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Q&A: Understanding Captive vs. Independent Advisors 06/16/2021 12:00am • Financial advisors have no shortage of career paths from which to choose. They may choose to be a representative at a major brokerage firm, such as Fidelity or Vanguard, or they could follow the franchise model with Edward Jones. Both are examples of being what's called a captive advisor. Alternati Prince William weighs $1,600 bonus for teachers, staff; most get coin in Loudoun as pandemic thanks 06/14/2021 11:20am • The Prince William County School Board is set to vote Wednesday on a plan that would provide financial thanks to Virginia teachers and staff in a one-time bonus — up to $1,600 each — at the end of the pandemic-riddled academic year. However, in neighboring Loudoun County, most Loudoun County What to Know About Investing In Commodities 06/11/2021 12:00am • As commodity prices rise, this alternative asset class to traditional stocks and bonds is capturing the attention of investors. Commodities are the raw materials that are either consumed or used to build other products. From orange juice to cotton, oil and gas to gold, commodities take many forms. Gold Versus Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Investment for You? 06/08/2021 12:00am • As inflationary pressures rise, investors worry the value of their money will diminish. Holding gold in your portfolio might be one way to invest to protect your purchasing power, but there is an alternative asset class that has taken off in popularity within recent years: cryptocurrency. As instit Should You Invest in Cardano? 06/08/2021 12:00am • Cardano has long been hailed as the potential "Ethereum-killer." That's quite the claim. After all, Ethereum -- the name of the blockchain platform itself is often used interchangeably with its native cryptocurrency token, Ether (ETH) -- is the second most valuable cryptocurrency project out there, 8 Major Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2021 06/07/2021 12:00am • Eight of the biggest IPOs expected in 2021Last year brought a number of highly anticipated initial public offerings, as the likes of Airbnb (ticker: ABNB), Palantir (PLTR), Snowflake (SNOW), DoorDash (DASH) and Unity Software (U) all hit the market. Despite a pandemic, 2020 turned out to be a great Vigil held to honor Frager's Hardware employee shot to death on Memorial Day 06/05/2021 02:57am • Dozens of people gathered Friday night near where a beloved, longtime employee of D.C's Frager's Hardware was killed in Southeast on Memorial Day. The vigil was held to remember 40-year-old Frank Winchester, who was found shot Monday night near the intersection of 14th and L Streets SE. Police NJ man reunites with Four Seasons staff, first responders who saved his life in DC 06/04/2021 09:40pm • Gary Pomerantz (top right of TV screen) of New Jersey reunites with the staff of a DC's Four Seasons hotel and first responders who saved his life last month after he went into cardiac arrest in his hotel room. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) A New Jersey man had a chance to thank the people in D.C. who sav Should You Buy Shiba Inu Coin?  06/03/2021 12:00am • The cryptocurrency market can sometimes seem like a puppy mill, churning out new coins that generate a lot of initial excitement. Take Shiba Inu, for example. The cryptocurrency token is named after the dog breed that's the same mascot of another popular cryptocurrency, Dogecoin -- a crypto asset t 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for June 06/01/2021 12:00am • May was a volatile month for markets, as new inflation data from the month prior rattled investors. The consumer price index rose 4.2% in April from the year before, reflecting the highest 12-month advance since 2008. Combined with more data points on soaring housing prices, a clear picture began t Is Litecoin a Good Investment? 06/01/2021 12:00am • Among the oldest cryptocurrencies on the market, Litecoin is also one of the most popular altcoins. It's currently the 14th largest coin by market capitalization, with a total value of more than $12.3 billion. One Litecoin, or 1 LTC, is worth just less than $200 as of June 1, 2021, following a rece 8 Things to Know Before You Invest in Gold 05/25/2021 12:00am • As inflation fears rise, investors might turn to gold.For thousands of years, humans have looked to gold as an investment and as a store of value. When the economy is questionable or the stock market is volatile, many investors start asking, "Is gold a good investment?" and "Should I invest in gold? What Are Stablecoins and How Can I Invest in Them? 05/21/2021 12:00am • For investors interested in gaining exposure to cryptocurrency but worried about rampant volatility, stablecoins may be worth a look. While cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have disrupted the way many investors interact and think about money, traditional investors may opt to steer clear Maryland company moves ahead in quantum space race 05/19/2021 10:31am • Over the past few decades, quantum computing has developed from what many considered a science-fiction fantasy into what could be the next technological revolution. One local company, College Park-based IonQ Inc., could play a key role. In what some are calling the “quantum space race,” gover Is Bitcoin Worth Investing In? 05/18/2021 12:00am • The extreme volatility in Bitcoin prices makes many investors wary of investing in the cryptocurrency. Yet others view it as owning a venture capital-backed asset since the digital coins have received more acceptance as an alternative asset. Bitcoin remains the world's largest digital currency by m