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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street
07/02/2024 12:56am • HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after stocks advanced on Wall Street and yields jumped in the U.S. bond market as election-related issues swayed markets worldwide. U.S. futures fell and oil prices rose. The Japanese yen fell to near a fresh 38-year low, reaching 161.66 yen to the
Puerto Rico approves electricity rate increase weeks after massive blackout
07/01/2024 08:49pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Ricans were hit Monday with a 4.6% increase in electricity rates through September, in a blow to 3.2 million people who struggle with chronic power outages as the U.S. territory’s grid keeps deteriorating. For clients who consume 800 kilowatt hours, the new ra
9 of the Best REITs to Buy for 2024
07/01/2024 08:00pm • Real estate investments can be an excellent way to earn returns, generate cash flow, hedge against inflation and diversify an investment portfolio. But for many investors, buying physical properties can be costly, difficult and risky. Instead, investors can buy shares of diversified real estate inve
Are Your Monthly Subscriptions Worth It?
07/01/2024 08:00pm • Lots of Americans pay for monthly subscriptions that can range from less than $10 to more than $100 per month. These include goods like cosmetics, food and drink, pet items, and wine clubs and gourmet edibles, as well as services like credit monitoring and streaming apps. If you're trying to cut dow
5 Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand Out
07/01/2024 08:00pm • It's no secret college is expensive. One way to alleviate the cost burden is through scholarships, a form of financial aid that doesn't need to be repaid. Scholarships can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, but winning them requires strong credentials and a well-crafted es
These Are the Tax Breaks You Can Get When You Buy a House
07/01/2024 08:00pm • One of the biggest benefits of homeownership is tax breaks. If you're a homeowner, tax credits and deductions could save you thousands of dollars per year. But are there tax credits for buying a house? And what about deductions? To help you come next tax season, here are tax credits and deductions y
What Are Meme Stocks?
07/01/2024 08:00pm • The meme stock craze has ties to the COVID-19 pandemic, when lockdowns, economic stimulus efforts and soaring stocks attracted more investors to the stock market. Many stocks excelled from April 2020 to November 2021, as record-low interest rates and stimulus policies propelled the market to new hig
How much do you need to make to live comfortably?
07/01/2024 05:07pm • Not many Americans feel financially secure and believe they need to make close to $186,000 on average to change that, according to personal finance website Bankrate’s annual Financial Freedom Survey. The survey found 25% of Americans say they’re secure financially, which is down from 28% in 2
Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward
07/01/2024 04:26pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers, putting on hold a ruling last week by a lower court. The ruling from the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals puts back on t
Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
07/01/2024 01:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy filing comes after months of a series of financial struggles for the company and piling unpaid bills. Chicken Soup for the Soul has accu
Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion
07/01/2024 12:35pm • ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice. Boeing previously owned Spirit, and the purchase would r
The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here's what to know
07/01/2024 11:04am • LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. The center-right Conserva
In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
07/01/2024 10:13am • HARTLEPOOL, England (AP) — A lot of politicians have promised change to voters in Hartlepool, a wind-whipped port town in northeast England. For decades, Labour Party representatives said they would fight for working people, even as well-paid industrial jobs disappeared. Later, Conservatives under
Economic turmoil in Bolivia fuels distrust in government and its claim of a 'failed coup'
07/01/2024 01:14am • LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Signs reading “I'm buying dollars” line the doors of Víctor Vargas’ shoe shop in the heart of Bolivia’s biggest city, a desperate attempt to keep his family business alive. Just a few years ago, the 45-year-old Vargas would unlock the doors at 8 a.m. to a crush of c
What Is a Good Credit Score?
06/30/2024 08:00pm • What is considered a good credit score depends on the type of credit score used. You have multiple credit scores, but the most popular type of score is FICO, followed by VantageScore. Even within each type of score, there are multiple score versions offered to lenders when they want to check your cr
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