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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 Meet the freshmen: New faces join Maryland General Assembly for special session 12/06/2021 09:05am • Four women are the newest members of the House of Delegates. Clockwise from top left: Del. Faye Martin Howell (D-Prince George’s), Del. Cheryl S. Landis (D-Prince George’s), Del. Rachel Muñoz (R-Anne Arundel), and Del. Roxane Prettyman (D-Baltimore City). (Courtesy Maryland General Assembly) WTOP's Dave McConnell remembers 'successful Senate leader' Bob Dole 12/05/2021 09:17pm • Bob Dole, former Republican senator and presidential candidate, died on Sunday at the age of 98. WTOP's Emeritus Capitol Hill Correspondent Dave McConnell remembered his impact on the D.C. region and the country. McConnell, who covered Capitol Hill for WTOP for more than three decades, reported 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 How Elizabeth Holmes' abuse allegations could impact her criminal trial 12/04/2021 09:14am • For months, jurors at Elizabeth Holmes' criminal trial have heard one witness after another speak about the confident and charismatic former CEO of Theranos. Witnesses testified about how she convinced investors to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into her failed blood-testing startup, attracted Maryland Attorney General Frosh: Keep guard against holiday shopping scams 12/02/2021 04:00am • It's the holiday shopping season, which is also a time when scammers are busy trying to separate consumers from their money. Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh led an hourlong online forum Wednesday aimed at helping consumers avoid being scammed. "The folks who are trying to steal your money a How to Advise Clients on Restricted Stock Units 12/01/2021 07:00pm • Restricted stock units, or RSUs, are a form of equity compensation offered to employees of private and public companies. They are becoming increasingly popular and more frequently crossing financial advisors' desks.As RSUs increase in popularity, financial advisors are in a position to help clients A Checklist for First-Time Homebuyers 11/30/2021 07:00pm • What do first-time buyers need to purchase their dream home? You might be tempted to start hitting open houses, but first you need to get your money in order.Talk to a mortgage lender to line up financing, then work with a real estate agent to get your offer accepted before you head to closing.Read 8 Best Investment Apps for Millennials in 2022 11/30/2021 07:00pm • Millennials want low-cost, mobile-friendly investment platforms.Americans live in a high-tech and highly mobile world, and millennials know this better than most. If you're a millennial, chances are you're reading this on your smartphone or tablet. Millennials don't just want to be online; they want Tech executive Rosenbaum dropping out of Democratic race for Md. governor 11/30/2021 08:13am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Michael Rosenbaum, the Baltimore tech executive who hoped to replicate his private sector success in a political campaign, is announcing T 10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2021 11/29/2021 07:00pm • Best stocks to buy for 2021: The wrap-up.At the end of each year, U.S. News selects 10 of the best stocks to buy for the year ahead. Typically, these selections perform well -- the goal is always to outperform the S&P 500 over the calendar year. To that end, the 2021 picks have failed to live up 7 of the Best Altcoins to Buy 11/28/2021 07:00pm • Bitcoin isn't the only crypto game in town.Bitcoin (BTC) typically gets the lion's share of cryptocurrency media coverage, and rightfully so. In the years since the first Bitcoin transaction was completed in 2009, however, thousands of other cryptocurrencies have popped up, creating a confusing land Advisors, Do Crypto ETFs Belong in Qualified Retirement Accounts? 11/28/2021 07:00pm • For financial advisors, client questions about holding cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds in retirement accounts may be on the horizon -- if they haven't started yet.The October debut of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ticker: BITO) opened new doors for investors. While other crypto-related ex 11 Courses to Jumpstart Your Second Career 11/23/2021 07:00pm • If you're feeling the need for a work change, additional education might be a pathway to pursue different goals. Switching to a new field typically requires some training, which could range from getting a license to completing a few classes or earning a new degree.Some of the courses available to he Hogan outlines crime plan after Baltimore City reaches 300 killings 11/23/2021 05:38pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is calling on state lawmakers to pass emergency legislation dealing with crime as Baltimore has seen the number of homicides pass 300 for the seventh year in a row. In a news conference in the Maryland State House Tuesday, Hogan told reporters, "The people of Baltimore a