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Working Remotely From Another Country: What You Need to Know 11/07/2022 07:00pm • If you currently work remotely from Austin, Texas, could you just as easily work remotely from San Jos��, Costa Rica? So-called "digital nomads" make arrangements like this work. What Is a Digital Nomad?A digital nomad is a person who earns a living working online while traveling. Rather than being What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Debts? 11/07/2022 07:00pm • Finding yourself unable to pay off a lot of debt can be one of life's more stressful situations, especially with inflation making everything more expensive. Maybe you have aging parents with expensive needs or a roommate who isn't paying their fair share -- or your kid hopes you'll shell out some mo 7 Best ESG Funds to Buy Now 11/07/2022 07:00pm • Funds aligned with ESG ethics are poised to shine over time.The United Nations kicked off its 2022 climate change summit with a warning that the world is losing the fight against climate change. And it's not just politicians and scientists who are paying attention to environmental, social and govern The Case for Corporate Bonds in 2023 11/07/2022 07:00pm • It's been a tale of two circumstances this year for corporate bonds. For starters, U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds dropped 18.72% through Sept. 30, according to data from Bloomberg and J.P. Morgan. Much of this volatility has been brought on by the Federal Reserve's six rate hikes to a target How to Financially Prepare for Buying a House 11/07/2022 07:00pm • Getting to a point where you feel emotionally and mentally ready to buy a house can be a journey on its own. But your work doesn't stop there. Most homebuyers don't have a lump sum they can use to buy a home in one cash payment. Instead, buyers typically need mortgages. For the smoothest experience 7 Best REIT ETFs to Buy 11/06/2022 07:00pm • Shifting market factors favor a diversified approach to the sector.Investing in real estate can be lucrative, but it can also become a time-consuming and capital-intensive hassle. Between the down payments, taxes, repairs and insurance, managing a rental property isn't ideal for all investors. Often 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 11/06/2022 07:00pm • Investors get monthly dividend payments from these stocks.Dividends can be an excellent source of regular income for investors, especially during retirement. While most dividend stocks make their payouts on a quarterly basis, stocks that pay monthly dividends can be particularly appealing to investo Before shopping for the holidays this year, consider making a budget 11/06/2022 03:39pm • The holidays are upon us, and while it brings with it cheer and togetherness with friends and family, it also can bring something not so special: Gift buying debt. To prevent having to make a New Year���s resolution to pay off the holiday debt, instead try getting yourself on budget now. ���Yo Fitzwater, Hough vie for votes ahead of Frederick Co. executive race 11/05/2022 02:37pm • A tight Maryland race to succeed Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner is near its finish ahead of Tuesday's election. Two-term Republican state Sen. Michael Hough is running against two-term Frederick County councilwoman and Democratic candidate Jessica Fitzwater to succeed the term-limited Gar Initiative 82: Raising the minimum wage for tipped workers is on DC���s ballot 11/05/2022 10:46am • D.C. voters will get to decide if the city will raise the minimum wage for tipped workers such as servers, bartenders and salon workers at the ballot box on Tuesday. If passed, Initiative 82 would incrementally increase the base minimum wage for tipped workers every year until it is equal with th Spanberger-Vega congressional contest in Virginia is close ��� and closely watched 11/05/2022 10:31am • The political battle for Virginia���s 7th Congressional District is one of the most closely watched and costly U.S. House races in the country. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Democratic centrist and former CIA officer, is seeking a third term. Spanberger and members of her party are facing fierce pol Why is the Powerball prize at a record? Thank Fed Chairman Jerome Powell 11/05/2022 09:35am • One of the reasons for the record $1.6 billion jackpot for the Powerball drawing Saturday night is something you wouldn't expect -- the recent run of steep interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. That's because the size of the advertised $1.6 billion top prize is the amount winners would ge Maryland tourism rebound nears pre-pandemic economic impact 11/04/2022 01:03pm • Tourism in Maryland has rebounded almost to pre-pandemic levels. The Maryland Department of Commerce reported Friday that visitor spending grew by $4.8 billion in 2021, reaching $16.4 billion. Visitor spending last year was 88% of 2019 levels. More Business and Finance News More Loc Hogan gets hero���s send-off at business group lunch ��� but national ratings aren���t so favorable 11/04/2022 11:13am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. Year after year, Gov. Larry Hogan���s annual speech to the fundraising lunch of the Maryland Free Enterprise Institute brings Hogan (R) some WTOP speaks to candidates for DC's Ward 3 council seat 11/04/2022 08:45am • For 16 years, D.C.���s Ward 3 council seat has been held by Democrat Mary Cheh. Earlier this year, Cheh ended her campaign for a fifth term, citing a ���reevaluation��� of her life amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Her departure from the race ahead of the primary prompted several candidates to jump into t