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Mortgages for Seniors: Everything You Need to Know 07/05/2023 08:00pm • If you're at or near retirement and looking for a new mortgage, it might call for more preparation than any previous home purchases. While many in their 60s and 70s are still working full time and may be able to handle a mortgage more easily than someone who is retired, it's still a good idea to con 8 of the Best BlackRock Funds to Buy for Your IRA 07/05/2023 08:00pm • With thousands of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, now on the market, no one fund is right for every investor. Even just at industry leader BlackRock, there are more than 400 choices, according to ETF.com. Which one is right for you, especially as a retirement investor? We asked experts at VettaFi an 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $5 07/05/2023 08:00pm • It can be a challenge looking for good cheap stocks. It's a huge pile to sift through. As of the end of June, there were more than 1,850 stocks listed on the major American exchanges that were trading for $5 per share or less. Most companies that end up trading for less than $5 have at least one maj What Happens if You Default on a Loan? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • You may take out a loan, fully intending to pay it back, but then the unexpected happens: You default, failing to repay your debt. Even responsible borrowers can default on loans. Job loss, lost wages and other blows can lead to loan defaults, as can unexpected events, such as the coronavirus pandem College Tuition Payment Plans: A Guide 07/05/2023 08:00pm • As the bill for college rises nationally, some families seek alternative ways to pay tuition and avoid student loan debt. Rather than struggling to pay the large sum of tuition and other fees all at once, an installment plan breaks up the cost into multiple smaller payments over a period of time. "I 7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs 07/05/2023 08:00pm • One of the best ways investors can compound their returns quicker is by reinvesting dividends. While these payments from a company can be withdrawn for income needs, they may offer a substantially higher benefit if investors delay gratification and reinvest them to buy more shares. For example, the US judge recommends settlement over management of the Rio Grande 07/05/2023 06:53pm • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has recommended that the U.S. Supreme Court approve a settlement among three Western states over the management of one of North America’s longest rivers. U.S. Circuit Judge Michael Melloy, the special master overseeing the case, outlined his recommendati How to prepare for the resumption of federal student loan payments 07/05/2023 06:24pm • For more than three years, borrowers had relief from federal student loan payments, but the pandemic-related pause is ending in October. The Department of Education says you'll get your first bill in September or October, and you'll have 21 days to make your first payment. Financial adviser Ba NC--Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/05/2023 01:33pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov German Cabinet approves a lower 2024 budget as it eyes a return to financial 'normality' 07/05/2023 09:37am • BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft 2024 budget that foresees lower spending, with defense among the exceptions, as Europe's biggest economy sticks to rules limiting borrowing that were suspended during the coronavirus pandemic. The government's plan calls for spending of A troubled new power plant leaves Jordan in debt to China, raising concerns over Beijing's influence 07/05/2023 09:34am • ATTARAT, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s Attarat power plant was envisioned as a landmark project promising to provide the desert kingdom with a major source of energy while solidifying its relations with China. But weeks after its official opening, the site, a sea of black, crumbly rock in the barren de 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 07/04/2023 08:00pm • Outside of a 401(k), the next-best account to grow a nest egg over time is the Roth IRA. For those who qualify, investing in a Roth IRA can lead to significantly higher net returns compared to a regular taxable brokerage account thanks to a unique array of advantages. "A Roth IRA is an account that How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast 07/04/2023 08:00pm • No one likes to be in debt, but pushing yourself to pay off your debt as fast as possible isn't always the right answer either. Federal student loan payments are scheduled to resume in October after a pause of more than three years spurred by the pandemic. Once payments resume, you may feel inspired 7 of the Best Growth Funds to Buy and Hold 07/04/2023 08:00pm • Just like there are different flavors of ice cream, there are also different flavors of stocks. Within the equity universe, investors are free to pick and choose from a variety of market caps, such as small-, mid- and large-cap stocks, as well as factors such as value, dividend, volatility or growth What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Student Loans? 07/04/2023 08:00pm • With inflation pushing prices up and putting pressure on countless American wallets, those with qualifying federal student loans have received a welcome break. Since March 2020, many borrowers have enjoyed a pandemic reprieve on payments -- including a pause on interest accumulation. But after multi