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Trump slow to invest in states that could decide election as some in GOP fear 'skeleton' campaign 03/27/2024 07:28am • NEW YORK (AP) — In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for Donald Trump as Michigan. The former president has already won the state once and President Joe Biden, who reclaimed it for Democrats in 2020, is confronting vulnerabilities there as he seeks reelection. T UConn freshmen Ashlynn Shade, KK Arnold making a name for themselves in the NCAA Tournament 03/27/2024 07:10am • STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn freshmen guards Ashlynn Shade and KK Arnold haven't received the accolades given to some of their peers across the country, but the pair have had a big impact for their injury-riddled team in this year's NCAA Tournament. Shade, a sharpshooter from Indiana, has put up 45 Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92 03/26/2024 10:46pm • MIAMI (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga controlled an offensive rebound midway through the third quarter and slapped the ball out to Stephen Curry, who connected on a 3-pointer from the “C” in the Heat Culture logo painted across midcourt. The Golden State bench roared in approval. So did tons of fans. South Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should go 03/26/2024 10:21pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has collected about $1.8 billion in a bank account over the past decade and state and private accountants are still trying to figure out where the cash came from and where it was supposed to go. “It's like going into your bank and the bank president tells you Struggling private Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama says it will close at end of May 03/26/2024 09:20pm • Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts college in Alabama, will close at the end of May after running into financial difficulties and being unable to secure a financial lifeline from the state, officials announced Tuesday. The College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to close the lo Fixed Index Annuity: Why It's Gaining Popularity Now 03/26/2024 08:00pm • Every day, 12,000 baby boomers in the United States reach the age of 65, according to the Census Bureau. By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. One consequence of this demographic trend is that the investment objective of baby boomers has shifted from a desire for growth to a need for protec How to Get a $10,000 Personal Loan 03/26/2024 08:00pm • When an unexpected circumstance arises, you may not have enough emergency savings on hand. What should you do if you need to cover a medical emergency, a last-minute trip or pressing debt? One option is to take out a personal loan. Here's everything you need to know about getting a $10,000 personal 7 Best Preferred Stock ETFs to Invest in Right Now 03/26/2024 08:00pm • In the hierarchy of a company's capital structure, there are primarily two classes: shareholders and bondholders, both of which are governed by the "absolute priority" rule. Under this rule, in the event of a company's bankruptcy, shareholders are the last in line to receive any form of compensation How to Decide if an MBA Is Worth it 03/26/2024 08:00pm • An MBA is a game changer for many professionals -- a way to build specialized skills, make salary gains and valuable professional connections, or even change careers. But it's not the right fit for everyone. Before committing to graduate business school to pursue a master of business administration 5 Credit Card Management Apps to Stay on Top of Payments 03/26/2024 08:00pm • If you're like many people, you rely on apps to track everything from fitness goals to prescriptions. Why not use apps to manage your credit cards and help simplify your finances? This U.S. News guide will get you up to speed on apps designed to manage all aspects of your credit life. What Credit Ca APY vs. Interest Rate: What's the Difference? 03/26/2024 08:00pm • The APY and the interest rate are two key figures to know when storing money in a savings account or other interest-earning bank account. Both are expressed as percentages, but an account's APY gives you the full picture of how much interest you can earn on your money. What Is an Interest Rate?An in How Long Can You Live Outside the U.S. Without Losing Social Security? 03/26/2024 08:00pm • The United States attracts people from across the world seeking to live out the American dream. In some cases, it is Americans who are leaving for other parts of the globe to enjoy a different pace of life. For retirees, the appeal may be a lower cost of living, new adventures and less expensive hea Who is Nicole Shanahan, the philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate? 03/26/2024 06:45pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's pick to be his running mate in his independent bid for president, brings youth and considerable wealth to Kennedy’s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley. Shanahan, 38, is a California lawyer and philanthropi Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants 03/26/2024 02:38pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday, potentially ending nearly two decades of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant. The deal would lower and cap the fees charged by Visa and Millennial Money: Installment plans for rent divide up payments, but drive up costs 03/26/2024 10:46am • In January, I received an email from my apartment complex saying that I could now divide my monthly rent into two payments via a product called Flex. I would make the first payment on the first of the month, but I could choose when to make the second payment. According to the email, this would help