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Should You Take Out a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? 03/13/2024 08:00pm • If you are deep in credit card debt and struggling to climb out of the hole, a personal loan might seem like a good way to turn around a bad situation. A personal loan is a lump sum of money that you borrow from a bank, credit union or online lender and pay back in installments over a fixed period. Is a 401(k) Worth It in 2024? Pros, Cons and Costs 03/13/2024 08:00pm • Contributing to a 401(k) plan offered by your employer is an easy way to set aside funds for retirement. These accounts are designed for long-term saving and include some key advantages over other types of investment accounts. However, you'll want to be aware of the potential downsides of a 401(k). West Virginia starts search for a new men's basketball coach after 9-23 season 03/13/2024 04:10pm • West Virginia opened a search for a new men’s basketball coach Wednesday as it tries to put behind one of the worst seasons in school history. Interim coach Josh Eilert led the Mountaineers to a 9-23 mark, including a loss to Cincinnati in the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday. West Virginia set a scho Chinese stocks slide as investors maintain caution after US inflation report 03/13/2024 04:40am • HONG KONG (AP) — China stocks were lower Wednesday after the overnight United States inflation report that signaled a diminished possibility of the Fed's rate cut made investors cautious. Hong Kong stocks edged less than 0.1% lower at 17,082.11, ending its three consecutive days of gain. Hang Seng Elderly retirees face big losses after Chinese trust goes bust, reflecting turbulent economy 03/13/2024 01:23am • CHENGDU, China (AP) — Some investors in a troubled trust fund in China are facing financial ruin under a government plan to return a fraction of their money, casualties of a slump in the property industry and a broader economic slowdown. Sichuan Trust, headquartered in the southwest city of Cheng West Virginia governor vies for Manchin's US Senate seat, while moonlighting as girls hoops coach 03/12/2024 07:58pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — When West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice recently returned to the spotlight, it wasn’t as the state's top executive. Or a wealthy businessman. Or even as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. The term-limited Republican was instead back on the court, guiding a high school team in Editorial Roundup: United States 03/12/2024 03:35pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: March 11 The Washington Post on Biden, taxes and the middle class Like most presidential budgets before it, President Biden’s fiscal 2025 tax and spending blueprint is more of a political statement than an actual legislative proposal Former Jaguars financial manager who pled guilty to stealing $22M from team gets 78 months in prison 03/12/2024 02:02pm • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager who pled guilty to stealing more than $22 million from the NFL franchise through its virtual credit card program was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison Tuesday. Judge Henry Lee Adams Jr. sentenced Amit Patel, 31, in U. Jim Ratcliffe's minority investment in Man United has already cost club nearly $44 million in fees 03/12/2024 09:28am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jim Ratcliffe's minority investment in Manchester United has already cost the club $43.78 million in fees, according to financial figures released Tuesday. United's latest quarterly results also showed current gross debts of nearly $1 billion. Ratcliffe, the British bi Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs 03/11/2024 10:27pm • MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters' attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Unlikely to pass the House and Senate to become l Being aware of scams while paying your credit card debt 03/11/2024 08:48pm • Credit card debt may be taking over your savings. But experts said before you turn to a debt relief program to help you pay it off, watch out for scammers. The Federal Trade Commission said there are plenty of offers that may sound like a perfect solution, but not all of them are legitimate. Where to Get Help With Closing Costs 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Closing cost assistance can take the sting out of coming up with the cash needed to close on your mortgage. There are a variety of programs that provide help with closing costs, but you'll usually need to meet certain requirements to qualify. Don't assume you won't be eligible -- there are programs Tax Filing in 2024: How to Choose Your Filing Status 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Deciding how to choose your tax status seems like it should be easy. But it's really not. A couple years ago, the Internal Revenue Service website listed filing the wrong tax status as one of the most common errors that a taxpayer can make. Keep reading to decide which one to choose. What Tax Status Are You Too Old for Medical School? 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Prospective students who are trying to determine if they are too old for medical school occasionally ask, "What are my chances for getting in? " I will address the ideal candidate, but first I want to consider some factors that have become problematic for some older applicants. Financial Implication Where to watch this year's Oscar-winning films online 03/11/2024 02:09pm • The Oscars are over and the winners are now on the books, but you're still behind on watching? No worries. Here's a guide on where to watch Sunday's triumphant, though nominees that missed out on a statuette are worthy, too. Think “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Rustin,” “Pas