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5 Best Charles Schwab Money Market Funds 04/04/2024 08:00pm • Money market funds stand out as an ideal investment vehicle for those prioritizing cash management. This type of mutual fund is designed with a triple aim: to provide steady income, preserve capital and maintain high liquidity. It accomplishes these goals by investing in short-term fixed-income inst Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? 04/04/2024 08:00pm • Home improvements are a big investment that can add value to your home. They also can save you money on your tax bill if you decide to sell in the future. But not all home improvements are eligible for tax deductions, and those that do qualify won't apply to the year you make renovations. "Now, whil Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women's hoops for the 2nd straight season 04/04/2024 06:14pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. The star guard from Iowa was honored Thursday as The Associated Press Player of the Year in women’s basketball for the second consecutive year. Cla When Trump needs cash, a California bank and one of its top shareholders have come to the rescue 04/04/2024 04:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump left the White House facing a cash crunch and a tattered reputation after his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, threatening the viability of his business empire. Soon, though, a new source stepped forward to provide a financial lifeline when many longtime lende Mississippi capital to revamp how it notifies next of kin about deaths with Justice Department help 04/04/2024 03:50pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After men near Mississippi's capital were buried in a pauper’s cemetery without their relatives’ knowledge, the U.S. Justice Department will help the city's police revamp policies for performing next-of-kin death notifications. The intervention follows the discovery that Wood pellet producer Enviva files for bankruptcy and plans to restructure 04/04/2024 03:40pm • The largest global industrial wood pellet supplier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, announcing its intention to cut about $1 billion of debt by restructuring agreements with creditors, including those who have invested heavily in new facilities. Maryland-based Enviva said in Caring for the whole child — why Make-A-Wish makes a difference 04/04/2024 10:36am • As the mother of a child who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 11, I have personally experienced how a childhood critical illness turns an entire family’s life upside down. It’s a worst nightmare come true. And the ripple effects can be overwhelming. Mounting health care costs. Caring for sibli Fortune's new 'Best Companies to Work For' includes four companies with DC-area headquarters 04/04/2024 10:33am • McLean, Virginia-based Hilton Worldwide ranked No. 1 on the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2024" list released by Fortune and Great Places to Work, beating out companies across the nation. This is the third time Hilton has topped Fortune's list in its 30-year history. The list is based on Should you itemize or take a standard deduction on your tax return? Here's what to know 04/04/2024 09:56am • NEW YORK (AP) — When tackling your taxes, it can sometimes be hard to figure out whether to opt for a standard deduction or itemize. According to tax pros, itemizing generally only makes sense if your itemized deductions, taken together, add up to more than the current standard deduction of $13,85 Oettinger gets 2nd shutout in row and Stars get record 8th win in row, 5-0 over Edmonton 04/04/2024 01:25am • DALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger stopped 35 shots for his second consecutive shutout, Radek Faksa scored early and assisted on two of the four Dallas goals in a less than 7-minute span of the second period, and the Stars beat Edmonton 5-0 Wednesday night to set a franchise record with their eighth win 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds to Buy for Steady Income 04/03/2024 08:00pm • Choosing the best bond fund for steady income involves more than just selecting options with the highest yield or the lowest cost. For those focused on generating regular income, it's crucial to find a bond fund that delivers consistent payouts. 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