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7 Best Oil Stocks to Buy for Exposure to Crude Prices 04/13/2023 08:00pm • With the global economic recovery from the pandemic and oil-market disruption from the Russia-Ukraine war, the energy sector has been the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 for the past year. While oil prices have pulled back recently, they've been making a strong comeback over the past month The Higher Price of Gold Reflects Recession Worries 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Even those investors who don't have any gold or shares of gold mining stocks in their portfolios may want to pay attention to the precious metal, which is approaching a record high above $2,000. In the 1920s, economist John Maynard Keynes called the gold standard a "barbarous relic." But even though How Do Personal Loans Work? 04/13/2023 08:00pm • Personal loans are one way to get financing for a major expense, often at an affordable rate compared to credit cards and other high-interest borrowing options. However, before you get too deep into researching the best personal loan lenders, make sure you understand how a personal loan works and wh Biden admin celebrates new bridges as campaign season nears 04/13/2023 05:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges across the country, closing out a three-week tour to highlight the benefits of infrastructure investments in local communities. Events in four states on Thursday marked th Supreme Court won't block $6B student debt relief settlement 04/13/2023 04:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a roughly $6 billion legal settlement to go forward that will cancel student loans for hundreds of thousands of borrowers who say they were misled by their schools. The justices did not comment in rejecting an emergency plea from Everglades C Manchester United fans growing impatient for sale of club 04/13/2023 04:24pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Nearly five months after the Glazer family put Manchester United on the market, the iconic soccer club's fans are growing impatient as the proposed sale goes on. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe are both hoping to take In 'Florida Man,' Edgar Ramirez 'has fun with' popular meme 04/13/2023 03:28pm • Edgar Ramirez says his new series “Florida Man,” now on Netflix, may share a name with the popular meme of the same name, but it is not making fun of the state or its residents. “It does not make fun of that, it has fun with it, which is completely different,” said Ramirez in an interview. I When Is the Best Time to Pay My Credit Card Bill? 04/12/2023 08:00pm • Timing is everything, especially when paying your credit card bill. If you want to avoid penalties, plan to pay your credit card bill by the due date. But an early credit card payment might make sense if you want to improve your credit score and save on interest charges. When Is the Best Time to Pay Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Are Holding Out for Lower Rates 04/11/2023 08:00pm • The 2023 spring homebuying season is right around the corner -- and higher mortgage rates have some homebuyers feeling "extremely" stressed as many are forced to cut their home price budgets, according to a March 2023 survey by U.S. News. Between March 23 and 27, U.S. News ran a nationwide survey of 7 of the Best Tax-Free Municipal Bond Funds 04/11/2023 08:00pm • After maximizing contributions to tax-advantaged accounts like a Roth IRA or 401(k), most investors will begin contributing to a taxable brokerage account. In general, the same principles for asset allocation still apply here -- stocks drive returns but carry the majority of the risk, while bonds pr How to Choose a Credit Card: 5 Simple Steps 04/11/2023 08:00pm • Key Takeaways -- You can learn how to choose a credit card by following five steps.-- Based on your credit score, focus on credit cards that you are more likely to get approved for.-- Choose a type of credit card that you don't currently possess.-- Before applying for a credit card, compare cards so Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea? 04/11/2023 08:00pm • If you're wondering whether debt consolidation makes sense for your finances, the answer is a resounding it depends. Debt consolidation could allow you to combine your debts into one and save money. But factors such as your credit score and financial habits can influence whether consolidating debt w How to Handle Taxes When You Live and Work in a Different State 04/11/2023 08:00pm • If you live in one state and work in another, taxes can be complicated. And the rules can vary significantly from state to state. Some states with a lot of commuters have reciprocity agreements, so you're only taxed by your state of residence even if you cross state lines to go to work. Other states General Assembly caps session that saw passage of top Democratic priorities, renewed partnership with governor 04/11/2023 12:21pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. An angry Republican walk-off in the House of Delegates and a photo finish in the Senate ended the 2023 session of the Maryland General Ass Md. General Assembly caps session passing top Democratic priorities, renewed partnership with governor 04/11/2023 05:30am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. An angry Republican walk-off in the House of Delegates and a photo finish in the Senate ended the 2023 session of the Maryland General A