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Illinois governor's proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools 02/21/2024 04:10pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money to address the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing, while proposing tax increases that will mostly target business, including a major sports betting tax hike. The second-ter Germany says Europe's largest economy is in 'troubled waters' and cuts its growth forecast 02/21/2024 11:31am • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German government said Europe's largest economy was in “troubled waters” and slashed its growth forecast for this year as it struggles with a lack of skilled labor, excessive bureaucracy, high interest rates and lagging investment in new projects — while a relat Ohio's March primary highlights fracturing GOP House and state races riddled with party infighting 02/21/2024 11:25am • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Despite wielding power in both chambers of the state Legislature, Ohio’s Republican lawmakers are far from coasting through this election season as incumbents face challengers from their own party in the midst of a bitter GOP power struggle. Next month’s primary will like 'Without us, you don’t eat': Greek farmers drive tractors to parliament to demand financial help 02/20/2024 09:56pm • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Scores of bright-colored tractors were parked outside Greece's parliament Tuesday, horns blaring, as thousands of farmers angry at high production costs shifted their protests to Athens. “Without us, you don’t eat," one banner said. Some farmers carried mock coffins and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testifies for bills aimed at making housing more affordable 02/20/2024 07:47pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testified Tuesday in support of measures aimed at making housing more affordable and protecting renters, some of the governor's top priorities this legislative session. Moore, a Democrat, told lawmakers that the state is facing “a true housing cri When Will the Housing Market Crash? 02/20/2024 07:00pm • With the national median home price surpassing $400,000 since March 2023 and just 37.7% of existing homes sold during the fourth quarter of 2023 deemed affordable to families earning the median income of $96,300, it's certainly understandable that would-be homebuyers might be hoping for a price cras 3 Essential Financial Check-ins for Newly Engaged Couples 02/20/2024 07:00pm • Getting engaged kicks off one of the most exciting times in life. Amidst all the celebrations, however, couples should be preparing to merge their finances. "It's crucial to have a conversation about debt before getting married, as it is a common issue for many couples," Levon Galstyan, a CPA at Oak 7 of the Best Tax-Free Municipal Bond Funds 02/20/2024 07:00pm • Many bond investors meticulously analyze metrics such as yield to maturity, which reflects the total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, and duration, a measure of the bond's sensitivity to changes in interest rates. However, one aspect that often doesn't receive enough attention 7 National and Economic Issues That Could Affect Your Financial Well-Being 02/20/2024 07:00pm • On a micro level, you can directly control many personal finance decisions. For example, you can become a savvy shopper to locate the lowest price on what you want, and develop a budget that fits your lifestyle and income parameters. By making conscious borrowing choices, you can avoid consumer debt What to Know About Buying a House When You're 60 and Older 02/20/2024 07:00pm • If you're over 60 and buying a house, you may second-guess making such a commitment. Whether it's your first home or your 10th, unless you're buying the house with cash, you'll probably take on a 15- or 30-year mortgage, and a good chunk of your retirement budget will be monthly house payments. You Republican Eric Hovde seeks to unseat Democrat Baldwin in Wisconsin race for US Senate 02/20/2024 06:14pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican businessman and real estate mogul Eric Hovde launched his bid for the U.S. Senate against Wisconsin Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Tuesday, calling for bipartisan solutions to bolster the middle class and to tackle immigration and national security. “W Americans' reliance on credit cards is the key to Capital One's bid for Discover 02/20/2024 04:21pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards since the pandemic. So much so that Capital One is willing to bet more than $30 billion that they won't break the habit. Capital One Financial announced Monday that it would buy Discover Financial Services for $35 bi Real Madrid in good shape financially ahead of possible signing of Mbappé. Barcelona still struggles 02/20/2024 03:01pm • MADRID (AP) — Signing Kylian Mbappé likely would not be a problem for Real Madrid financially, as it remains the Spanish club with the highest spending limit at 727 million euros ($786 million). Barcelona’s financial struggles continue, though, with its cap being reduced to 204 million euros ($ Capital One's bid for Discover carries expectation that Americans won't slow credit card use 02/20/2024 12:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Capital One Financial is betting that Americans will keep shopping and use a credit card to pay for their purchases at stores and on the internet. Capital One announced Monday that it would buy Discover Financial Services for $35 billion. The combination could potentially shake up Which careers pay top dollar in the DC region? 02/20/2024 11:09am • It may not surprise you that the top-earning fields, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, are all in medicine. The careers with the highest median salary nationwide include oral and maxillofacial surgeons, radiologists, dermatologists and cardiologists. Each of those jobs make a medi