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A Home Modification Checklist For Retirees 07/05/2022 08:00pm • Many people want to remain in their current home after retirement, but your housing needs could change as you age. Your home might require modifications to allow you to safely age in your home. Here are some changes you might make to your home ahead of retirement to prepare for mobility or aging-rel How to Retire Early 07/05/2022 08:00pm • Many people see stepping away from the workforce and into retirement as a path to freedom. If you want to retire early, you might be able to enjoy hobbies, spend more time with family and get involved in charity work. To get ready, you'll want to make sure your finances can support you and your hous Why Are Gas Prices So High? 3 Stocks That Benefit 07/05/2022 08:00pm • Gas prices have reached record highs in 2022. According to AAA data, the nationwide average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline hit $5.02 on June 14, 2022. That crushed the old record of $4.11 per gallon, which had been set in 2008. For truckers, things got even worse as the price of diesel hi One of the Best Long-Term Crypto Investments: Knowledge 07/05/2022 08:00pm • For the average American, cryptocurrency may be just a fad: at best a speculative investment vehicle, and at worst a haven for money laundering and ransom-seeking cyber-terrorists. But in truth, blockchain technology -- which underlies both cryptocurrencies and the promising, loosely regulated world Advisors Turn to Options to Protect Capital and Even Boost Returns 07/04/2022 08:00pm • Today's investment advisors tend to use exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, and mutual funds in allocated portfolios. That's quite different from the individual stocks that your grandparents' broker relied on, but some advisors still find ways to hedge against downside risk and enhance portfolio returns 9 Short Squeeze Stocks That Could Take Off in July 07/04/2022 08:00pm • These stocks have the right conditions to trigger a short squeeze.Short squeezes have been among the most popular and controversial topics on Wall Street in the past couple of years. In early 2021, groups of online stock traders on Reddit began orchestrating targeted buying campaigns in some of the 8 Monthly Dividend Stocks With High Yields 07/04/2022 08:00pm • 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 What Is a Defined Benefit Plan? 07/04/2022 08:00pm • A defined benefit plan is often referred to as a traditional pension. Employees who meet the criteria for the plan are typically provided with payments in retirement. Here's how defined benefit plans work: -- Employers often fund the defined benefit plan on behalf of employees, but some plans might How to Recover After a Loss in the Stock Market 07/04/2022 08:00pm • The S&P 500 index recorded its worst first-half performance in more than half a century this year. Through July 1, the S&P is down 19.7% year to date and firmly in bear market territory. Most stock market sectors face strong headwinds, from high inflation and rising interest rates, including What to watch for if you're traveling July 4 07/01/2022 10:36am • If you plan to hit the road this weekend, you won't be alone: AAA predicts you'll be joining 47.9 million others. According to AAA, that's an 3.7% increase over 2021, bringing travel volumes just shy of those seen in 2019. And traveling by car is primed to set a record despite historically hig Ranking the top 30 NBA free agents in 2022 07/01/2022 10:25am • ï»¿ Top 30 NBA free agents in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The 2022 NBA free agency period may not be defined by player movement, but it certainly has a lot of talent, especially in the backcourt. Of the 30 free agents presented in these rankings, 13 are guards. Free ag New gas tax hits drivers in Maryland, Virginia 07/01/2022 10:09am • If you’re heading out of town this weekend, you may notice a jump in gas prices, due to new gas taxes in Maryland and Virginia. WTOP has compiled some useful guides for celebrating Independence Day In Maryland, the new gas tax will set you back an additional 7 cents per gallon New Virginia, Maryland and DC laws now in effect 07/01/2022 07:58am • The start of July brings with it a new set of laws that are taking effect in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. More Local News Virginia Having a loud car exhaust system is again cause for being pulled over in Virginia — it’s again a primary offense. Another new law toughens the Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Ashwani Jain 07/01/2022 04:43am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for Maryland governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland At raucous rally, Hogan and Schulz accuse Democrats of meddling in Maryland’s GOP primary 06/30/2022 11:02pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Undeterred by shouts and catcalls from supporters of rival Dan Cox — and Cox himself — Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Schulz a