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Federal authorities block fake websites in fight against COVID-19 fraud 05/03/2021 02:14pm • Maryland investigators said Monday they've seized their ninth fake website set up by crooks trying to cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the website "freevaccinecovax.org" was to steal personal information or install malware, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland and Disneyland reopens after being closed for more than a year 05/02/2021 08:24pm • Disneyland reopened Friday after being closed for more than a year, but many health safety protocols will continue to be enforced. The theme park in Anaheim, California closed on March 14, 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and announced its plan to reopen in March 2021. The park's capacity What they left behind: Maryland families treasure jewelry, voice mails left by COVID victims 04/29/2021 08:38am • Clockwise from top left: Dr. Teresa Hanyok still uses the stethoscope of her husband, Dr. Herb Henderson. The family of Pilar Palacios Pe re-watch videos of her animated karaoke performances and hold tight to memorable voice mails. One of Danitza Simpson’s sons wears the ojo de venado pendant wit A Stock Market Outlook for the Second Quarter 04/29/2021 12:00am • The S&P 500 gained more than 6% in the first quarter of 2021. Energy and financial services were some of the best performing sectors, rebounding strongly after a difficult 2020.The technology sector trailed the overall market for the quarter. The bond market fell during the quarter with optimis Should I Get a Financial Advisor? 04/29/2021 12:00am • While some experts say a good rule of thumb is to hire an advisor when you can save 20% of your annual income, others recommend obtaining one when your financial situation becomes more complicated, such as when you receive an inheritance from a parent or you want to increase your retirement funds. Direct Listing vs. IPO 04/27/2021 12:00am • The vast majority of companies are privately held -- not just anyone can decide to invest in them. But when companies are large, successful or ambitious enough, "going public" by opening their company up to outside investors can make a lot of sense. It's a chance for insiders to cash out by selling Common Misconceptions About 529 Plans 04/27/2021 12:00am • A college education is often one of the biggest investments a family will ever make, but awareness and misconceptions about 529 plans can hold them back from saving for education costs. 529 plans allow families and individuals to set aside money for educational expenses in a tax-advantaged account. How to Open Your First Brokerage Account 04/26/2021 12:00am • A brokerage firm is one of the first places investors consider for buying and selling stocks, bonds, mutual or exchange-traded funds and other investments. Just like ice cream, brokerage firms can vary greatly in quality, options and price -- from the plain-vanilla variety, such as a discount broker Khloé Kardashian thanks Biden for officially recognizing Armenian genocide 04/24/2021 07:17pm • Khloé Kardashian on Saturday thanked President Joe Biden on social media for being the first US president to officially recognize the massacre of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire as a genocide. "Thank you for honoring the stories, the pain, suffering and loss of the Armenian people," the reali United Airlines to fly largest flight schedule since pre-pandemic 04/24/2021 07:00am • ▶ Watch Video: Up, up and away: Travel industry prepares for post-pandemic surge United Airlines is preparing to fly its largest flight schedule since before the pandemic started to accommodate the nation's growing demand for summer travel, the airline announced Friday. In June, United Montgomery County re-imagines school safety and student well-being 04/23/2021 05:16pm • A culture change involving school security is coming to Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools. The Reimagining Students' Safety and Well-Being initiative announced Friday will focus on public safety in schools and how best to provide social and mental health support for students and their f 7 Best New ETFs to Buy 04/22/2021 12:00am • Tech and cybersecurity are top trends for many newly launched exchange-traded funds.Since the stocks in exchange-traded funds are available for investors to examine, the risk is lower than an actively managed mutual fund. Investors do not need to wait the traditional three years before buying an ETF How to Evaluate an Early Retirement Offer 04/21/2021 12:00am • As companies navigate the pandemic and its associated risks, some employers are offering early retirement packages to reduce the number of paid employees. If your employer asks you to consider an early retirement incentive, carefully consider the terms of the package. "A retirement package can be t How to Collect Unemployment Benefits 04/21/2021 12:00am • If the coronavirus or some other situation has put you out of work, you're probably wondering how to collect unemployment benefits. Keep in mind that while states often handle unemployment benefits in the same way, there are sometimes differences in how they determine eligibility. So make sure to l What to Know About Trading Penny Stocks 04/21/2021 12:00am • If you're looking to break into a new market, trading penny stocks is one way to fire up your investments. Before you jump into the penny stock world, though, it's important to learn the basics first and be aware of the characteristics of these low-priced stocks to see if they are right for you. Her