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50 Warm-Weather Winter Escapes 11/27/2017 07:00pm • Discover classic and little-known locales to ease seasonal doldrums this winter.When drab skies, frosty temperatures and the onset of the seasonal slump get the best of us, there's no better time to skip town for a sunny locale. Whether you're searching for a convenient, close-to-home retreat or a f How to (Finally) Understand Your Credit Report 11/21/2017 07:00pm • From Target to Home Depot to Sony, major data breaches have become an unfortunate, yet common, occurrence. There's a good chance your personal financial information has ended up in the hands of a criminal at least once, if not several times. Yet, nothing has come close to the most recent breach at Rehoboth Beach doubles tax for renters 11/19/2017 08:48am • REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) - A popular Delaware beach town has voted to double its tax on residential rentals. The City of Rehoboth Beach announced Saturday that its commissioners approved an increase on the rental tax from 3 to 6 percent. The tax applies to places like bed and breakfasts, condos, When Your Landlord Is Facing Foreclosure: Options for Tenants 11/16/2017 07:00pm • Foreclosure filings in the U.S. are at the lowest levels in 11 years, according to ATTOM Data Solutions, which curates a property database. Default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions occurred on just 191,824 properties in the third quarter this year -- the lowest since the second qu Is Asheville the new Portland? 9 great culinary and brew experiences 11/12/2017 11:05pm • Cozy up at the Double Decker Bus Coffee House and imagine you're worlds away with a cup of coffee and a pastry. (WTOP/Elizabeth Rowe) WASHINGTON — Looking for a quick weekend trip but exhausting all the typical go-to's? Asheville is only a hop, skip and a jump with plenty of diverse eats, sma 3 Ways Real Estate Can Boost Your Retirement Income 11/08/2017 07:00pm • There's big appeal in the idea of investing in real estate right now. And it's not just because of all the attention these days on President Donald Trump, who made his fortune in the industry. Many real estate-related investments have done quite well in the last decade or so. The median sales price 7 Secrets You Can't Hide From Your Landlord 11/07/2017 07:00pm • Pulling one over on your property manager won't work.Your ability to communicate with your landlord or property manager as a renter is key to living happily and in peace. When you fail to notify your landlord of problems you encounter -- or try to hide guests or other things that may not be permitte Priceline Group Inc (PCLN), Travel Companies Are in Trouble 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Priceline Group Inc (Nasdaq: PCLN) collapsed by more than 10 percent on Monday after the company issued fourth-quarter guidance that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. The company's earnings report continued a weak earnings season for online travel sites. Priceline reported third-quarter ear How to Find an Apartment in Paris for Retirement 11/06/2017 07:00pm • The Paris property market is booming. Values were up 6.6 percent across Paris as a whole for the first half of 2017, compared with the previous year. Global interest in Paris continues, from both investors and tourists, the horrible terrorist events of the past few years notwithstanding. The world's St. John: The little Virgin Island that could 11/06/2017 12:58pm • ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands — First impressions are often deceiving, and that was the case when arriving for a weeklong visit to St. John, the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, which was devastated by back-to-back Category 5 Hurricanes Irma and Maria two months ago. The main town of Study: DC is one of the most walkable metro areas in nation 11/05/2017 07:29pm • WASHINGTON — One of the nation's most walkable places is, literally, in our backyard. The D.C. area ranks second among 30 of the most walkable metropolitan areas in the United States. According to the study from George Washington University’s Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis (CREU 50 American Adventures in 50 States 11/05/2017 07:00pm • Your state-by-state breakdown of adrenaline-pumping escapes across the country.With snow-capped mountains, epic trails, captivating coastlines and inspiring national parks, America has long attracted adventure-seekers itching to explore to its otherworldly landscapes. While a few classic adventure d 6 Luxury Hotels With Unique Value-Added Perks 11/02/2017 08:00pm • With exorbitant nightly rates, five-star hotels are often out of the question for many budget-minded travelers. Still, sometimes complimentary amenities (think luxury cars, ski lift tickets, VIP wine tastings, spa treatments) can add up, making it much easier to justify the expense for a superlativ These Foods Will Be More Expensive in 2018 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Get ready to pay more for that omelet in 2018. Escalating food prices are on the way, with eggs being just one of the staples in line for a price hike. Overall, retail food prices are expected to rise an estimated 1 to 2 percent in the coming year. While fats, oils and processed fruits and vegetabl 7 California Beach Towns to Visit This Winter 10/30/2017 08:00pm • While temperatures may be dropping around much of the country, the weather at California's beaches remains relatively mild. In December, the southern part of the state features average highs in the mid-60s, and northern beach towns like Carmel-by-the-Sea usher in comfortable highs in the upper 50s.