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U.S. economic confidence fell slightly in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. But consumers in the District of Columbia and states such as Maryland, Virginia, Utah and Massachusetts kept their confidence up. Here's why.

As the debt-ceiling discussion winds down in Washington and everyone laments over the meaning and mutual downside of compromise, the economy is still in trouble. But we learned some lessons along the way. Here are some key points from the debacle.

When it's time for some R&R in the sun, Americans have a wealth of options. But based on summertime hotel room rentals, which one takes the crown? Orlando with its theme parks? New York with its culture? Washington with it's history? L.A. with its beaches? None of the above. Curious? Read on ...

City dwellers know that finding an affordable downtown parking spot involves cutthroat competition. And in some urban centers, even the winners pay through the nose for a place to stash their cars. Find out where the rates are worst (and the high price we all pay for "free" parking.)

Just in time for spring break season, Megabus started a service between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia on March 21. The bus route, tickets for which run between $1 and $10, opens up a new set of options for East Coast college students looking for an affordable spring break. But realistically...

Like a pimp after his money, the Washington Redskins are taking no pity on season ticket holders who are hit hard by the recession and can't afford to watch a team that went 8-8 last year.The Redskins have sued 125 season ticket holders in the past five years who asked to be released from their...

I have just returned from a visit to Washington, DC, where everyone is talking about next month's inauguration. Some estimates place attendance at up to four million people. Even half that amount would be spectacular. (To put it in perspective, Bush's second inaugural attracted only 300,000 people,...