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As the world's problems grow more challenging, the head of the United Nations gets bleaker 09/23/2023 12:06am • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — At the annual meeting of world leaders last year, the U.N. chief sounded a global alarm about the survival of humanity and the planet. This year, the alarm rang louder and more ominously, and the message was even more pressing: Wake up and take action — right now. Secretary See How Average Student Loan Debt Has Changed 09/21/2023 08:00pm • Average student loan debt has been on the rise as families try to keep up with soaring college costs. Though 2022 college graduates who borrowed to pay for school took out, on average, $302 less in loans compared with the prior year, the average total student debt continues to hover near $30,000, ac How to Save $15 a Day 09/21/2023 08:00pm • Saving $15 a day might be easier than you think. It's a good idea, too, since having a savings account to fall back on if times get tough can give you peace of mind. Too many Americans don't have this safety net, however. A 2023 YouGov poll found that one in 10 U.S. consumers don't have any money in How to Save on Everyday Expenses 09/21/2023 08:00pm • When money is tight, building a budget is difficult. At some point, trimming discretionary spending can only help so much. When your required bills and everyday expenses like food and gas outpace your earnings, you'll need to either find another source of income or get creative about savings. The go What Is APR on a Credit Card? 09/21/2023 08:00pm • When comparing credit cards, one of the key factors to consider is the annual percentage rate, or APR. Unlike with other types of loans, credit card APR is a bit tricky to understand since it's calculated differently. And there are different credit card APRs depending on the type of card activity. T Is a 401(k) Worth It in 2023? Pros, Cons and Costs 09/21/2023 08:00pm • If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, contributing to it is an easy way to set aside funds for retirement. These accounts are designed for long-term saving and include some key advantages. However, you'll want to be aware of the potential downsides attached to a 401(k). Once you understand the pros How Much Money to Have Saved for Retirement by Age 60 09/21/2023 08:00pm • If you're in your 40s, 50s or nearing your 60th birthday, you're probably wondering: How much money should I have saved for retirement by age 60? You may not be planning to retire at 60, but it's close to the median retirement age of most Americans. (That's age 62, according to 2023 EBRI Retirement How Panama Canal Supply Chain Issues Impact Shipping Stocks 09/21/2023 08:00pm • Products available in e-commerce stores, local marketplaces and other venues go through multiple stages of the supply chain to reach your front door. Any imbalances in this supply chain can prolong the delivery of goods and impact prices. Changes to the supply chain don't only impact the delivery of Government shutdown risk spikes as House Republicans leave town in disarray amid hard-right revolt 09/21/2023 07:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's latest funding plan in ruins and lawmakers leaving town for the weekend, there's no endgame in sight as hard-right Republicans push dangerously closer to a disruptive federal shutdown. The White House will tell federal agencies on Friday to Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people's credit scores, which could up ratings for millions 09/21/2023 04:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the Biden administration is taking the first steps toward removing medical bills from people's credit scores, which could improve ratings for millions of people. Harris said that would make it easier for them to obtain an auto loan UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent 09/21/2023 12:47pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations warned Wednesday that the “gates of hell” are at hand as climate change intensifies, and top international officials said the world's leaders still aren’t doing nearly enough to curb pollution of heat-trapping gases. They pleaded with majo How to Get Overdraft Fees Waived 09/20/2023 08:00pm • If you don't keep a close watch on your checking account balance, making a debit purchase or writing a check without enough funds in your account to cover it could end up costing you. The average overdraft fee hovers around $35, and your bank could charge you multiple fees in one day. It's bound to 7 Signs of Credit Card Fraud 09/20/2023 08:00pm • Cybercrime is a growing problem in the U.S., and there seem to be new scams you need to know about every day. But one problem everyone must be on guard for is credit card fraud. Credit card fraud can be difficult to spot and even harder to resolve. The best things you can do are to watch out for the Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday 09/20/2023 03:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have slowed in recent months but remain strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation r State governors from Arizona, New Mexico seek stronger economic ties with Taiwan 09/20/2023 02:16pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs to their landlocked states. Trade missions this week have taken New Mexico. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Arizona counterpa