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Cherry Blossom Festival: Capital Bikeshare guarantees docking stations 03/16/2017 09:28pm • WASHINGTON — The National Cherry Blossom Festival Welcome Center opens Saturday on the Tidal Basin; a crush of visitors is expected, and the best way to get around will likely be by foot or on a bike.  Capital Bikeshare is guaranteeing a place to dock its rentals at Jefferson Drive and 14th St 5 Unexpected Last-Minute Family Spring Break Vacation Ideas 03/15/2017 08:00pm • If you haven't locked in your spring break travel plans, there's still time to plan a cost-effective family getaway in a unique locale. With one- or two-week school closings between March and May, there are ample opportunities to pull off a bargain-friendly holiday before the popular summer months. 4 Tips for a Disney World Vacation on a Budget 03/15/2017 08:00pm • Walt Disney World is known as the most magical place on earth, but the sticker shock from prices at the world-famous park is enough to put a damper on your dream vacation. Don't get discouraged. There are more than a few ways to save money on a trip to Disney World. From the time you book your tick 10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in Orlando 03/15/2017 08:00pm • From paddleboat tours to trapeze classes, discover outside-the-box pursuits. Believe it or not, you can have a memorable Orlando vacation without entering a single theme park. There's so much to see and do that you may forget that Orlando is home to Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot and more amus 10 spring break spots for grown-ups 03/15/2017 11:00am • Who said college kids get to have all the fun over spring break? Adults can enjoy some rest and relaxation on a laid-back escape, too. And now is the time to plan a seasonal getaway, whether you're seeking low-key retreat with sugary sands and tranquil waters or a desert landscape with awe-inspiring 4 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Still Need Good Credit 03/14/2017 08:00pm • By the time you retire, you have probably been building your credit score for decades. In fact, senior citizens tend to have the best credit scores of any generation, according to the credit reporting bureau Experian. But while this time in your life is meant for relaxation, that doesn't mean that y 5 Top Options For Affordable Retirement In Europe 03/13/2017 08:00pm • Europe is a more affordable retirement overseas option than it's been in a long time. If you've got dollars to spend in Europe, you might be surprised by your buying power. If, for you, nowhere else on earth competes with the lifestyle on offer on the Continent, you'll be happy to hear that you do 5 Retirement Savings Moves to Ease Your Tax Bill 03/12/2017 08:00pm • It's tax season, and that means Uncle Sam could be digging into your pockets for all the cash he can get. The idea is to stop him in his tracks, though, with some retirement tax savings quick-hit strategies. But first, let's pull the lens back and reveal why a broad-based retirement tax strategy, s 7 Things Renters Can Do to Recoup Their Security Deposit 03/09/2017 07:00pm • Getting your security deposit back after you move out of your apartment can feel like a surprise gift when you're in the process of moving, which can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars. But that excitement over receiving your security deposit can be soured when the check is smaller than the a HUD could face steep cuts, but Carson says numbers early 03/09/2017 06:09pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Housing Secretary Ben Carson sought Thursday to reassure his agency that budget cuts may not be as steep as some fear, even as housing advocates and others brace for deep reductions to public housing and anti-poverty programs. The cuts said to be under consideration, more than $6 5 Ways to Save Money on Spring Break 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Winter is finally coming to an end, and for many people that means one thing: Spring break time is here. But if your budget is tight, you might be thinking that you have to skip the sun and fun and stay closer to home. Not so fast. With a little creative thinking, tech savvy and a few insider secre The Side Hustler's Guide to Income Taxes 03/07/2017 07:00pm • If you started a new side hustle last year, such as pet-sitting through a service like DogVacay or renting out your spare bedroom on Airbnb, filing your taxes could be more complicated than you might think. A lot of people in the gig economy "don't think of themselves as running a small business, wh 5 Top National Parks to Visit During the Off-Season 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Expect few crowds, enticing travel deals and awe-inspiring scenery. The silence of an early morning snowfall in an expansive forest. The crisp air during a ranger-led stargazing event. The lack of crowds and time for peace, quiet and solitude. If you haven't experienced America's national parks in t 5 Tips for Filing Taxes Overseas 03/06/2017 07:00pm • If you live in another country, you may miss your family and friends and your favorite restaurant. But there's probably one thing you wish you could miss -- filing your taxes. Alas, no such luck. Even if you're living and working somewhere other than the U.S., you still have to file your taxes with How to Retire in Europe on a Budget 03/06/2017 07:00pm • The world's cheapest places to retire overseas usually include key spots in Latin America and Asia. Countries in Europe aren't usually at the top of the list of low-cost places to retire. Anyone retiring on a tight budget might strike Europe off the list of affordable locales. But someone of modes