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What Is an English Basement? 06/05/2022 08:00pm • Unless you've lived in a big city, the English basement may be an entirely new concept. English basements are common in urban centers, allowing homeowners to maximize their basement space by renting it out to tenants or providing an extra living space for family or friends. Whether you're considerin How to Refinance Your Mortgage 06/02/2022 08:00pm • Mortgage refinancing is when you take out a new home loan to pay off an existing mortgage. If you refinance, you may be able to lock in a lower interest rate, reduce your monthly payments, pay off your mortgage faster or even tap into your home's equity. The mortgage refinancing process may be more Memorial Day 2022: What's open, what's closed 05/30/2022 04:43am • Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 30, this year, bringing various closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region that residents might want to be aware of. Apart from the usual closures during a federal holiday — public school districts, the U.S. Postal Service, banks and federal courts — 5 insider secrets to booking cheap airfare 05/29/2022 09:00am • Gas prices and other oil product prices are extremely volatile right now -- possibly putting a damper on summer travel plans as consumers struggle to budget for flight costs that feel like an ever-moving target. In spite of high flight prices, experts say cost may not be enough to deter travelers AAA spokesperson on why Americans are traveling more despite higher costs 05/28/2022 12:51pm • Despite the steep price of gasoline, millions of Americans are expected to head out this holiday weekend. More than 39 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home on Memorial Day Weekend, an increase of over 8% compared to last year, according to AAA. 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Fishing is a particularly popular sport throughout the state, as its bodies of water both large and small provide outstanding opportunities for anglers to catch bass, walleye, sunfish, crappie and trout. La What to Expect From the Housing Market This Summer 05/25/2022 08:00pm • You may be in the market to buy a house, know someone who recently purchased or are waiting for the right time to start looking, but you're likely aware that the real estate market is tough right now. In Gallup's annual Economy and Personal Finance Poll, conducted in April and published in early May Delmarva beaches are more popular than ever. That’s creating new challenges 05/25/2022 12:10pm • This is part of WTOP’s coverage of the Delmarva beaches leading into the summer season. Read more. More people than ever are visiting the Delmarva beaches during the summer. That increased popularity, combined with post-pandemic realities facing the hospitality industry, have created more chall 23 Top Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells 05/24/2022 08:00pm • Located about 55 miles north of Madison, the city of Wisconsin Dells is known as the "Waterpark Capital of the World," but visitors will find a bevy of other attractions to occupy their time, from boat tours of the scenic Wisconsin River to historical landmarks and museums. The term "dells" is deriv How to Get Free Money From the Government 05/24/2022 08:00pm • Free government moneyInflation is present and fully accounted for -- and looks to be for the foreseeable future. Stimulus checks issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, meanwhile, appear to be a thing of the past. 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