirement for decades. More than a million American expats and retirees call Mexico home. In recent years, Mexico has been overshadowed by countries in Central and South Ameri 10 Ways to Fund Your Retirement 04/30/2015 08:00pm • Most workers depend on the steady paychecks they receive from a single job. But retirees often have multiple sources of income, including Social Security, pension payments, withdrawals from retirement accounts or other investments and sometimes even income from a part-time job, according to a recent Does it Make Sense to Buy a Second Home? 04/29/2015 08:00pm • Owning a second home may sound like something only the wildly rich do, but that isn't always so. Sometimes people buy a new house when they haven't had success selling the first. Other homeowners might like the idea of buying a second home to fix up and sell at a fat profit -- or to rent out. For t 4 Places to Own a Retirement Home and Rent it Out 04/27/2015 08:00pm • A retirement home overseas can be much more affordable if you rent it out when you're not using it. If you don't plan to be in residence for the entire year, being able to rent your house or apartment to holiday-goers can help cover the costs of owning and maintaining the property. It could even pr 6 Strategies to Save Money While Moving 04/27/2015 08:00pm • There comes a time or two (or more) in everyone's life when they have to pack up their belongings and change their place of residence. Whether it's due to career changes, personal life changes or something else, it's time to move on.However, moving can be expensive. This becomes more true as your fa 5 things to do before signing your first apartment lease 04/27/2015 09:00am • Moving into your first apartment is a huge milestone. It means independence, both financially and psychologically, plus the chance to shop for new home decor. But before you take the leap and sign your first apartment lease, take these steps to present the strongest case to the landlord and protect How to Successfully Live Under a Homeowners Association 04/26/2015 08:00pm • If you buy a condominium, townhouse or single-family home in a newer development, you're likely to become a member of a community association. About 20 percent of Americans live in a community governed by a condo association, homeowners association or co-op board, according to the Community Associ The Good, Bad and Ugly of Real Estate Investments 04/21/2015 08:00pm • While many investors get a rise when it comes to the potential profits in real estate, that doesn't mean all properties rise enough in value to justify the commitment. "Some people buy real estate expecting it to appreciate a lot over time," says David Reiss, a professor of law and research directo The Cost of Living Alone 04/21/2015 08:00pm • To live with roommates or not to live with roommates? That is the question for anyone looking to find his or her first apartment (or even second, third or fourth). Living alone has many great benefits: You have total privacy and complete control of your surroundings. You can decorate anyway you ple