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9 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2024 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Is improving your financial health on your list of new year's resolutions? Financial security is a goal for many, but achieving it takes planning and work. If you want to end your 2024 in better financial health than you started it, setting goals now can help you get there. These short- and long-ter Is It Cheaper to Live in Connecticut and Commute to New York City? 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Living in New York City, especially in Manhattan and in some parts of Brooklyn, is expensive. In fact, it is often ranked as the most expensive real estate in the country -- and the world. People who live in New York City frequently wonder how much money they would save if they lived outside the cit Retire at 50: 11 Key Questions to Ask 01/28/2024 07:00pm • With the right structure around your retirement, you can achieve your goals and live your ideal retirement successfully. A movement called FIRE -- Financial Independence, Retire Early - gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. FIRE redefines wealth as a means to align with your values. The pr Bennedict Mathurin scores 24 to lead Pacers over Grizzlies 116-110 01/28/2024 06:50pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 24 points off the bench, Jalen Smith sank a go-ahead 3-pointer late, and the Indiana Pacers won their third consecutive home game 116-110 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The game was tied at 107 when Smith drilled his third 3-pointer with 3:10 re Cameron Brink's 25 points, 19 rebounds power No. 6 Stanford past Arizona 96-64 01/28/2024 05:07pm • TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cameron Brink had 25 points and 19 rebounds in 25 minutes and No. 6 Stanford dominated on the glass to beat Arizona 96-64 on Sunday. It was the 60th consecutive win for the Cardinal (19-2, 8-1 Pac-12) when scoring at least 80 points including 13 this season. Brink, a 6-foot-4 With Josh Allen's support, Bills promote Joe Brady to take over as offensive coordinator full time 01/28/2024 04:49pm • BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s vote of support, coupled with a desire to maintain continuity, led to Joe Brady taking over as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator on a full-time basis. The team announced the decision on Sunday, less than a week after Buffalo’s season ended with a 27-24 Survey: 4 out of 10 adults in a serious relationship have kept or are keeping at least 1 financial secret from their partner 01/28/2024 01:16pm • New research from Bankrate shows more than 4 out of 10 adults who are married, in a civil partnership, or living with a partner have kept or are keeping at least one financial secret from their partner. Secrets include spending more than their spouse or partner would be OK with, holding any amoun Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds 01/28/2024 10:04am • NEW YORK (AP) — A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Two-thirds Ekman-Larsson scores in OT to lift Panthers to 3-2 win over Islanders 01/28/2024 12:02am • NEW YORK (AP) — Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored 1:57 into overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist, and Sam Reinhart also scored for Florida. Anthony Stolarz made 21 saves. After Stolarz Antetokounmpo leads balanced attack as Bucks trounce Pelicans 141-117 01/27/2024 11:56pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers will take over a Milwaukee Bucks team that's coming off one of its most dominant performances of the season. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds as one of four Bucks with at least 20 points in a 141-117 blowout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday nig Coalition of progressive advocates, lawmakers seek Maryland tax changes 01/27/2024 10:27pm • A coalition of more than two dozen groups and progressive lawmakers are hoping to leverage looming state fiscal challenges to pass long-desired tax reforms. Advocates describe the as-yet-to-be-introduced omnibus bill as covering roughly a half-dozen policies that have been proposed in separate bi Richmond snaps No. 16 Dayton’s nation-leading win streak 69-64 01/27/2024 10:09pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond couldn't have started any slower against No. 16 Dayton in the sold out Robins Center on Saturday night, missing its first 11 shots to fall behind 9-0. But as has been their strength this season, the Spiders' defense made things hard for the Flyers and the offense came Gisela Sanchez scores 18 as No. 4 Kansas State holds off BYU 67-65 01/27/2024 08:12pm • MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Gisela Sanchez led No. 4 Kansas State with 18 points as the Wildcats outlasted BYU 67-65 on Saturday. Serena Sundell scored 14 points for Kansas State (20-1, 9-0 Big 12). The Wildcats did not convert a field goal over the final 4:35. “The resiliency to dig deep and find a Tre King helps No. 23 Iowa State top No. 7 Kansas 79-75 01/27/2024 05:42pm • AMES, Iowa (AP) — Tre King had 21 points and nine rebounds, and No. 23 Iowa State knocked off No. 7 Kansas 79-75 on Saturday. Iowa State (16-4, 5-2) improved to 13-0 at home this season while enhancing its status as a Big 12 contender. Keshon Gilbert scored 16 points for the Cyclones, and reserve Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight Australian Open title, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 01/27/2024 05:25pm • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — In the back of her mind Aryna Sabalenka didn't want to be, in her words, that player who wins a major title and disappears. Winning her first Grand Slam crown in Australia a year ago gave Sabalenka the confidence she could do it again. Losing the U.S. Open final last Se