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Mike Pence's foundation launches a $10 million election-year campaign to preserve Trump-era tax cuts 06/20/2024 11:01am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence’s foundation is launching a $10 million campaign to preserve the Trump-era tax cuts that are set to expire after next year as he presses conservatives not to stray from the fight before the November election. Advancing American Freedom released French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron's shadow in the upcoming early election 06/20/2024 09:42am • LE PECQ, France (AP) — Thrust into an early election sprung by his boss, France’s prime minister hopes to emerge from the campaign not only still holding the job that President Emmanuel Macron gave him less than six months ago but also as more of his own person. The 35-year-old Gabriel Attal bec Stock markets buckle from Paris to Mumbai under stress of election results: Will the US be next? 06/20/2024 08:10am • NEW YORK (AP) — Elections have consequences for financial markets. But what that means for investors is often hard to predict. Just look at France, where the threat of electoral losses for the president’s centrist party recently sent the French stock market to its worst week in more than two yea Germany and Dutch-owned operator end talks on grid sale because of budget constraints 06/20/2024 06:00am • BERLIN (AP) — A state-owned Dutch company that is the biggest electricity grid operator in Germany said Thursday that talks on selling its German business to the government in Berlin have been terminated due to the administration's budget constraints. TenneT, one of four transmission network opera Is It OK to Make Minimum Payments on Credit Cards? 06/19/2024 08:00pm • If your funds are running low and your bills are stacking up, you might be wondering whether it is OK to make minimum payments on your credit cards. The minimum payment is the smallest amount your credit card issuer will accept toward your balance each month to keep your account in good standing. Ho 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 06/19/2024 08:00pm • The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently hit 40,000 for the first time, and the S&P 500 is already well on the way to hitting the 6,000 level. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite is going up at an even faster clip. The market is in full-on boom mode right now, and the Federal Reserve seems intent o 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 06/19/2024 08:00pm • After its meeting held on June 11 and 12, the Federal Reserve announced that it would hold the Federal funds rate steady for the time being. This was disappointing news to those who want to see lower rates sooner rather than later, but it was not a surprise to most interest-rate watchers. Inflation EU criticizes France for excessive debt, putting pressure on Macron during election campaign 06/19/2024 10:08am • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm on Wednesday criticized France for running up excessive debt, a stinging rebuke at the height of an election campaign where President Emmanuel Macron is facing a strong challenge from the extreme right and the left. The EU Commission recommended EU Commission rebukes France for running up excessive debt, putting pressure on Macron during election campaign 06/19/2024 05:41am • BRUSSELS (AP) — EU Commission rebukes France for running up excessive debt, putting pressure on Macron during election campaign. Congressional Budget Office raises this year’s federal budget deficit projection by $400 billion 06/18/2024 05:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday that it projects this year’s federal budget deficit to be $400 billion higher, a 27% increase compared to its original estimate released in February. The major drivers of the change include: higher costs from the supplemental spendin Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades 06/18/2024 01:55pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations deepen their cooperation. The visit comes amid growing concerns about an arrangement in which Pyongyang provides Moscow with badly needed munitions to fuel Russia’s Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, AP-NORC poll finds 06/18/2024 08:19am • NEW YORK (AP) — Janille Williams wants to buy a house someday — but first, he has to pay down tens of thousands of dollars in medical debt. “I was hospitalized for a blood infection for three months more than ten years ago, and the bill was for more than $300,000,” said Williams, 38, a Fair 7 Best Balanced Funds to Pick Right Now 06/17/2024 08:00pm • The applications of Modern Portfolio Theory and its findings on diversification have led to the proliferation of balanced funds. A common example you're likely familiar with is the "60/40" portfolio, which consists of 60% stocks and 40% bonds. "A balanced fund is a diversified investment fund that p What Is a Credit Report? 06/17/2024 08:00pm • A credit report is essentially a financial report card that outlines how well you have managed debt. When you apply for a loan, lenders typically review your credit history to assess how risky it is to lend you money. Or a landlord might review your credit report when you apply for an apartment. Und Which Generation Has the Most Wealth? 06/17/2024 08:00pm • Owning more than you owe is the initial step toward achieving economic security. As your net worth escalates, so does your wealth. On an individual level you have considerable control over your money, from how much you earn and borrow to the amount you save and invest. Despite pandemic-related setba