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8 Best Investment Apps for Millennials in 2022 11/30/2021 07:00pm • Millennials want low-cost, mobile-friendly investment platforms.Americans live in a high-tech and highly mobile world, and millennials know this better than most. If you're a millennial, chances are you're reading this on your smartphone or tablet. Millennials don't just want to be online; they want Investing in Real Estate with Your IRA 11/29/2021 07:00pm • Real estate has a reputation for being a stable, long-term investment. What's more, it can help you diversify a portfolio that may otherwise be heavily invested in stocks and bonds.However, investing in real estate doesn't necessarily mean taking out a mortgage. In fact, you may find all the cash yo Advisors, Do Crypto ETFs Belong in Qualified Retirement Accounts? 11/28/2021 07:00pm • For financial advisors, client questions about holding cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds in retirement accounts may be on the horizon -- if they haven't started yet.The October debut of the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ticker: BITO) opened new doors for investors. While other crypto-related ex What to Know About Sign-On Bonuses 11/28/2021 07:00pm • Sign-on bonuses have always been around. Professional athletes commonly receive big sign-on bonuses when moving to a new sports team. Now, in the midst of the "Great Resignation" -- or the rise of workers leaving their jobs since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic -- sign-on bonuses have become m Community systems offer alternative paths for solar growth 11/28/2021 01:13pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Strolling his church's rooftop among 630 solar panels, Bishop Richard Howell Jr. acknowledged climate change isn't the most pressing concern for his predominantly Black congregation — even though it disproportionately harms people of color and the poor. “The violence we†What Is a Certified Financial Planner? 11/23/2021 07:00pm • The certified financial planner, or CFP, designation is often considered the standard of excellence for financial planners. It's a mark of an advisor's commitment to providing the best holistic advice to clients, one that requires extensive study and experience."The CFP is the most comprehensive fin How could it affect voters? Backers of Biden's BBB refine message 11/23/2021 12:01pm • High gas prices, the rising cost of a trip to the grocery store and delayed online deliveries are all taking a toll on President Joe Biden's approval rating, which could lead to Republican gains in Congress in next year's midterm elections. Democrats, acutely aware that they are at political risk With Trump’s backing, Dan Cox’s Maryland gubernatorial bid gains national exposure 11/23/2021 04:59am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In an endorsement that provided a sharp jolt to the Republican gubernatorial primary, former President Donald Trump voiced strong support fo Are Your Retirement Savings Ahead of the Curve? 11/22/2021 07:00pm • It's difficult to determine exactly how much to save for retirement. Some people pick a round number, such as saving 10% or 15% of their salary, while others use an external cue, such as the amount of money that will be matched by an employer. You might wonder whether you are saving enough to fund t Liz Weston: 3 times you need money advice from a human 11/22/2021 07:00am • You can now manage most aspects of your money without ever consulting another human being. You can budget, borrow, save, invest, buy insurance, prepare your tax return and create a will — among many other tasks — by using apps, websites and software. But technology still has limitations, espe Virginia Tech cybersecurity expert on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season 11/22/2021 04:04am • The holiday shopping season is now well underway, and watchdogs want to help people avoid, detect and report online shopping scams. “Reports about online shopping issues aren't new for the Federal Trade Commission, but the supply chain issues related to the pandemic have made matters much, much DC Council holds hearing on marijuana legislation 11/19/2021 04:38pm • The D.C. Council heard testimony Friday on one bill to amend regulations on medical marijuana and another that would legalize the growing, production and sale of recreational cannabis in the District. More than 100 people signed up to speak. Among them, Otto Girr, speaking for ABC Metro Washingto 7 Tips for Advisors Handling the Client Onboarding Process 11/19/2021 12:00am • One of the most difficult parts of being a financial advisor is landing new clients, so it's understandable that many advisors sink significant time into marketing and lead generation. However, winning over a prospective client is only the first step in starting a new client relationship, and savvy Bowser launches site to help DC homeowners 11/18/2021 10:55am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser launched a new website Thursday aimed at connecting homeowners in the District with resources to "help residents thrive," according to a news release. “This tool is one more way we can put homeownership in reach for more Washingtonians and help more longtime residents k What You Need to Know About a Safe Harbor 401(k) 11/18/2021 12:00am • For workers, a standard 401(k) plan offers a straightforward and tax-advantaged way to save for retirement, but for employers, setting up a 401(k) plan is anything but simple. Companies who want to offer 401(k) savings plans to their employees must ensure they don't run afoul of complicated governme