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Personal Finance Questions to Ask Yourself Now 08/22/2023 08:00pm • The journey toward financial security is one that -- for many -- includes lots of ups and downs along the way. One way to ensure you're making progress toward your long-term goals is by doing periodic check-ins with yourself. "Don't be an ostrich when it comes to your financial situation," says Terr Federal judge orders utility to turn over customer information amid reports of improper water use 08/22/2023 06:29pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Mississippi’s largest electric utility to turn over information on customers in and around the capital city who might be using water without paying for it. In a Monday court filing, U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate granted a motion by Ted Millennial Money: Do you need a prenup? 08/22/2023 08:22am • Prenuptial or premarital agreements, often called “prenups,” have a reputation for being a tool the ultra-wealthy use to protect their assets. But as marriages have evolved, so have prenups — and they might have more uses than you think. Prenups can give couples an opportunity to communicat The initial online search that spurred a raid on a Kansas paper was legal, a state agency says 08/21/2023 11:07pm • MARION, Kan. (AP) — The initial online search of a state website that led a central Kansas police chief to raid a local weekly newspaper was legal, a spokesperson for the agency that maintains the site said Monday, as newly released video showed the publisher's 98-year-old mother protesting a sear How Work-Study Can Make College More Affordable 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Two in five of the nation's full-time undergraduates work jobs in addition to their responsibilities as college students. Many of them land those jobs through the federal work-study program. The work-study program is a type of need-based financial aid that allows students to work part-time jobs and 20 Practical Ways Seniors Can Cut Expenses 08/21/2023 08:00pm • If you're a retired senior citizen, there's a good chance you're living on a fixed income. That means you're probably on the hunt for ideas to save money. You're in luck. Some of these money-saving strategies will work for any age, but most are aimed at people in their 60s or older. Hopefully they'l 7 of the Best Tax-Free Municipal Bond Funds 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Bond investing is a tried-and-true strategy for many who seek consistent income from their portfolios while potentially lowering volatility and drawdowns. However, it's essential for investors to recognize that not all bonds are created equal when it comes to taxation. Depending on their issuer, the Group of House conservatives unveils demands to support spending bill and avoid shutdown 08/21/2023 03:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House conservatives in a group known as the Freedom Caucus have unveiled a list of demands that they want included in a stopgap spending measure to keep the federal government running after the end of September. It's a smorgasbord of non-starters for the Democratic-controlled Se I Have to Pay Taxes on That? 08/20/2023 08:00pm • Taxes are part of life, so you're probably used to paying them, regardless of how painful it can be. A 2023 Gallup poll found that 60% of Americans think their income taxes are too high. Some unpleasant surprises, however, could be coming your way and you may owe more than you expect. Here are seven 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 08/20/2023 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something is wrong with a company. Many of these securitie How to negotiate debt with your credit card company 08/19/2023 10:45am • If you haven't been paying off your credit cards in full every month, you're not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S. household credit card debt increased by $144 billion between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023. Depending on how much debt you ha Emerging economies are pushing to end the dollar's dominance. But what's the alternative? 08/19/2023 01:08am • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Business has vanished at Kingsley Odafe’s clothing shop in Nigeria’s capital, forcing him to lay off three employees. One culprit for his troubles stands out: The U.S. dollar’s strength against the Nigerian currency, the naira, has pushed the price of garments and other Stock market today: Wall Street's dismal August drags on with 3rd straight losing week 08/18/2023 05:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street limped to the finish line of its third losing week in a row on Friday. The S&P 500 barely budged as it ended the week with a loss of more than 2%, like other U.S. indexes. It edged down by 0.65, or less than 0.1%, to 4,369.71. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added Argentina's anti-establishment candidate Milei engages IMF in economic talks after shock primary win 08/18/2023 04:16pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s right-wing populist presidential candidate Javier Milei met Friday with International Monetary Fund officials to explain his economic proposals for the country, days after he became the surprise front-runner for the October election. Milei, an anti-esta WeWork's future: What to know after the company sounds the alarm on its ability to stay in business 08/18/2023 10:58am • NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork has sounded the alarm on its ability to stay in business, prompting speculation around the future of the troubled workspace-sharing company. Last week, WeWork warned there was “substantial doubt” about the New York-based company's “ability to continue as a going concer