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What to consider when choosing a mortgage lender (Psst: Don’t count out credit unions) 10/19/2023 01:34pm • Over the past year, homebuyers have watched interest rates on home loans continue to rise. Even though rates are still considered historically low on average, it’s stressful for people looking to buy homes or refinance existing mortgages. Jeff Bentley, president and CEO of Northwest Federal UEFA says result of Belgium-Sweden soccer qualifier will stand after Brussels shooting 10/19/2023 01:07pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — UEFA said on Thursday the result of the European Championship qualifying game between Belgium and Sweden, which was stopped this week after two Swedish fans were killed before kickoff, will stand. The game was called off at half-time with the score 1-1. Both the Belgian and Swedish The government secures a $9 million settlement with Ameris Bank over alleged redlining in Florida 10/19/2023 12:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has secured a $9 million settlement with Ameris Bank over allegations that it avoided underwriting mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities in Jacksonville, Florida, and discouraged people there from getting home loans. The bank denied violat Racial gaps in math have grown. A school tried closing theirs by teaching all kids the same classes 10/19/2023 12:02am • Hope Reed was seeing stark disparities a decade ago at her high school in the suburbs of Columbia, South Carolina. Nearly half the school's students were white, but the freshman remedial math classes were made up of almost all students of color. Reed, then chair of the math department at Blythewo Andrew Copp, Alex DeBrincat each score twice, Red Wings beat Penguins 6-3 10/18/2023 11:16pm • DETROIT (AP) — Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat each scored twice, Ville Husso made 30 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night. “We have a lot of depth here and you can see that every line can score,” said DeBrincat, one of the many players acquired by Movie Review: In 'Nyad,' Jodie Foster swims away with a showcase for Annette Bening 10/18/2023 10:00pm • In “Nyad,” there are two feats of perseverance on display. First, there is the ceaseless determination of Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) to accomplish a marathon swim from Cuba to Florida across 103 miles of open, shark-infested waters. Then there is the mettle of Nyad's support team to tolerate th Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh tells the story behind his 'straight off the couch' intro 10/18/2023 08:48pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After overcoming a major knee injury and playing for the first time in more than a year, all New York Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh wanted to do was call his wife and hear her voice. When Angela Viscount took the call at the couple's Arizona home, Pugh didn't ge 6 of the Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 10/18/2023 08:00pm • Investing pioneer John Bogle, author of "The Clash of the Cultures: Investment vs. Speculation," once wrote: "Investors need to understand not only the magic of compounding long-term returns, but the tyranny of compounding costs; costs that ultimately overwhelm that magic." What Bogle meant by this 8 Best Stocks to Buy Now With $1,000 10/18/2023 08:00pm • If you have an extra $1,000 sitting in a savings or checking account, one of the best ways to earn a return on that money is to invest in the stock market. If you're new to investing, buying a low-cost S&P 500 exchange-traded fund, such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ticker: SPY), is a relat Payday Loan Consolidation: What You Need to Know 10/18/2023 08:00pm • Payday loans are designed to be short-term loans for modest amounts to bridge the gap from today until payday. While they can quickly get you the cash you need, those fast funds come with a price. While some states cap the interest rate, others allow lenders to charge annual percentage rates in exce Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers 10/18/2023 06:30pm • Delta Air Lines is backtracking slightly on changes it previously announced in its frequent-flyer program, but it still plans to reshape SkyMiles to favor big spenders over customers who take the most flights. Delta outlined the revisions in an email from CEO Ed Bastian to SkyMiles members on Wednes Four easy ways to help make home efficiency upgrades more affordable 10/18/2023 05:20pm • This content is provided by Washington Gas. Upgrading your home to be more energy-efficient can be costly. In fact, furnaces and water heaters can be some of the most expensive equipment homeowners can buy. While high-efficiency water heating and furnace equipment can be costly up-front, choosing Equifax: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 10/18/2023 04:56pm • ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Equifax Inc. (EFX) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $162.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of $1.31. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.76 per share. The results did not meet Wall Discover: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 10/18/2023 04:32pm • RIVERWOODS, Ill. (AP) — RIVERWOODS, Ill. (AP) — Discover Financial Services (DFS) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $683 million. On a per-share basis, the Riverwoods, Illinois-based company said it had net income of $2.59. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The aver Bigger, deeper and stronger: Big 12 welcomes 4 new schools to college basketball's best league 10/18/2023 02:39pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Boynton remembers vividly his first season leading Oklahoma State. He was just 35 at the time. Never been a head coach at any level, much less at a Power Five program. And with just one year on the Cowboys' bench as an assistant, Boynton was picked to replace Brad Und