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Eagle Point: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/15/2023 08:10am • GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Eagle Point Credit Co. (ECC) on Tuesday reported profit of $6.5 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 11 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to 32 ce Millennial Money: Are luxury investments a good idea in this economy? 08/15/2023 07:00am • Some people collect luxury goods such as investment pieces. Think of a Birkin bag, art by the legendary Jean-Michel Basquiat or a Rolex. Anything considered timeless or high-quality and that appreciates in value can be called an investment piece. The luxury market tends to be more resilient than oth Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill takes to the skies with his pilot's license 08/15/2023 06:00am • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee running back Derrick Henry is delighted that his Titans teammate Ryan Tannehill enjoys flying and earned his pilot's license this summer. Just don't expect him to join his quarterback in a small plane anytime soon. “Oh, no! I am not going up there," the bruisin Lindor becomes first Met with 20 steals, 20 homers since 2008 as New York beats Pirates 7-2 08/14/2023 11:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor became the first Met to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases since 2008 as New York beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Monday night to win consecutive games for the first time in more than two weeks. Jonathan Araúz hit a two-run homer while Daniel Vogelbach and Homeowners weigh pros and cons of being 'locked in' 08/14/2023 10:08pm • Many homeowners are feeling "locked in" right now. Either they have a low interest rate that they can't afford to give up, or they simply can't find another house to buy. "We're seeing this all over the country," said Michael Gifford, a career real estate expert and the CEO of Splitero, a company What Is a Prime Credit Score? 08/14/2023 08:00pm • When you apply for a loan, the lender checks your credit. Often, lenders sort applicants into categories based on their credit scores, including subprime, prime and superprime. If your credit score is in the prime tier, you likely have good credit. What Credit Scores Qualify As Prime?FICO scores and Everything You Need to Know About Land Loans 08/14/2023 08:00pm • Buying land can open potential for business, investment or building a home, but lenders typically don't offer traditional mortgages for land without a valuable structure on it such as a home. Specialized land loans can be used to finance land purchases, but you should understand the limitations, ben Best Budget Apps 08/14/2023 08:00pm • With smartphones playing a pivotal role in our daily lives, it only makes sense that they would eventually become an integral part of money management. Today, consumers who want to budget and track their spending can choose from a variety of robust app options. These often go beyond basic budgeting AP African American Studies course won't count toward graduation credit in Arkansas 08/14/2023 07:17pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas education officials on Monday said an Advanced Placement course on African American studies won't count toward a student's graduation credit, prompting criticism from Black lawmakers who said the move sends the wrong message. The Arkansas Department of Education UBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases 08/14/2023 03:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — UBS will pay U.S. authorities $1.44 billion to settle the last lingering legal case over Wall Street's role in the housing bubble of the early 2000s, which ultimately led to the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession. The Swiss bank agreed to pay a civil penalty over how it han Intuit executive Chriss to become president and CEO of PayPal 08/14/2023 11:20am • Intuit executive Alex Chriss will become the president and CEO of digital payments company PayPal next month. Chriss will take over the CEO post from Dan Schulman, who told PayPal's board in February that he planned to retire at the end of the year. Schulman will stay on PayPal's board until its nex High-yield savings: How it can help you on your next summer vacation 08/14/2023 10:40am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. Planning your dream summer vacation can be exciting, but in today’s time, it can also pose financial challenges. As you start planning next year’s getaway, you may want to consider opening a high-yield savings accoun Federal student loan pause ends next month, some borrowers expect budgets to take a major hit 08/14/2023 09:40am • Interest on those federal student loans picks back up next month and payments will be due in October, marking the end of a more than three-year pause on payments. The unprecedented suspension provided relief for millions of borrowers faced with the financial fallout of the pandemic. Now, the tran A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago 08/14/2023 08:19am • More than 6,000 people representing scores of religions and belief systems are expected to convene in Chicago starting Monday for what organizers bill as the world’s largest gathering of interfaith leaders. For the Parliament of the World’s Religions, the week-long event marks a return to its ro Ways to save money on a tight budget 08/14/2023 05:57am • More than half of Americans are currently living paycheck to paycheck, and when funds are tight, it can be easy to get distraught and feel like the situation is permanent. But even in tough financial times, there are strategies you can employ every day to save money. You've probably heard the cli