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36 Can't-Miss Island Beaches 09/25/2017 08:00pm • These beaches boast unique scenery and untouched wilderness.When envisioning a faraway island, images of remote beaches framed by swaying palm trees, pearly white sands and crystal blue waters may jump to mind. Though the Best Islands in the World are chock-full of relaxing shorelines, not all are c How Cuenca Became One of the World's Biggest Expat Retiree Havens 09/25/2017 08:00pm • Cuenca is a charming colonial city in Ecuador that has grown in popularity among expats and foreign retirees over the last few decades. But Cuenca was not always the popular expat community that it is today. A friend retired to Cuenca back in 2001. At the time, only a handful of other North America 32 Teacher Discounts for World Teachers' Day and Beyond 09/24/2017 08:00pm • It was only 1994 when UNESCO decided teachers deserved a day all to themselves. The organization declared October 5 to be World Teachers' Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring gallant educators across the globe. In honor of the fast-approaching holiday, savings specialists from Offers.com have provid 50 Genius Money-Saving Travel Tricks Experts Know (That You Don't) 09/24/2017 08:00pm • Bookmark these cost-trimming tips and strategies.You know a few tried-and-true hacks for scoring a deal. You've signed up for fare alerts. You leverage loyalty points. You know how to dodge steep foreign transaction fees. But you don't want to focus all your energy and efforts on browsing the intern Photos: America's 21 best spots for a fall vacation 09/22/2017 02:49pm • WASHINGTON — With autumn just around the corner, perhaps you're itching for a quality view of the fall foliage. Or perhaps leaf-peeping's not your thing, and you just need a quiet, scenic spot to hike and/or unwind before the holiday rush hits. Either way, it's about time to book that trip. 50 things you're probably wasting money on right now 09/22/2017 01:37pm • WASHINGTON — It's one thing to splurge on luxuries, but perhaps wasteful to spend money for something promising to be helpful or useful that fails to deliver, according to Washington Consumers' Checkbook. From dry cleaning to extended warranties — Checkbook has created a list of 50 things you 7 New Brand Partnerships Benefiting Travelers 09/21/2017 08:00pm • Let's face it: Two brands are better than one, especially when they're collaborating together in the travel space. When one brand is a best-in-class in the hospitality industry while the other dominates another sector and they team up to offer game-changing privileges, it's a win-win for companies How Investors Can Identify a Great Rental Property 09/21/2017 08:00pm • The decision to become a landlord is certainly exciting -- the search for a property, marketing for a tenant and potential to bring in money every month. But before you go buying the first empty house you see -- or worse, a house you didn't even look at -- know that your investment is better made w Downtown Silver Spring gets more luxury rentals 09/21/2017 12:22pm • WASHINGTON — Central, a 243-unit luxury apartment building in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, began leasing this month. Studios start at around $1,750 a month, and two-bedroom apartments rent for as much as $2,700 a month. The six-story building is at 8455 Fenton St., about two blocks from Why renting out your home could cost you big time 09/20/2017 08:00pm • Matthew Durfee travels frequently for his work with a nonprofit. However, at age 25, he's not looking to stay at expensive hotels. Instead, he scours Airbnb for low-cost rooms that fit his budget and provide a convenient place to land each night. The Dimondale, Michigan, resident recalls the grea How much should you spend on big-city rent? 09/19/2017 08:00pm • The average one-bedroom apartment in the U.S. rents for $1,183 per month, according to rental information company Zumper's September 2017 National Rent Report. At a slight increase over the previous month — 0.6 percent — the monthly cost reflects both the high demand for rental housing since DC lawmakers look ahead as Congress moves to halt death with dignity law 09/18/2017 03:41pm • WASHINGTON - D.C. lawmakers are back in session and while there's plenty on their plates this fall, the Council chair is reflecting on a controversial D.C. law that Congress could still quash. Looking ahead to a legislative session that will tackle D.C. teacher contracts, short-term rentals and f Bed and breakfast plan denied for ‘Pershing Manor’ mansion 09/18/2017 03:30pm • The Arlington County Board nixed a plan for a huge Lyon Park mansion to be used as a bed and breakfast at its meeting Saturday (September 16). On a 3-2 vote, the Board denied a proposal for the home at 3120 N. Pershing Drive to operate as a bed and breakfast with at most five guest rooms, with so 50 Off-Season Vacation Ideas 09/17/2017 08:00pm • Travel during the shoulder seasons for thinner crowds and tempting prices.If you don't want to contend with peak-season crowds -- and prices -- traveling to popular destinations in the fall and spring offers a short window to snap up enticing deals and take advantage of fewer tourists and still-plea Montgomery Co. looking at zoning laws as short-term rentals like Airbnb grow 09/13/2017 08:49pm • WASHINGTON -- Montgomery County is overhauling its zoning laws to accommodate Airbnb and other short-term rentals as residents throughout the D.C. area join the sharing economy by renting out rooms or their entire homes. "Airbnb, FlipKey and all these other services have become very popular, and