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The devoutly private faith is known to have at least 630,000 acres, including the massive Deseret cattle ranches in Central Florida. The church seems to thrive with for-profit b 9 of the Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 05/28/2021 12:00am • Analysts love these cheap stocks.With the S&P 500 near all-time highs and up nearly 90% from 2020 lows, it may seem like there are no cheap stocks left in the market. Many of the stocks trading under $10 these days are there for good reason and should be avoided at all costs. For investors willi DC to start unpaid parking ticket amnesty program 05/27/2021 11:30am • In another sign of a return to normal life in D.C. parking enforcement will start up again soon -- but so will a way to pay off your old tickets without penalties. On Tuesday, June 1, the District will kick off a four-month unpaid ticket amnesty program. 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However, it will likely be decades before the world weans itself off of fossil fuels completely, and there is plenty of money to be made in oi 10 Most Expensive Private Medical Schools 05/25/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: 12 easy ways to pay off debt 05/24/2021 10:35am • Are you swimming in debt and don't know how you're ever going to pay it off? You're not alone. If you're looking for easy ways to cut down your debt, including intuitive tweaks to your debt payoff strategies and habits, follow the advice of these experts. Before you start repaying debt, take a mo Books and literary gifts for that newly minted graduate 05/22/2021 10:40pm • If you have a smart young graduate in your life, a book always seems like a thoughtful gift. But, you shouldn't buy just any old book, says Ron Charles of the Washington Post's Book Club. In his most recent newsletter, he notes that there are better options than the nostalgic "Oh, the Places You' St. Mary's man who stole nearly $300K in dating site scams pleads guilty 05/21/2021 06:35pm • A St. Mary's County, Maryland, man pleaded guilty to crimes related to posing as a service member and scamming several women using online dating sites, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. According to a news release, 39-year-old Eugene Johnson, of Leonard What Are Stablecoins and How Can I Invest in Them? 05/21/2021 12:00am • For investors interested in gaining exposure to cryptocurrency but worried about rampant volatility, stablecoins may be worth a look. While cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have disrupted the way many investors interact and think about money, traditional investors may opt to steer clear 8 Stocks That Are Good Inflation Investments 05/21/2021 12:00am • Analysts recommend these inflation stocks.The stock market took a hit when the U.S. Department of Labor recently reported the consumer price index jumped 4.2% in April, its largest gain since 2008. The Federal Reserve dismissed inflation as "transitory" and a symptom of a reopening economy. However, Va. launches new website to help streamline the process for those seeking pardons 05/20/2021 12:35pm • Virginia has launched a website that Gov. Ralph Northam says will streamline the commonwealth's process for granting clemency, which includes a portal to submit petitions. Virginia abolished parole in 1995, mandating that all prisoners serve at least 85% of their sentences before being considered Financial Advisor Versus Financial Planner: What's the Difference? 05/20/2021 12:00am • A rose by any other name may still be a rose, but is a financial advisor who calls himself a financial planner still a financial advisor? That's the real question. The difference between a financial advisor and financial planner is a subject that's debated in the financial services industry, but to