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Data Doctors: Beware of Facebook business manager scams 10/09/2020 06:22pm • Q: I’ve been contacted by someone claiming that they want to advertise on my Facebook business page and they sent me a business manager invite to get started. Is this legit or is this some type of scam? Scammers have long coveted Facebook business or fan pages and they have a variety of ways to ESG Investing Focus: Big Banks' Money Laundering Problem 10/08/2020 12:00am • Environmental, social and governance investing, or ESG investing, has been a growing movement over the last decade. Investor demand for stocks and funds that consider more than just the bottom line is booming. ESG investing is often associated with excluding energy stocks and sin stocks, but new re Montgomery County aims to make in-person voting coronavirus-proof 10/07/2020 04:20pm • Officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, say they are ready for voters to cast their ballots in person and have rolled out a number of changes and coronavirus-related safety measures designed to keep them safe. "We've been preparing for this for months," said Dr. Earl Stoddard, director of the c How to Use Venmo, PayPal and Other Payment Apps More Wisely 10/07/2020 12:00am • When it comes to paying family and friends, people overwhelmingly prefer to use cash apps, according to a survey of 1,000 Americans by SMS marketing platform SimpleTexting. Six in 10 people prefer to use apps compared to only 8% who like to make these payments with cash. Bank and wire transfers and 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Michigan 10/07/2020 12:00am • Whether you're honeymooning, celebrating an anniversary or just itching for a weekend away with your partner, Michigan has you covered. While many venture to Michigan for its proximity to the Great Lakes, the shoreside cities aren't the only places in the state that exude romance. There are lovely 10 Momentum Stocks Millennials Are Buying in Q4 10/06/2020 12:00am • Young traders have high hopes for these momentum stocks.There has been a surge of young and first-time traders in 2020. Robinhood and other free trading apps have experienced a spike in new users, many between the ages of 18 and 35. Robinhood recently restricted public access to its user data, but c 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Financial Advisor 10/06/2020 12:00am • With technological advancements, being a do-it-yourself investor is easier than ever. You can open your own brokerage account or register with a robo advisor to start investing without leaving your couch. Hiring a financial advisor, on the other hand, requires a lot of due diligence and communicati Why Older Citizens are More Likely to Vote 10/05/2020 12:00am • Elections are decided by the people who show up at the polls. In the United States, the oldest citizens are the most likely to cast their ballots, which gives them political clout beyond their numbers alone. Some 64% of citizens age 65 and older voted in the November 2018 election, the best turnout Helping Nursing Home Residents Overcome COVID-19 Isolation 10/05/2020 12:00am • COVID-19 has forced major changes in life at nursing homes around the country. Infection precautions and visitor restrictions put in place to protect residents from infection may have an unfortunate side effect -- loneliness and inactivity among residents who are essentially confined to their rooms Advisors See Planning for LGBTQ Community a Growing Niche 10/05/2020 12:00am • Financial planners are accustomed to adapting to changes in laws or regulations. The 2015 Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex marriage nationwide made many planning elements easier for LGBTQ couples. For example, married LGBTQ couples could immediately use Social Security claiming strategies t Child abuse victims' data exposed in Montgomery Co. 10/03/2020 09:30am • Names, medical and biographical information from hundreds of children who fell victim to physical and sexual abuse were left unsecured on a file sharing platform in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to an inspector general's report. Following a tip it received last week, Montgomery County's How Election Day could turn into Election Week — or longer 10/02/2020 04:31am • This year's election could prove one of the most dizzying and drawn-out in at least a decade, with election experts and officials alike preparing the public for a slow grind. A flood of mail-in ballots, staffing shortages at polling places, rhetoric that acts to delegitimize the vote and the poss How SHIPs Can Help With Your Medicare Questions and Problems 10/02/2020 12:00am • Medicare can be complicated. It's easy to make mistakes when signing up that could result in lifelong penalties or coverage gaps, and people who lose their jobs after age 65 have an extra layer of complexity. Everyone on Medicare has the opportunity to choose a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage What to Know About Using Storage Containers When You Move 10/01/2020 12:00am • If you're getting ready for a move but want more flexibility than a traditional moving truck with movers, you may want to consider a moving and storage container. What Are Moving and Storage Containers?Moving and storage containers are portable storage units that can be placed at a home for loading When Can I Buy Medigap? 10/01/2020 12:00am • As you approach age 65, you need to begin thinking about Medicare. Original Medicare includes Part A, which covers hospital-based care, and Part B, which covers other medical care from your doctors. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, some people get Medicare automatically,