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What Is a Jumbo CD? 04/29/2024 08:00pm • A jumbo certificate of deposit generally pays a higher annual percentage yield than a traditional CD, in exchange for maintaining a fatter minimum balance -- $100,000 versus $500, for example. As a result, the holder of a jumbo CD may be able to pile up much more interest income than the holder of a When Should You Upgrade Your Hotel Credit Card? 04/29/2024 08:00pm • A hotel credit card unlocks elite status, extra points and benefits when you stay at hotels. Whether you travel regularly or just a couple of times a year, it can pay to have a credit card from your favorite hotel brand. However, most hotels have multiple versions of their cards, so how do you know What Credit Card Issuers Allow You to Have a Co-Signer? 04/29/2024 08:00pm • To get approved for a credit card, you typically need at least a good credit score and a decent amount of credit history. But if you have limited history or poor credit, applying for a credit card with a co-signer may increase your chances of approval. A co-signer is someone like a family member or What Is Variable APR? 04/29/2024 08:00pm • You've probably noticed the term "variable APR" on your credit card agreement or on credit card offers you've received online and in the mail. But what exactly is a variable annual percentage rate? Variable APR means that the annual percentage rate, your interest stated as a yearly rate, can change Cavs' Donovan Mitchell moves on from blowouts, promises to 'be better' in Game 5 against Magic 04/29/2024 05:39pm • INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Donovan Mitchell paused while answering a question to adjust the wireless microphone pinned to the front of his wine-colored practice jersey. The All-Star guard wanted to make sure everyone could hear. He joked his mom wants him to speak louder. Mitchell needs to raise hi House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors 04/29/2024 05:20pm • Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports. House and Senate lawmakers said Monday that the bill will increase the number of air traffic controllers and require the Macintyre’s Pub to permanently close; owners say they're done with DC 04/29/2024 12:00pm • Macintyre’s Pub on Connecticut Avenue in Woodley Park is permanently closing, and the restaurant group behind it is disbanding, citing the costs of doing business in D.C. The last day for Macintyre’s Woodley Park location is May 11. Owners Maddy’s Restaurant Group also cited its lease when This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’ 04/29/2024 10:27am • John Krasinski doesn’t usually fret about reviews. But for his new film “IF,” he is terrified of the response from two people: His 7 and 10-year-old daughters. “I’ve never been worried about two reviews more in my life,” Krasinski told The Associated Press in a recent interview. “I’m Affluent Americans are driving US economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts 04/29/2024 07:44am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Since retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game. Once or twice a year, she visits her two adult children in different states. She's planning multiple other trips, including to a science fiction convention in Scotland and a Disney cruise soon after that, along If You're Paid Biweekly, Discover the 2 Months in 2024 You'll Be Paid 3 Times -- and Learn How to Plan For It 04/28/2024 08:00pm • If you're paid biweekly there are two months in 2024 that you'll get paid three times. But which months are they? It depends on the date of your first paycheck of the year. Keep reading to find out when you'll get three checks -- and get advice on how to best spend them. 2024 Months With 2 Paychecks Should I Get a Master's Before a Doctoral Degree? 04/28/2024 08:00pm • Although it's not usually a requirement, earning a master's degree before applying to a Ph.D. or other doctoral program can be a good way to get accustomed to graduate-level coursework while gaining valuable research experience and connections in your field. But it can also be an expensive and time- Can You File for Bankruptcy on Student Loans? 04/28/2024 08:00pm • If you're overwhelmed by student loan debt and can't make ends meet, you may be wondering if you can file for bankruptcy on student loans. The truth is that federal and private student loans are difficult but not impossible to erase in bankruptcy. That's because you must typically take the extra ste How to Get a Home Loan When You're a Single Parent 04/28/2024 08:00pm • Single parents face unique financial challenges that many two-parent households do not. The emotional and financial toll of being the sole provider and dealing with the high costs of childcare can make homeownership feel out of reach. Fortunately, there are programs available to make it easier for s Best Places to Retire in Texas 04/28/2024 08:00pm • America's second-most populous state is a haven for retirees. Whether you're seeking warmer weather, affordable housing, lower taxes or engaging leisure activities, you will be able to find it somewhere in the state of Texas. Texas is known for its resilience and has a number of vibrant communities What Are Statement Credits? 04/28/2024 08:00pm • If you look at your credit card statement and see a negative transaction posted, it can be a little confusing. What you're looking at is a statement credit. This credit lowers your card's balance. There are different types of statement credits and whether you get one depends on the type of card you