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What Is a Junk Fee and How Does It Affect You? 04/24/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're purchasing concert tickets, checking out of a hotel or canceling a cable subscription or gym membership, you've likely run into a spate of additional charges. These are unexpected -- and sometimes hidden -- fees that companies pass on to you for a service that costs them little (or VA Land Loans: How They Work 04/24/2024 08:00pm • If you're looking to buy land to design and build your dream home, a Department of Veterans Affairs loan with no down payment might make this idea even more appealing. But you need to be ready to build if you plan to use a VA loan to purchase land. You can't take out a VA land loan without an existi Why You Shouldn't Dump Your Brick-and-Mortar Bank 04/24/2024 08:00pm • You can do almost everything online these days, and banking is no exception. There are endless options for online banks, which may offer competitive products, extensive ATM networks and good service. You can set up paycheck direct deposit, pay your bills online, make debit card purchases and get cas 7 of the Best Tax-Free Municipal Bond Funds 04/24/2024 08:00pm • Most investors recognize the fundamental role of bonds in a portfolio. They provide a steady income stream and typically exhibit lower volatility compared to equities. However, the tax implications of bond investments can introduce some complexities that are crucial to understand, especially for inc 74-year-old Ohio woman charged in armed robbery of credit union was scam victim, family says 04/24/2024 03:35pm • FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — A 74-year-old woman charged in the armed robbery of an Ohio credit union last week is a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives. Ann Mayers, who had no previous run-ins with the law, faces counts About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds 04/24/2024 03:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings, according to research released Wednesday by More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter 04/24/2024 01:18pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A big, new package of U.S. military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning will still be a long slog. The arms and ammunition in the $61 billion military aid package should enable Ukraine to slow the Russian army's bloody advances and block its stri Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights 04/24/2024 11:55am • The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash ref Energy Strategy Series 2024: Setting energy policies that can help drive cleaner, greener future 04/24/2024 11:05am • The United States is in the midst of a transformative period when it comes to energy production and efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. And lot of the changes are happening in the Washington, D. C., region. “We’re undergoing a big transition from a mostly carbon-based e New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next 04/24/2024 10:51am • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Telecommuting, a pandemic-era novelty that has become a permanent alternative for many people, has some Connecticut and New Jersey employees of New York-based companies questioning why they still have to pay personal income tax to the Empire State. Their home states are wond Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides 04/24/2024 08:30am • ▶ Watch Video: Lunchables health concerns: What to know Elementary school cafeterias will be allowed to continue serving flavored milk such as chocolate and strawberry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The Biden administration had initial Synchrony: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/24/2024 06:04am • STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Synchrony Financial (SYF) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $1.29 billion. On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $3.14. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.18 per share. Angels' Trout bats leadoff for first time since 2020, homers in first at-bat against Orioles 04/24/2024 01:50am • ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington was hoping to get a spark by putting Mike Trout in the leadoff spot Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. The three-time AL MVP quickly obliged. Hitting leadoff for first time since 2020, Trout drove a fastball from Baltimore' Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4-0 win to knock Texas out of 1st 04/23/2024 11:40pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Logan Gilbert allowed only two hits pitching into the seventh inning, Julio Rodríguez hit his first homer and the Seattle Mariners beat Texas 4-0 on Tuesday night, knocking the World Series champion Rangers out of first place for the first time this season. Gilbert (2-0) McCutchen leads off with home run for second day in row and Pirates beat Brewers 2-1 04/23/2024 10:07pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, Bailey Falter took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night. McCutchen hit the first pitch of Tobias Myers’ major le