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What Is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) 01/08/2021 12:00am • Is printing money bad for the economy? Well, it can cause inflation, devalue a currency and have adverse impacts for investments. But there's an "unorthodox" macroeconomic theory that has gained popularity called Modern Monetary Theory, also known as MMT, that challenges the traditional way we thin Helping you pray that 2021 will be better than 2020 01/07/2021 02:17pm • This content is sponsored by the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. “Young people of every continent, do not be afraid to be the saints of the new millennium! Be contemplative, love prayer; be coherent with your faith and generous in the service of your brothers and sisters, be active mem What to Know Before Hiring a Retirement Financial Advisor 01/07/2021 12:00am • Retirement isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days of working until 65, then living off a pension for 15 to 20 years. Today, Americans are living longer, and now that pensions are an endangered species, people are working harder and longer to provide for those extra golden years. "Just like 55 Maryland offers 'economic stimulus' tax relief to some businesses, workers 01/06/2021 08:57pm • Pandemic-related tax relief described as an economic stimulus package is now in place for some small businesses and self-employed people in Maryland. Extensions for certain tax filing and payment deadlines were announced Wednesday by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, who described the move as Howard County approves $137M arts center in Columbia 01/06/2021 01:12pm • The Howard County Council this week approved $137 million in funding for a new arts center to be built in Columbia, Maryland, by the end of 2024. The facility includes a new Toby's Dinner Theatre, black-box children's theater, rooftop performance space and classrooms for the Columbia Center f Maryland comptroller announces extension for filing taxes 01/06/2021 12:09pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's tax collector has announced an extension of tax filing and payment deadlines. Maryland business taxes and quarterly estimated income tax returns and payments that would be due in January, February and March will not be due until April 15. Businesses and self- College Park's mayor wants Prince George's Co.'s indoor dining ban extended 01/06/2021 07:58am • The mayor of College Park, Maryland, is pushing for an extension of Prince George's County's indoor dining ban. College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn said he plans to broach the issue with County Executive Angela Alsobrooks during a call with county and municipality officials on Wednesday. "As muc Q&A: What Financial Advisors Should Know About PPP Loans 01/06/2021 12:00am • President Donald Trump last month signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, which delivered more aid for small businesses and a $600 check to millions of Americans' bank accounts. Much of the small-business relief comes through an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, which was in 12 Best Sweepstakes to Enter in 2021 01/06/2021 12:00am • For some people, entering free sweepstakes is a bit of a hobby, and it's easy to see why. After all, if you're entering a giveaway that gives you free stuff, well, why not? Read on to learn about some of the more interesting sweepstakes out there, and consider some of these tips before entering: T How to Advise a Client on Direct Participation Programs 01/06/2021 12:00am • Direct participation programs, or DPPs, are pooled investment vehicles that enable investors to benefit from an underlying venture's cash flow or tax advantages. 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Three are lo 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds 01/05/2021 12:00am • Bring balance to your portfolio.Bond funds can be one strategy to add balance and lower risk in a portfolio that also includes equities. While bond yields sank in 2020, adding fixed-income assets is one method to decrease volatility and provide income. Mutual funds can lower the amount of risk faced 7 Ways to Invest for Income 01/04/2021 12:00am • What is investment income?If you're wondering what is investment income and how important is it for your retirement, consider the fact that most of us simply don't have enough in savings to just bleed down the balance every month after we quit working. Instead, we need income-generating investments 10 Best Personal Finance Podcasts 01/04/2021 12:00am • Podcasting is no longer on the fringes of mainstream media. With marketing research firm Nielsen estimating a 20% compound growth rate, the number of people listening to podcasts is expected to double by 2023. 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