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Financially helping adult children? Don’t make it a loan 05/10/2021 10:55am • Almost half of parents with adult children have given them money since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to help them cover emergency expenses, often sacrificing themselves to do so, according to a recent survey conducted by CreditCards.com. The average is more than $4,100, and it is twice t El Salvador Government Defiant After Ousting Supreme Court Judges 05/07/2021 12:00am • SANTA TECLA, El Salvador -- Critics of President Nayib Bukele aren't surprised by his allied lawmakers' May 1 vote to remove top judges from the country's highest court, which has drawn criticism at home and abroad. Observers have long warned about the possibility of the young president using autho State Protections for Student Loan Borrowers: What to Know 05/05/2021 12:00am • States have been paying increasing attention to student loan borrowers in recent years. In response to rising student loan debt balances, at least 13 states have enacted laws since 2015 to expand oversight of student loan lenders and servicers, and many states have created resources to protect stud Everything You Need to Know About EBITDA 05/05/2021 12:00am • Investors should use a variety of tools for understanding a company's valuation before buying its stock. One of those valuation measurements is called EBITDA, an acronym for "earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization." While it shouldn't be used alone, EBITDA can provide investo 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for May 05/03/2021 12:00am • Stocks hit more all-time highs in April, driven by the beginning of earnings season, improving economic conditions, more multitrillion-dollar spending plans and a Federal Reserve intent upon supporting the American economy at all costs. Interest rates also fell slightly, with the yield on the 10-ye DC could nix law barring drivers who owe fees from getting, renewing license 04/30/2021 11:32pm • The District could end the practice of withholding the driver's licenses of residents who owe fees or fines to the D.C. government. Council members Elissa Silverman and Robert White, both At-Large members, have introduced legislation that would end the practice, which they said has a disproportio Judge: Kushner's apartment company violated Md. consumer laws 04/30/2021 10:46am • BALTIMORE (AP) — A judge in Maryland has ruled that an apartment company co-owned by Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump's son-in-law, repeatedly violated state consumer protection laws by collecting debts without required licenses, charging tenants improper fees and misrepresenting the c A Stock Market Outlook for the Second Quarter 04/29/2021 12:00am • The S&P 500 gained more than 6% in the first quarter of 2021. Energy and financial services were some of the best performing sectors, rebounding strongly after a difficult 2020.The technology sector trailed the overall market for the quarter. The bond market fell during the quarter with optimis Pa. residents owe Md. $20M in tolls; Md. lawmakers want toll reciprocity deal 04/28/2021 07:57pm • Dozens of state lawmakers signed their names to a letter asking a group of Maryland's top leaders, including the governor, to force the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) to enter into a toll reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania. The letter, which was sent to the Board of Public Works wi College Loans: What High School Seniors Must Know 04/28/2021 12:00am • Senior year of high school is a big time of transition and change, and this year feelings of uncertainty about the future are undoubtedly heightened amid the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. In particular, the decision about whether to borrow student loans to finance your next steps af Pay It Plan It From American Express: How to Use It 04/28/2021 12:00am • American Express offers payment flexibility with Pay It Plan It. You can choose to pay off small purchases on your American Express credit card, or set up a payment plan for larger purchases. If you're planning to carry a balance, the Plan It option could help you save on interest. Here's what you 9 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2021 04/28/2021 12:00am • Analysts love these small-cap stocks.After a volatile and unpredictable 2020, the U.S. economy appears ready for a significant rebound in 2021. During the early stages of economic growth cycles, many investors are once again willing to take risks on small-cap stocks. In the past six months, the smal Common Misconceptions About 529 Plans 04/27/2021 12:00am • A college education is often one of the biggest investments a family will ever make, but awareness and misconceptions about 529 plans can hold them back from saving for education costs. 529 plans allow families and individuals to set aside money for educational expenses in a tax-advantaged account. Upfront underwriting gives homebuyers an edge in today’s competitive real estate market 04/26/2021 10:02am • The real estate market is booming for sellers — and that means buyers have to be proactive to get the home they want. One way to stay ahead of the pack is through a process called upfront underwriting. It basically means you’ve already done all the work and have been approved for a mortgage l 17 Ways to Find Quick Cash 04/26/2021 12:00am • Let's say you need fast cash to pay off a debt, cover rent or pay for an emergency repair. 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