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Supporters, opponents weigh in on new DC soda tax 05/20/2021 03:56pm • (EDITOR'S NOTE May 20, 2021 4 p.m. — This story has been updated to reflect that the bill would place a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sodas.) D.C. residents weighed in on the new proposed soda tax during the bill's first public hearing Wednesday. The bill drew a lot of attention from supporters 7 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy 05/20/2021 12:00am • Choose low-volatility dividend stocks for stability.Things have gotten a bit choppy on Wall Street in 2021 amid talk of rising prices and inflationary pressures. At the same time, the general notion that the "recovery trade" in anticipation of fewer pandemic-related restrictions this summer has pret Designated School Officials: What International Students Need to Know 05/20/2021 12:00am • High school senior and tennis scholarship recruit Andjela Vukcevic from Serbia is looking forward to beginning her undergraduate studies this fall at Rockhurst University in Missouri. Like other international students studying at U.S. colleges, she will need to report to the school's designated sch 7 Great ETFs With Huge Dividend Yields 05/19/2021 12:00am • Consider these high-yield ETFs for long-term income potential.Many investors are interested in high-yield exchange-traded funds, but just like individual high-yield dividend stocks, these investments require a discerning eye. On one hand, high-yield ETFs that deliver big, regular payments can be ent The Ultimate Guide to REITs 05/18/2021 12:00am • A real estate investment trust, or REIT, is a company that owns, operates or finances income-producing real estate. This is often done by pooling investors' money to buy and possibly manage commercial or residential buildings. The company then collects rent from its tenants and passes that income o How to Get Approved for a Mortgage 05/18/2021 12:00am • Qualifying for a mortgage can seem intimidating if you've never gone through the process or you hear about lenders tightening loan approval standards. But by knowing what the bank is looking for, you will take some stress out of getting a home loan. The approval process "breaks down into four basic Maryland’s weakest counties see strongest home sales 05/17/2021 12:19pm • Kimberly Alster first purchased property near Deep Creek Lake in Maryland’s Garrett County 12 years ago. At the time, the idea was to use the home for frequent family vacations. When the pandemic struck, however, the Alsters decided to trade city life for the great outdoors and move permanently. I Maryland state senator announces bid for Frederick County executive 05/17/2021 12:05pm • Sen. Michael Hough (R-Frederick). (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Gaines) Maryland Senate Minority Whip Michael J. Hough (R) announced Monday that he will forego a re-election bid and instead run for Frederick County executive in 2022. “Voters in Frederick County will face a crucial Renting vs. Buying a Home: Which Is Smarter? 05/17/2021 12:00am • Is it better to rent or buy a house? At some point, the question comes up in everyone's life. Even a lifetime renter who loves apartment living probably has had a few internal struggles over whether it would be wiser to buy a home versus continue renting. What's the right answer? The good news is t Can you retire on $1 million? Here's how far it will go 05/17/2021 12:00am • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably. However, if you are no longer working, just how long will a million dollars last in retirement? The answer is about 20 years, according to Brent Lipschultz, partner with accounting and advisory firm EisnerAmper in New York City 4 Things to Know About Margin Brokerage Accounts 05/17/2021 12:00am • Margin accounts at brokerage firms allow investors to use their stock investments as collateral to take out a loan. In bull markets, margin loans are more prevalent since stock values are rising. However, when stock values fall, those loans may need to be paid down because of the drop in the value Virginia sees its largest monthly revenue increase in 21st century 05/16/2021 06:40pm • Virginia's general fund revenues hit a record in April, according to Gov. Ralph Northam. The general fund revenues rose almost 42% last month, representing the largest monthly increase since the turn of this century. In addition to regular collections of withholding and sales taxes, final paym James Webb Space Telescope set for August voyage to launch site 05/16/2021 04:25pm • Space related topics sure have been in the news lately. China just landed a rover on Mars, while a week ago China’s out of control rocket was being monitored worldwide to determine when and where the 22 tons of space junk would come down. NASA got a new Administrator and space tourism is litera Reviving an old idea, Biden seeks to unlock bipartisan infrastructure deal 05/16/2021 07:19am • Walter Mondale, who passed away last month, hit an electoral buzzsaw after promising to raise taxes in his 1984 presidential campaign. His party learned fast. The next Democratic nominee, Michael Dukakis, promoted a different revenue-raising plan: Tougher enforcement of Study: Md. public schools will need to spend $818 million to cool classrooms by 2025 05/16/2021 12:55am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As climate change leads to hotter days across the country, the cost of cooling public school buildings grows higher. New research estimates