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How to limit e-waste from those old devices after the holidays 12/09/2021 02:22pm • From phones and laptops to the latest headphones and smart watches, it's out with the old and in with the new during the holiday season — and that means a lot of e-waste. Across the U.S., more than 151 million phones are trashed each year and 40% of heavy metals in landfills are old electronics 10 Best ETFs to Buy for 2022 12/08/2021 07:00pm • Position yourself for profits in the New Year.Stocks are on track for yet another great year, tracking more than 20% gains -- give or take, depending on your personal investments or the index you choose to follow most closely. On the heels of 18% gains for the popular S&P 500 index in 2020 and 3 9 'Internet of Things' Stocks to Buy 12/08/2021 07:00pm • Smart home stocks offer tremendous long-term upside.The "internet of things," or IoT, describes the growing number of physical objects, devices, appliances and machines that are connected to the internet via sensors and software. The IoT is already changing people's everyday lives inside their homes Top spots to take your holiday gift-giving up a notch in Frederick, MD 12/08/2021 03:18pm • Looking for thoughtful, unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? Visit locally owned and operated stores in Downtown Frederick, and chances are you’ll find special gifts for everyone on your list while supporting small businesses. Here’s a quick guide on where to start!  Pla Survey: Nearly 60% Unsure if High Credit Card Balances Lower Credit Scores 12/07/2021 07:00pm • Most Americans aren't clear about how their credit card balances affect credit scores, according to a new survey by U.S. News. Of those who indicate that they understand there is a relationship between the two, almost four in 10 people say a high credit card balance increases their credit score, whi Shopping for stargazers in 2021 12/07/2021 10:30am • It’s nearing the end of 2021, and COVID-19 is still with us, but we can still shop for Christmas and the holiday season. Once again, it’s that time of year to shop for your favorite stargazer. More Holiday News WTOP’s annual gifts for stargazers recommendations will help Bitty & Beau’s, coffee shop with a mission, comes to Georgetown 12/07/2021 09:02am • The staff of Bitty & Beau's in Annapolis, Maryland. (Courtesy Bitty & Beau's) Wilmington, North Carolina-based Bitty & Beau’s will open its first coffee shop in the D.C. area in Georgetown, and it has a mission. It employs primarily people with intellectual and developmental dis 8 Short Squeeze Stocks That Could Take Off in December 12/06/2021 07:00pm • These stocks are primed for short squeezes.There's no question that 2021 has been the year of the short squeeze. Groups of online retail traders have repeatedly orchestrated buying campaigns on Reddit and other social media platforms, targeting some of the most heavily shorted stocks in the market i American Express Expands Credit-Access Program for Immigrants 12/06/2021 07:00pm • The expansion of a program from American Express and the fintech Nova Credit could translate to improved credit access for immigrants from Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria and the Dominican Republic. The Credit Passport taps credit records from certain international credit reporting agencies and uses the data 7 Best Cryptocurrency Stocks to Buy 12/06/2021 07:00pm • Explore these top crypto stocks to buy.All eyes are on cryptocurrencies' rises and falls as their popularity grows and investor interest continues to explode. Cryptocurrencies are more volatile than stocks, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Given that the crypto market is new, massive price sw Kansas ready to rock Capital One Hall 12/06/2021 12:32pm • Hear the full conversation in our podcast "Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley." Carry on all you wayward classic rock listeners! Kansas is ready to rock the brand new Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, on Dec. 19. "We're going to be one of the first bands to desecrate it," lead singe How Yoga and Exercise Help With Addiction Recovery 12/05/2021 07:00pm • Addiction to drugs and alcohol caused Troy Jackson, who was in his 40s at the time, to become homeless, get into fights and encounter frequent run-ins with the police. While using, Jackson was fired from several jobs. At one job, a bouncer in Philadelphia, where he currently resides, he would come t 8 Reddit Stocks Trending in December 12/05/2021 07:00pm • WallStreetBets posters are buzzing about these eight Reddit stocks.Reddit has become an unlikely hub for stock trading in 2021. Groups of retail stock traders have orchestrated targeted buying campaigns in some of the most heavily shorted stocks in the market, triggering massive short squeezes that Montgomery Co. police to host annual 'Santa Police Ride' 12/04/2021 11:22pm • Santa Claus will ride into Montgomery County — on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle — at the annual "Santa Police Ride" in Maryland. The event will return with St. Nick set to ride in on Wednesday, Dec. 8. More Montgomery County News The annual event benefits the Children's Inn Shop With a Cop: DC police bring holiday cheer to 100 kids 12/03/2021 04:57pm • Reagan Thompson hopped out of a police SUV outside the Walmart on Riggs Road in Northeast D.C. to a greeting from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and dozens of D.C. police. She was the sole kid this year who got to do this year's Shop with a Cop in person. “Yes! He’s the best,” said Reagan a