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DC Dockless scooters and bikes will have to cap speeds, offer payment options 11/05/2018 06:05pm • WASHINGTON -- The District’s yearlong pilot program with dockless bike and scooter companies will become a permanent option for D.C. commuters in 2019, with new rules now set in stone for the companies that want to provide their vehicles in the District. Among new requirements, scooters and mot Have a rental property? Here's how to stay connected with smart devices 11/01/2018 11:39pm • Q: What types of remote monitoring devices would you recommend I consider for my vacation rental property? The variety of affordable devices available for property owners to remotely monitor and manage their rental units has become a bit overwhelming. There are a couple of infrastructure considerat Should You Get a Credit Card or Loan for Your Startup? 11/01/2018 08:00pm • When you're launching a startup, there's one very important question to answer: Where will you find the capital to get your venture off the ground and keep it afloat? Personal and business credit cards are an option if you're looking for convenience and flexibility as you cover business expenses and DC voter guide: General election 2018 10/25/2018 04:24pm • WASHINGTON — In the general election Nov. 6, D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council: for chairman and at-large member, as well as ward members for wards 1, 3, 5 and 6. Maryland Voter Guide Virginia Voter Guide Bill lowering DC voting age to 16 passes comm How to Know if Your Money Will Last in Retirement 10/24/2018 08:00pm • It may seem hopeless to try to predict how much money you'll need in retirement when nobody can forecast the future and you don't know how long you're going to live. However, if you break things down and look at the particulars of your life, you can make an educated guess about your future financia Smart Strategies for Traveling With a Credit Card 10/24/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting another state or traveling abroad, your credit card could be put in more threatening situations than when used at home. You should always be aware of how you use and safeguard your credit card information, even if you're a seasoned traveler. Additionally, if you want to trav 7 Retirement Investments for Stable Returns 10/23/2018 08:00pm • As you transition from a career to full-time retirement, your investments should shift away from volatile growth toward more stable returns. However, investors should not entirely abandon investing for growth in retirement. Those who retire in their 50s or 60s may have decades to live. Stocks shoul 5 Times Going Into Debt Makes Sense 10/18/2018 08:00pm • Books, blogs and financial programs all have a message for you: Ditch your debt. However, some finance experts say that advice is short-sighted. "Debt is a tool," says James C. Kelly, vice president and wealth strategist with financial firm PNC Wealth Management. He likens debt to a hammer. Dependi 4 Strategies for Choosing an Overseas Retirement Spot 10/17/2018 08:00pm • Retiring overseas begins with a lot of thinking, planning, reading and researching. But at some point in the process you've got to get on a plane. Visiting each destination that has caught your attention can give you a sense of what living there would be like. However, overseas travel comes at a cos How to Pick Your Second Credit Card 10/15/2018 08:00pm • Your first credit card may have been your first experience with credit, so you may not have an amazing interest rate or best-in-class rewards. If you've been able to build or improve your credit score since then, you may now qualify for better terms and perks. Here's what you should consider as you Short term rental rules wanted by DC voters, survey finds 10/15/2018 05:54pm • WASHINGTON -- Community members who support strict regulations for short term rentals in D.C. asked lawmakers on Monday to approve a proposal they believe will protect neighborhoods and affordable housing in the city. The Short-term Rental Regulation Act of 2018 could be considered by the D.C. C Rosslyn development The Highlands breaks ground 10/11/2018 09:17am • WASHINGTON — Developer Penzance will officially break ground Oct. 24 on the latest big development in Rosslyn, one that will add three new residential towers to the skyline. The development will be called The Highlands, a nod to its geographic location at the top of the hill at 1555 Wilson Blvd 7 Things You Should Know About Tenant Rights 10/10/2018 08:00pm • The radiator crapped out in your apartment, and your landlord hasn't responded to your emails or answered the phone for two days. As much as you love your new winter coat, wearing it while you watch TV -- and while you sleep -- isn't your idea of fun. The arctic chill may have you thinking: At what BWI Marshall among best airports in Condé Nast Readers' Choice awards 10/10/2018 08:32am • WASHINGTON — BWI Marshall Airport ranks No. 10 on Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards, the only Washington-area airport to make the list of 10 traveler favorites. BWI Marshall gets reader votes as an alternative for travelers to D.C.'s other congested air hubs. The airport won How to Invest in Senior Cohousing 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Communal living has moved beyond the college dorm and spread into housing communities nationwide. A select handful of these cohousing communties, which combine private homes, condos or apartments with shared living spaces, cater exclusively to the 55-plus crowd. "Senior cohousing fills a significant