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The 6 Best Vacation Loans to Fund Your Next Trip 07/10/2023 08:00pm • In desperate need of a summer getaway but a little short on savings? Is there a new niece or nephew you want to visit or a last-minute wedding to attend? If you don't want a lack of cash to stop you from boarding that plane or hitting the road, you may have to turn to a vacation loan -- which is ess 8 Top Nancy Pelosi Stocks to Buy 07/10/2023 08:00pm • Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in 2022 the Senate would soon vote on a bill banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks. However, in 2023, Democrats no longer control the House, Pelosi is no longer House speaker and there has still been no vote on congressional stock trading. Best Credit Cards for a Disney Vacation 07/10/2023 08:00pm • Disney World is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation destination for many families, but a trip to any of its parks can be a budget-buster. In fact, the average Disney World vacation for a family of four costs over $6,000. If you're hoping to take your own trip to meet the mouse, the right credit card can h 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now 07/10/2023 08:00pm • For bonds, 2022 was a year of historically high losses, incurred amidst the most aggressive interest rate hiking cycle to take place in decades. Halfway through 2023, the narrative has shifted toward the current inverted yield curve, a rare scenario where long-term fixed income securities have lower Kansas City Chiefs superfan accused in bank robbery and suspected in many more across central U.S. 07/10/2023 05:38pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A rabid Kansas City Chiefs fan known on Twitter as “ChiefsAholic” is accused of robbing a bank in Iowa, and federal authorities suspect he's responsible for bank and credit union robberies throughout the central U.S. Federal prosecutors on Monday announced that 28-year- Kansas must stop changing trans people's sex listing on driver's licenses, judge says 07/10/2023 04:21pm • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas must stop allowing transgender people to change the sex listed on their driver’s licenses, a state-court judge ordered Monday as part of a lawsuit filed by the state’s Republican attorney general. District Judge Teresa Watson's order will remain in effect for up to t Liz Weston: Saving for retirement just got more complicated 07/10/2023 10:22am • The Secure Act 2.0 legislation that passed late last year added new retirement savings options but also has a few potential catches for unsuspecting savers. Understanding these possible pitfalls may help you make better decisions, or at least be prepared for what’s to come. In my last column, I co Australia joins G7-backed 'climate club' and promises to drive down greenhouse gas emissions 07/10/2023 09:24am • BERLIN (AP) — Australia is joining the “climate club” backed by the Group of Seven major economies to take more ambitious action in tackling global warming, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday. The club was first proposed by Nobel Prize winner William Nordhaus as a way of getting count 'Don't put it off': Cost concerns aren't keeping Gen X, boomer travelers from the great getaway 07/10/2023 05:46am • This summer, WTOP is taking you on a tour and exploring how adults 50 and older are spending their travels. They may not be doing it for the 'Gram, the likes or their followers, but older adults are visiting top travel destinations, and they're not letting recent inflation get in the way of check This Week: Consumer borrowing, consumer price index, Delta Air Lines earnings 07/10/2023 03:10am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: RACKING UP DEBT Americans have been ramping up their use of credit this year. U.S. consumer borrowing, excluding mortgages and other loans secured by real estate, jumped by $23 billion in April from the previous mo Unpaid internships remain out of reach for many college students 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Internships can involve coffee runs and fetching snacks, but they can also provide college students with an introduction to their field of interest, on-the-job training and opportunities to develop networking contacts and mentors. These experiences sometimes earn students needed academic credit or l 7 of the Best Charles Schwab Mutual Funds 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Best known for its robust online brokerage and popular exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, like the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ticker: SCHD), the Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) has long been a titan in the financial services and asset management industry. However, Schwab also holds significant market The 9 Best Carry-on Backpacks of 2023 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Not sure whether to take a rolling suitcase or a travel backpack on the plane? Both types of carry-on luggage certainly have their merits, but if you like keeping your arms and hands free when traveling, a backpack is the right choice for you. Furthermore, compared to a hard-sided suitcase, it's eas 7 Best No-Load Mutual Funds 07/09/2023 08:00pm • With investing, as with most things in life, cost matters. Every dollar you pay in fees on your investments, is a dollar that isn't going toward generating returns on your money. Fewer expenses mean higher earning power and more money in your pocket to invest. One often overlooked fee on some mutual Logan Webb overcomes shaky start for a 10-strikeout, complete-game win as Giants beat Rockies 1-0 07/09/2023 07:36pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb got a standing ovation and had the crowd chanting his name as he emerged from the home dugout and headed to the mound for the ninth inning against Colorado. The scene reminded Webb of the feelings he had when pitching against the Dodgers