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Md. House votes to enact USM collective bargaining bill, Senate procurement bills 12/07/2021 05:10am • The full Maryland House of Delegates convened in one chamber on Monday for the first time since 2020. House lawmakers voted on a series of veto overrides and moved forward on a proposed congressional redistricting plan. (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Gaines) This content was republished Why Advisors Need Insurance Strategies for Clients 12/06/2021 07:00pm • Insurance may be the least understood and most underappreciated asset a client owns, even by financial advisors. It certainly is the subject of a long and ongoing debate in the financial industry. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued globally, many more advisors are being asked questions Senate votes to override Hogan’s veto of parole reform bill, more than a dozen other measures 12/06/2021 04:26pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland Senate voted to override Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s veto of a bill that removes the governor’s office from par Maryland legislature prepares to override Hogan's vetoes during special session 12/06/2021 05:20am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As the General Assembly prepares to battle Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) over redistricting during the special session that begins Monday WTOP's Dave McConnell remembers 'successful Senate leader' Bob Dole 12/05/2021 09:17pm • Bob Dole, former Republican senator and presidential candidate, died on Sunday at the age of 98. WTOP's Emeritus Capitol Hill Correspondent Dave McConnell remembered his impact on the D.C. region and the country. McConnell, who covered Capitol Hill for WTOP for more than three decades, reported t Q&A: How to Manage Climate-Change Risk in Fixed-Income Portfolios 12/05/2021 07:00pm • Climate-change risk is present in nearly every industry -- so ubiquitous, in fact, that investors cannot diversify away from it. That means that investors must learn how to manage the risk in both their equity and fixed-income portfolios. We spoke with Ognjen Sosa, chief investment officer at Brecki Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98 12/05/2021 01:27pm • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98. His wife, Elizabeth Dole, said in a Review: 'Belfast' is a heartfelt coming-of-age story with Best Picture potential 12/03/2021 01:01pm • Black-and-white Oscar contenders can be tough for critics to recommend to moviegoers, but occasionally one is filled with such heart that it's destined to be a crowd pleaser. Enter Kenneth Branagh's semi-autobiographical film "Belfast," which won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto Inte 3 Hot Stocks to Buy Now 12/02/2021 07:00pm • Over Thanksgiving, the omicron variant appeared on the world's radar, and stocks responded with large, one-day losses. Uncertainty and volatility have continued into the beginning of December, and renewed coronavirus headwinds may induce short-term losses for the airline, lodging and restaurant indu How to Advise Clients on Restricted Stock Units 12/01/2021 07:00pm • Restricted stock units, or RSUs, are a form of equity compensation offered to employees of private and public companies. They are becoming increasingly popular and more frequently crossing financial advisors' desks.As RSUs increase in popularity, financial advisors are in a position to help clients 5 of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy for December 12/01/2021 07:00pm • The Thanksgiving holiday didn't end up being a festive one for investors. The arrival of a new COVID-19 variant caused markets to tumble lower on Black Friday. The gyrations have continued since then, with many growth stocks in particular getting clobbered. A lot of high-fliers are now down 50%, 67% MLBPA rep Max Scherzer says players see ‘major problems’ with competition 12/01/2021 04:07pm • Scherzer says players see ‘major problems’ with competition originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonNewly signed New York Mets starter Max Scherzer offered a grim assessment of the state of negotiations between MLB and the players union in a press conference Wednesday, indicating tha A Checklist for First-Time Homebuyers 11/30/2021 07:00pm • What do first-time buyers need to purchase their dream home? You might be tempted to start hitting open houses, but first you need to get your money in order.Talk to a mortgage lender to line up financing, then work with a real estate agent to get your offer accepted before you head to closing.Read How to Cope With Money Anxiety and Practice Financial Self-Care 11/30/2021 07:00pm • Money anxiety is common in normal times, so it shouldn't be surprising if you're feeling overwhelmed by your finances during this pandemic-challenged and politically charged era.Holidays can make matters worse. If you're already struggling to manage your money, the pressure to spend and to buy famil How Many Retirement Accounts Should You Have? 11/30/2021 07:00pm • There are a variety of ways to save and various accounts to choose from to build a nest egg for retirement. Making decisions about how much to set aside and which accounts to open will depend on your income, ability to contribute and the retirement lifestyle you envision.Some common retirement acco