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Full recovery from California wildfires may take years 10/29/2017 07:23pm • SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — It will take at least months and likely years to fully recover from devastating wildfires that ripped through Northern California earlier this month, destroying at least 8,900 structures and killing 42 people, Sonoma County officials said Saturday. "We don't control th Upgrades, structural fixes lead to yearlong closure for one of DC’s oldest buildings 10/29/2017 06:56pm • WASHINGTON — Georgetown’s Old Stone House, one of the oldest buildings in D.C., will be closed for the next year for restoration work and upgrades that will help preserve it for future generations. The structure, a brief whiff of the past along Georgetown’s bustling and commercial M Street, Why marry? Author dishes on success, marriage and community 10/28/2017 11:05am • WASHINGTON — "I don’t need a man to raise kids or take care of me." Have you ever heard anyone make that proclamation in a discussion about marriage and family? One author writes it’s just fine to not need a man and it’s awesome that single, career-minded, upwardly-mobile women have the m 10 Stocks That Oppenheimer Analysts Adore 10/25/2017 08:00pm • These stocks are a good value.The analyst team at Oppenheimer recently released its list of top stocks to own for the next 12 months. With the Standard & Poor's 500 index surging another 2.2 percent in the past month to new all-time highs, investors concerned about steep stock valuations are loo Kenya's Repeat Election Comes With a Heavy Price Tag 10/24/2017 08:00pm • NAIROBI -- Kenya is currently wading through uncharted territory. In September, its Supreme Court nullified the results of its Aug. 8 presidential election. In the first contest, the nation's current president, Uhuru Kenyatta, allegedly defeated veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga by 1.4 million 8 Boring Stocks With Soaring Potential 10/23/2017 08:00pm • These low-key companies excite investors looking to profit.If boredom, like its sibling state of beauty, lies in the eye of the beholder, then it definitely lies down and puts people to sleep. And it's no different for some investors who go deeper and respond to boring stocks with snoring. But what How to Plan the Perfect Long Weekend in Amsterdam 10/23/2017 08:00pm • Like many European cities, Amsterdam offers a unique blend of history, cultural attractions and superlative culinary experiences. Though best known for its canal belt, world-renowned art and infamous red-light district, the Dutch capital's charming city squares and neighborhoods offer a snapshot of 5 Scary Tax-Filing Mistakes That Can Haunt You 10/19/2017 08:00pm • Tax filing time will be here before you know it, and while it may seem like an odd time to worry about such a faraway event, that may be the first clue you have a problem. You believe you only need to think about your taxes once a year. Sure, for plenty of individuals, if taxes come out of your payc 5 Assets That Can Deliver Real Income 10/18/2017 08:00pm • Investing for income has become pretty difficult in the last decade. The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds hasn't been higher than 5 percent since before the Great Recession, and in the intervening years we've seen both government and corporate bonds yield less and less. Yes, the stock market ha High Bills? The Best Practices for Negotiating Home Expenses 10/18/2017 08:00pm • The rising costs of utility bills are causing some to rethink the idea of homeownership altogether. Many are re-examining their rental options, and in some cases, moving back in with their parents to minimize their bills. However, you don't have to give up your freedom or privacy just to save a few 50 clever ways to trim Thanksgiving travel costs 10/17/2017 07:00am • Save money and stay calm during the holiday frenzy with these pro tips. Holiday travel doesn't have to be a nightmare. Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile for an obligatory Thanksgiving meal with family and friends or you're plotting a spur-of-the-moment getaway, there are ple Skiing Vacations 101: How to Plan a Successful Trip 10/16/2017 08:00pm • Plan your first ski vacation with help from the experts.If you're searching for a winter vacation that mixes memorable mountain vistas with physical activity, then an escape to a ski town or resort may be just what you need. But if it's your first time orchestrating a ski getaway, it can feel like a How to Avoid Derailing Your Golden Years 10/15/2017 08:00pm • Spending is underemphasized as a major component of retirement planning, which can pose challenges for spendthrift individuals and families in two key ways. First, during working years, extra cash is mostly spent, not saved and invested for the golden years. Second, it can be quite difficult to adju More than just wine country is burning in California 10/15/2017 03:10am • REDWOOD VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Mendocino County is 70 miles north of California's fabled wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties, now under siege from wildfires. But it's a world away in mood, attitude and, especially, prominence. That helps explain why some residents feel ignored as they deal 5 Things to Consider When Shopping for an Investment Property 10/12/2017 08:00pm • Real estate investments can be challenging, but also very rewarding. Passive income, stability, return on investment, tax benefits, appreciation -- the financial advantages of hold-to-rent real estate can't be denied. Understanding what type of investment property you're looking for and who your ta