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The first DC political deal — establishing the District 07/15/2022 04:09am • Saturday marks the anniversary of the establishment of D.C. and its designation as the nation’s capital, and like any big-ticket deal in Washington ever since, the process involved a lot of haggling, and the role of the federal government was a hot topic. And, like anything that happened before th How to Invest in Stocks for Beginners 07/14/2022 08:00pm • Investing in stocks has become increasingly accessible, with beginners able to open an account with little money through a brokerage's website or mobile app. Stock represents an ownership stake in a company as a common shareholder. Common stocks allow shareholders to vote on company issues, with mos 4 Growth Stocks, 4 Value Stocks to Buy Now 07/13/2022 08:00pm • Growth vs. value investing is the dilemma of 2022.It's hard to make sense of all the headlines that are assailing investors in 2022. 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A Prince William County conservation group has expanded its recall effort to include Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler for her conne 10 Best Value Stocks to Buy for 2022 07/11/2022 08:00pm • In a slumping market, value stocks stand out as safer alternatives to risky growth names.Growth stocks were a seemingly can't-lose trade for the past five years. Companies with the fastest growth rates and most exciting future prospects enjoyed a tremendous run. However, as often happens in markets, 10 Best Robo Advisors of 2022 07/11/2022 08:00pm • Robo advisors can be your best ally during uncertain times.When the markets get tumultuous, sometimes the best thing you can do for your portfolio is to let someone else make the buy and sell decisions. Investors are the most prone to detrimental emotional decisions during market volatility, but not Md. attorney general warns 'buy now, pay later' plans can rack up debt 07/11/2022 06:29am • Attorney General Brian Frosh is warning Marylanders that a "buy now, pay later" mentality created by installment plans can rack up debt and cause other financial problems over time. Installment plans, which often offer little to no interest payments, can allow consumers to buy products that they Trone loans campaign $10M as new FEC reports give glimpses into Md. congressional races 07/09/2022 11:49pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As he prepares for a tough general election against a yet-to-be-determined opponent, U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.), whose entire political As Maryland primary approaches, some legislative teams are more fractured than others 07/08/2022 06:56am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. At least two state senators are actively working to defeat House incumbents in their districts in party primaries, where early voting begi Are Credit Card Installment Plans Worth It? 07/06/2022 08:00pm • Buy now, pay later services present an appealing offer: Get something right away without having to pay any money, and spread the cost of the item over multiple fixed payments. Also known as point-of-sale loans, BNPL popularity soared as e-commerce spending increased during the pandemic. 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While most dividend stocks make their payouts on a quarterly basis, stocks that pay monthly dividends can be particularly appealing to investo Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Ashwani Jain 07/01/2022 04:43am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for Maryland governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland