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7 of the Best Stocks You Probably Haven't Heard Of 08/20/2021 12:00am • Here are seven quality stocks to buy that probably aren't in your portfolio.Most long-term investors have large-cap, blue-chip stocks like Apple Inc. (ticker: AAPL), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) as part of their core holdings. Even people who own popular market cap-weighted Should You Buy Nvidia (NVDA) Stock? 08/19/2021 12:00am • Tech companies such as Alphabet Inc. (ticker: GOOG, GOOGL), Apple Inc. ( AAPL) and Facebook Inc. ( FB) have been making headlines as they push the Nasdaq to new heights. But another tech stock that makes some of the technology that works behind the scenes has been enjoying an excellent year -- up a The mysterious Chinese fashion app that's as popular as Amazon 08/14/2021 08:15pm • Every night before bed, Anushka Sachan whips out her phone to log into an app. "It kind of becomes a habit," said the 20-year-old Hong Kong University student. "Before sleeping, I'm just like, 'Okay, check in.'" The platform Sachan is using belongs to a Chinese brand called Shein — pronounce Data Doctors: Sniffing out evil QR codes 08/13/2021 04:48pm • Q: Is there a way to tell if a QR code is safe? A: QR (Quick Response) codes are actually two-dimensional barcodes that were initially developed for the automotive industry in 1994 to expand the capabilities of standard barcodes. Although they were designed to provide a lot more detail when sc Back-to-School Supplies for In-Person, Hybrid Class 08/10/2021 12:00am • Be prepared for anything this school year.The return to in-person classes this school year may be a significant adjustment for students who have been engaged in primarily virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, some districts may be weighing hybrid or entirely virtual learning o Economies of Scale: 3 Industries That Benefit the Most 08/05/2021 12:00am • The bigger you are, the easier it gets. This is the main idea behind "economies of scale," an economic concept that describes how larger companies become more efficient and protect their market position. For investors looking to hold for the long-term and play it safe, understanding how economies o Metro, Capital Bikeshare team up to offer free bike rides 08/03/2021 03:20pm • Metro and Capital Bikeshare have announced a joint program to offer free bike rides to eligible Metro customers. The deal hinges on D.C.-area riders creating a mobile SmarTrip card on their phone through the end of the year. Customers who participate get 10 free 30-minute classic bike rides. A Disney World and Disneyland to again require masks indoors 07/29/2021 12:22am • Disney World and Disneyland, the two crown jewels of Disney's parks unit, will again require masks indoors. The company announced on Wednesday that it was adapting its health and safety guidelines based on "guidance from health and government officials." The resorts — which are located in Or Amazon is everywhere: Here's how the US could break it up 07/28/2021 08:17am • On any given day, you might receive a package you ordered from Amazon, log onto a website hosted by Amazon, ask an Amazon device about the weather and grab groceries at a Whole Foods owned by Amazon. Amazon is more than just the "everything store." It's become something of an "everything company" th 5 Tips for Budgeting in College 07/28/2021 12:00am • Even if you intend to take as few math courses as possible at a university, you really can't get away from it: Budgeting in college is like one of those math word problems come to life. If you're starting the next rung of higher education soon, you'll want to start thinking about how you're going t Q&A: Using Multifactor ETFs in Client Portfolios 07/21/2021 12:00am • Passive investing has soared in popularity in recent years, but there's another investing concept that financial advisors should keep in their toolbox: multifactor exchange-traded funds. Multifactor ETFs aim to position their holdings to take advantage of the attributes -- or "factors" -- best posi 7 Socially Responsible ETFs to Buy Now 07/21/2021 12:00am • These socially responsible ETFs cater to ESG investors.Investors around the world are embracing strategies that align with their personal values as well as their pocketbooks. The clearest evidence of this is the rise of exchange-traded funds with an expressed desire to filter investments based on en A free app to track Maryland’s craft beverage options 07/19/2021 08:40am • There are now more than 300 craft beverage makers in Maryland, from small teams to large operations, and the number is continuously growing. Most of them benefit economically from on-site visits and sales. A new, free app makes it easy for craft beverage fans to keep track of all the state's opti Data Doctors: Google Photos organizing tips 07/16/2021 07:57pm • Q: I have years of pictures and videos on Google Photos and want some advice on getting them organized. A: By default, Google Photos will display your images and videos in chronological order with the latest ones at the top, but it can do much more. Automatic categories Google has incorporated What makes Boulder best place to live in US in 2021-22? 07/13/2021 12:00am • There's no denying that Boulder, Colorado, offers a lot of what people are looking for when they consider moving to a new part of the country. College students, recent grads and established professionals in the tech industry alike see Boulder as an ideal spot, and the active atmosphere and easy acce