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Defeating the Inequality Disease Must Become a Global Rallying Call 04/14/2021 12:00am • COVID-19 is making the global inequality crisis much worse. It's caused an estimated 120 million people worldwide to fall into extreme poverty. Since the pandemic began, billionaires' wealth has increased by $3.9 trillion while workers' combined earnings dropped by $3.7 trillion. The effects are sp Q&A: An ETF for Investors With FOMO 04/14/2021 12:00am • Since exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, debuted in the 1990s, investing has become a bit like dress-up: Let's see what else we can put in an ETF uniform. From index funds to bond funds to actively managed funds, the variety of ETF offerings continues to expand. Today's investors almost can't help but Fairfax County authorizes $3 million loan for affordable housing near Fort Belvoir 04/13/2021 10:21pm • 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. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $3 million Housing Blueprint loan to finance the acquisition of new afforda Maryland's governor signs dozens of bills after 'successful session' 04/13/2021 05:00pm • Before its 90-day legislative session ended Monday, Maryland's General Assembly passed 817 bills. And Tuesday morning, 66 of those bills were signed into law. Gov. Larry Hogan joined Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones for the signing ceremony inside the Governor's Global Economy Set for a Post-Pandemic Boom 04/13/2021 12:00am • After suffering the worst downturn since World War II, the global economy is poised for a synchronized recovery the likes of which has not been seen since 2017. Led by the United States, which is expected to see a rate of growth not experienced since the heydays of the mid-1980s, all regions of the How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate 04/13/2021 12:00am • The commercial real estate market is quite different than the stock market, but similar investment risks and strategies still apply. The appeal of investing in this property type is multifold. Investors can generate higher investment returns and take advantage of tax benefits by investing in differe The Cost of Solar Panels -- and Are They Worth It? 04/13/2021 12:00am • You may be considering tapping into the sun's energy to power your home, but know that putting in solar panels can be a process that isn't the same for everyone. "Going solar is, for many reasons, a smart and admirable thing to do -- if it's the right fit and the right time for you," says Zak Elgar State Revenues Held Up Better Than Expected in 2020 Despite the Pandemic 04/13/2021 12:00am • State revenues held up better than expected in 2020, despite the devastating economic shock brought on by the coronavirus, recent reports have found. But there is great disparity among the states, with some like Washington and Idaho doing well and others like Wyoming and Alaska reeling from the los Sports betting deal approved overwhelmingly; Hogan likely to sign 04/12/2021 10:03pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. On the final day of the 2021 session, the Maryland legislature approved a plan to implement legalized sports wagering, voting overwhelmingly West Virginia Offers Outdoor Recreation Incentives to Entice Teleworkers 04/12/2021 12:00am • Remote work has become the new normal for many, with nearly 40% of households with one or more members shifting to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In West Virginia, where approximately 27% of households are working remotely due to the pandemic Md. House of Delegates passes climate change response bill 04/11/2021 01:11pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The House of Delegates approved a priority climate bill on Saturday, sending the measure back to the Senate for final action on the last d Downtown hotel sues Charlottesville over tax bill 04/11/2021 02:41am • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A hotel in downtown Charlottesville has filed a lawsuit accusing the Virginia city of overcharging it nearly $100,000 in taxes. Charlottesville’s City Council last week unanimously voted to allow the city attorney’s office to retain outside counsel to assist with the What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire 04/09/2021 12:00am • New retirees need to decide what to do with the money in their company-sponsored 401(k) plan. You can generally maintain your 401(k) with your former employer or roll it over into an individual retirement account. IRAs maintain the tax benefits of your 401(k) plan and give you more investment optio New Mexico Joins States Expanding Paid Sick Leave During Pandemic 04/09/2021 12:00am • New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed legislation that will require employers throughout the state to provide paid sick leave to workers, joining at least a dozen other states that either already had such laws in place or have expanded offerings during the coronavirus pandemic. Satellite firm consolidates US operations in Prince William County 04/08/2021 01:16pm • Satellite firm SES will create 200 new jobs when it consolidates its operations hub in Bristow, Virginia. (Courtesy SES) Luxembourg-based SES, whose satellites are used by government agencies and broadcasters for live feeds and programming, is consolidating U.S. operations in a new technology an