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Mobile sports wagering in Md. by Thanksgiving? It’s a safe bet 11/15/2022 10:55am • Screens at BetMGM Sportsbook in National Harbor in December display odds on dozens of sporting events. (Maryland Matters/Bruce DePuyt) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. M Why is Loudoun tourism spending so high? 11/15/2022 10:21am • Tourism revenue in Loudoun County last year was up 61% from 2020 but more than half of that was in the "transportation" category. To calculate tourism spending, the Virginia Tourism Corp. uses aviation-related spending at Dulles International Airport for visitors' airport and passenger data, as w The Best Podcasts for Financial Advisors 11/14/2022 07:00pm • These financial advisor podcasts cover a range of financial topics, including marketing for financial advisors, financial planning strategies and how advisors can build a more diverse financial industry. The top 10 podcasts for financial advisors are: -- "Barron's Advisor: The Way Forward"-- "Conver What Is Home Equity? 11/14/2022 07:00pm • Your home may be your castle, but it's also something else: a way to build a little bit of wealth while you forgo the experience of renting from someone else. Although you're responsible for the upkeep of your house once the mortgage closes, it's not for nothing. With each payment, with each passing How Your Employer Can Help You Build Emergency Savings 11/14/2022 07:00pm • It's hardly news that Americans are woefully unprepared to handle a financial emergency. Study after study has shown that many families have meager cash reserves to fall back upon. More than half of employees -- 54% -- live paycheck to paycheck, according to the 2022 Wellbeing and Voluntary Benefits What Is a Cash-Out Auto Refinance? 11/14/2022 07:00pm • Unlike homes, cars generally lose value over time. However, if you have equity in your vehicle, you may be able to tap that value with a cash-out auto refinance loan. Getting a cash-out car refinance is a relatively simple process, but there are some potential risks involved. Understanding how they Taking Retirement Withdrawals in a Declining Market 11/14/2022 07:00pm • Retirees often need to take cash out of retirement accounts to handle basic household expenses on a regular basis. If you have to make withdrawals in a declining market, there are strategies you can use to minimize the damage to your long-term financial plan. Consider these retirement withdrawal str 7 Stocks to Buy Near 52-Week Lows 11/13/2022 07:00pm • Check out these potential buying opportunities near their 52-week lows.The S&P 500 rallied 5.5% on Nov. 10 after the latest consumer price index, or CPI, reading came in lower than anticipated. Investors cheered the news that the Federal Reserve may finally be making progress in combating inflat Amid a major federal investment in electric cars, it’s time for states to step up, advocates say 11/13/2022 12:45pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. For years, electric vehicles posed something of a chicken-and-egg problem. Mass adoption, seen as critical to cutting the largest sing Beware: The companies that hold your crypto aren't insured the way banks are 11/13/2022 10:24am • The "crypto winter" that hit earlier this year walloped digital asset prices and served as a healthy reminder that cryptocurrencies are highly risky, volatile investments. But now, in the wake of crypto exchange FTX's implosion, crypto investors were reminded of another risk they face: Crypto acc Degrowth: A dangerous idea or the answer to the world's biggest crisis? 11/13/2022 05:11am • Conventional economic logic hinges on a core assumption: Bigger economies are better, and finding ways to maintain or boost growth is paramount to improving society. But what if growth is at best doing little to fix the world's problems, and at worst fostering the destruction of the planet and je Thoroughfare descendant sues in cemetery saga 11/11/2022 12:40pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A descendant tied to one of the cemeteries in the Thoroughfare community of Broad Run is suing a brewery and Prince William County for fa Maryland sports betting: $40M bet, $34M won 11/11/2022 11:02am • The house still comes out ahead, but for gamblers betting on sports in Maryland, there are big payouts. Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports the state's eight sports wagering facilities handled $39.7 million in wagers in October, and paid out $34.5 million in winnings. More Business How to Use Passive Real Estate to Fund Retirement 11/10/2022 07:00pm • Passive real estate could be used to help fund your retirement years. However, while there are some benefits that come from owning or selling property, there are also risks involved. If you plan to use real estate as part of your retirement income, you'll want to do your research upfront and have a Tips for Buying a Home During the Holidays 11/10/2022 07:00pm • The holidays are a unique time to buy a home. Sellers are few and far between, the weather's less than cooperative, and many real estate pros are on vacation, causing delays and other challenges. But there are also notable big perks to buying a home during the holiday season -- as long as it's done