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Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes 04/16/2024 07:42pm • QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador on Tuesday began to ration electricity in the country's main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants that produce about 75% of the nation’s power. The power cuts were announced on Monda Former Michigan House leader and wife charged with misusing political funds 04/16/2024 06:03pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors charged the former leader of the Michigan House and his wife with financial crimes Tuesday, alleging they milked political accounts for personal travel, housing and other benefits while the Republican lawmaker was raising millions of dollars from his powerful post Bank of America's Q1 profits fall 18% on higher expenses, charge-offs 04/16/2024 10:49am • NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America said its first-quarter profits fell 18%, as the bank dealt with rising expenses due to the impact of higher interest rates. But the results beat analysts' estimates. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank posted a profit of $6.67 billion, or 76 cents per share, c Audit says Arkansas governor's office potentially violated laws with $19,000 lectern purchase 04/15/2024 09:26pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ' office potentially violated state laws on purchasing, state property and government records when it purchased a $19,000 lectern for the Republican governor that's prompted nationwide attention, an audit requested by lawmakers said Mon Why You Might Want to Get a Credit Card From a Small Bank or Credit Union 04/15/2024 08:00pm • If you're chasing maximum rewards and benefits, large credit card issuers, including American Express, Capital One, Discover and Chase, generally offer the best options. But if savings are a higher priority for you than earning, don't overlook small credit card issuers. A Consumer Financial Protecti Robinhood Introduces its First Credit Card 04/15/2024 08:00pm • With free accounts and trades starting at just $1, Robinhood has become a popular platform for beginning investors. Expanding on this popularity, the Robinhood Gold Card launched in March 2024. This credit card earns unlimited 3% cash back on every purchase, and includes complimentary perks like tra Tax day is underway. Here are some tips to navigate it 04/15/2024 11:49am • NEW YORK (AP) — April 15 is the last day to submit tax returns for 2023. If you left your tax filing to the last minute, you’re not alone. The IRS says it has received more than 100 million tax returns, with tens of millions more expected. If you need more time, today is also the deadline to fil Airline Credit Card vs. Flexible Points: Which One is Best? 04/14/2024 08:00pm • Earning airline miles, hotel points and flexible points helps travelers save money when booking trips. There are dozens of travel rewards credit cards to choose from, so it can be challenging for people to decide between an airline credit card and flexible points cards. Both types of rewards cards h Americans are saving less these days. Here’s why and what that means 04/14/2024 07:30am • Washington (CNN) — Americans haven’t been stashing money into their savings accounts like they used to, according to government statistics. That’s part of the reason why consumer spending has been so robust since the economy ascended from pandemic depths, despite high inflation and elevated in Dubois, Roy end long goal droughts to propel Kings to 3-1 victory over Ducks 04/14/2024 02:15am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy ended long goal droughts and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Saturday night to remain in third place in the Pacific Division. Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who have won five of their last six, and David Rittich stopped Tips to keep your information safe, as DC police warn of credit card skimming devices 04/13/2024 12:04pm • D.C. police are warning residents about a spike in credit card readers used to steal information, otherwise known as skimmers, at retailers in the area. Credit card skimming devices have been located by employees and removed from five establishments across the District from March 25 through Apri Jury convicts former DEA agent of obstruction but fails to reach verdict on Buffalo bribery charges 04/12/2024 07:35pm • BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A federal jury on Friday convicted a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent of obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents. But jurors acquitted Joseph Bongiovanni of a charge that he improperly wiped his DEA cellphone and failed to reach a verdict on a dozen 9 red flags that could trigger an audit 04/11/2024 08:00pm • An audit occurs when the IRS chooses to review a taxpayer's accounts and financial information to ensure they reported all required income and followed all tax laws. According to a 2023 report from Syracuse University's Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, the IRS audited 3.8 out of every What You Should Know About Co-Owning a House 04/11/2024 08:00pm • Home prices have increased at a staggering rate since the pandemic, leaving many wondering whether they can afford to own a home on their own. Between December 2019 and December 2023, national home prices increased 46.3%, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. As a result, How to Improve Your Credit After Financial Trauma 04/11/2024 08:00pm • There are many ways that cause people to fall into financial hardship, such as an unexpected medical bill, a sudden job loss or a case of fraud. However, money problems can be caused by something more complex, such as financial trauma. Different from everyday short-term financial stressors, financia