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Megatrends: The Future of Emerging Markets 05/07/2023 08:00pm • Many investors are familiar with popular U.S. technology stocks like Apple Inc. (ticker: AAPL), but it's a great big world of opportunities out there. That means that if you truly want to find the best investments and take a fully diversified approach to the stock market, you may want to look beyond 7 Dividend ETFs for Retirement Investors 05/07/2023 08:00pm • One of the trickier tasks for retired investors is ensuring a safe perpetual withdrawal rate from their nest eggs. That is, the retiree must be able to not only draw on a steady stream of income that funds their living expenses, but also ensure that the portfolio is not depleted before they die. As Top 5 Stocks to Watch This Week 05/07/2023 08:00pm • There's a terrible cliché on Wall Street that it's not a stock market, but actually a "market of stocks." In other words, it's often an oversimplification to paint every investing headline with a broad brush about what it means for every single publicly traded company. Rather, individual risks and Sunday DC road closures posted for Women's Half Marathon and 8K 05/05/2023 09:24am • A number of D.C. roadways will closed for the National Women's Half Marathon and 8K scheduled for Sunday morning. The races will both begin and end at West Potomac Park in Southwest, starting with the half-marathon at 7 a.m. and followed by the 8K at 7:30 a.m. Runners of the half-marathon cour Montgomery Co. parents facing murder charges, accused of not addressing ‘emaciated’ teen’s medical needs 05/04/2023 09:00pm • Two Montgomery County, Maryland, parents are facing second-degree murder charges for failing to provide their 17-year-old child with necessary medical care and slowly watching the teenager die in the living room of their home, prosecutors argued in court Thursday afternoon. Dominique and Cynthia 9 Best Apps for Finding Cheap Flights 05/04/2023 08:00pm • While inflation may be cooling nationwide, travelers are likely to still face some sticker shock when booking flights for this year's vacations. As of March 2023, airline fares were up 17.7% compared to the year before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry experts point to a variety Teacher Gift Ideas for the End of the Year 05/04/2023 08:00pm • Teaching can feel like a thankless job a lot of the time. As the school year comes to a close, it's an opportunity for students and parents to show teachers how much they appreciate them with a small gift. "Teachers just love to be appreciated, and they love getting gifts," says Jamie Sears, a forme Why this 'World Password Day' may signal a shift in digital security 05/04/2023 03:31pm • The first Thursday of May is traditionally known as "World Password Day," when everyone is reminded to strengthen passwords to make them more secure and more difficult to guess. Passwords are the primary method of security in the digital world, whether people are accessing emails, banking onl Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Which Is the Better Buy? 05/03/2023 08:00pm • It's no surprise that investors are interested in cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) was first traded back in 2009. At that time, you could buy one of the new digital tokens for less than a penny. Prices steadily rose -- albeit with some volatility over the years -- and in November 2021 BTC hit an all- If you see the spotted lanternfly, smash it, expert says 05/03/2023 09:24am • The adult spotted lanternfly is a beautiful insect, but nonetheless harmful to many plants. (Courtesy Mike Raupp, AKA the bug guy) The spotted lanternfly is back for another season, and it appear all signs are pointing to this invasive species staying in the U.S. for good. Entomologist Mike R 30 Fully Funded Ph.D. Programs 05/02/2023 08:00pm • Many Ph.D. programs are fully funded. Students interested in graduate research in various fields, from public health and English to computer science and engineering, have numerous options for Ph.D. programs that offer full funding. These programs typically provide waived tuition and fees and an annu Where to Get a Personal Loan 05/02/2023 08:00pm • Personal loans give you access to a lump sum of cash that you can use immediately and then pay back with interest over a predetermined time period. A big appeal of personal loans is that they can be used for almost any purpose. "Of the many credit products available to individuals, personal loans ar 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 05/01/2023 08:00pm • The stock market pulled back in March, but came roaring back in April to challenge earlier 2023 highs. As of May 1, the S&P 500 index was up about 9% on the year. The U.S. economy is certainly not without its challenges, with steady interest rate increases reshaping both business and consumer sp May entertainment guide: Lizzo, Janet Jackson and more 05/01/2023 03:56am • Forget those April showers, it's time for May flowers with fun events blossoming. There are plenty of exciting happenings around the D.C. area this month. Time for your May entertainment guide: May Entertainment Guide May 1: Coheed and Cambria at The Fillmore Silver Spring May 1: Montgomery Co. high schoolers raise awareness about distracted driving in video contest 04/30/2023 07:18pm • The Department of Transportation for Montgomery County, Maryland, has announced the winners of its annual distracted driving video contest for local students. The theme of the contest was "Heads Up, Phones Down." Local high schoolers made short PSA-style films to warn about the risks of distracte