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Amazon files application to build data center in Warrenton 06/07/2022 10:32pm • 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. In April, Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh, a law firm based in Arlington, submitted a land-development application for a special-use pe How to Find a High Net Worth Financial Advisor 06/07/2022 08:00pm • When you have more wealth, you usually have access to a broader scope of investment options, but you also likely have more complex financial needs. The broad and complex needs that come with higher wealth are why the financial industry has a separate division that works with high-net-worth investors 10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them 06/07/2022 08:00pm • Every year, thieves target individuals to get access to their personal information and money, and they tend to zero in on older people. Seniors lose more than $3 billion to fraud each year, according to the FBI. If you haven't yet been approached by a scammer, you could face a scheme in the coming y 10 costs to include in your retirement budget 06/07/2022 07:10am • Retirement bills Some costs can be reduced or eliminated in retirement, while other expenses might remain the same or even increase as you age. You won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive clothes for work in retirement. But you might face new costs as you use more health care services Md. Democrats spar over education funding and ethics in first TV debate 06/07/2022 05:07am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Several of the Democrats running for governor used the first televised debate of the campaign to introduce new attacks on various rivals, cl 7 Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy for 2022 06/06/2022 08:00pm • Analysts love these seven marijuana stocks.The Joe Biden presidency hasn't been as fruitful for cannabis stock investors up to this point as many initially hoped it would be. Even with Democrats holding the majority in both houses of Congress, there has been virtually no progress on meaningful feder What Are Credit Card Convenience Fees? 06/06/2022 08:00pm • A convenience fee is added to a transaction when you choose to use a nonstandard form of payment. A merchant might charge you for paying a bill over the phone by credit card instead of by mail. "Merchants or retailers charge a convenience fee for the right to pay for something using a payment method 10 Important Ages for Retirement Planning 06/06/2022 08:00pm • Each type of retirement benefit has a different eligibility age. Your age plays a big role in how much you can expect to receive from Social Security and what you need to do to avoid retirement account penalties. Remember to factor these important ages into your retirement plan. Key Milestones for R The Average Cost of Braces and How to Save 06/06/2022 08:00pm • Every year, millions of Americans undergo orthodontic care to straighten their teeth. Whether they're seeking a cosmetic enhancement or improving oral health, one thing is certain: Treatment is expensive. How Much Braces CostThere is not one standard price for braces, and the cost can depend on fact How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 06/06/2022 08:00pm • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. Many financial advisors, however, aren't interested in working with the middle class. Many firms in recent years have stopped paying commission Trade group pushes back on DC plan to up some vehicle registration fees 06/06/2022 02:00pm • A new $500 registration fee for heavier Class 4 vehicles is expected to begin in October 2023, once D.C.'s 2023 fiscal year budget is signed. It's a significant increase from the current $155. More D.C. News In a letter to Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, the Alliance for 7 Best Cryptocurrency ETFs to Buy 06/05/2022 08:00pm • These Bitcoin and crypto ETFs are among the best.Exchange-traded funds are one of the easiest ways for investors to gain diversified exposure to a particular theme or asset class. One of the challenges of investing in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in the early years of crypto was figuring Manassas woman sentenced for role in fraud ring, ordered to pay over $4 million 06/04/2022 04:30pm • A woman from Manassas, Virginia, was sentenced to over four years in federal prison for her role in a fraud ring that involved impersonating U.S. Navy contractors to defraud companies. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland said that Janet Sturmer, 66, will spend 54 months behind MCPS to consider financial literacy as a graduation requirement 06/03/2022 11:33pm • Seven Maryland school districts already require students to take a course in financial literacy. Prince George's County will be added to that group in the school year that starts in 2023, and Montgomery County's school board will discuss the issue in its meeting on Tuesday. More Educat School Zone: Safety in the aftermath of Uvalde shooting 06/03/2022 06:07am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP's weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. School systems detail safety measures after Texas shooting What it is: It’s been more than a week since a gunman entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 chi