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Millennial Money: So you got a raise? Here’s what to do with the money 02/12/2024 11:00am • Whether it’s a 5% increase or a 20% bump, a pay raise at work is an opportunity to take charge of your financial priorities. A small raise might not seem like much when it’s broken down into a biweekly paycheck, but over time, that difference in income could provide a boost to your lifestyle or Kimberly Palmer: Building financial resilience can help you ride out tough times 02/12/2024 10:40am • Financial resilience provides a safety net that you might rarely use — but when you need it, you’ll be glad you have it. “A household is financially resilient if they are prepared to encounter unexpected financial shocks,” says Emerson Sprick, associate director of economic policy at the Bip Beasley: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/12/2024 07:24am • NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Beasley Broadcast Group Inc. (BBGI) on Monday reported fourth-quarter net income of $6.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. The Naples, Florida-based company said it had profit of 21 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy 02/12/2024 06:09am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Just a quarter of business economists and analysts expect the United States to fall into recession this year. And any downturn would likely result from an external shock — such as a conflict involving China — rather than from domestic economic factors such as higher interest Virginia sees bills to ease process for claiming roadkill, change how many mixed drinks restaurants can sell 02/11/2024 07:41pm • Hundreds of bills are filed for General Assembly consideration each year. In this weekly series, the Mercury takes a look at a few of lawmakers’ 2024 proposals that might not otherwise make headlines during the whirlwind legislative session. House Bill 1025: Letting more people claim roadkill The economy of this Palestinian village depended on Israel. Then the checkpoint closed 02/11/2024 07:20pm • NILIN, West Bank (AP) — Count the rings of the gnarled olive trees dotting Mohammed Mousa’s land in the West Bank village of Nilin: They've been here centuries, far before the Palestinian family's livelihood came to depend on the whims of Israeli occupation. When Israel established a checkpoint 7 Best Money Market Funds to Buy for Safety 02/11/2024 07:00pm • As of Jan. 31, the Federal Reserve made a strategic move to pause hiking its benchmark interest rate for the fourth consecutive time, maintaining it within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%. This decision underscores the Fed's cautious approach, aiming to closely monitor inflation trends and ensure they tr Mortgage Protection Insurance: What Is It and Should You Get It? 02/11/2024 07:00pm • Mortgage protection insurance can be an attractive option for homeowners looking to protect their investment and keep family members from financial troubles. This type of insurance policy covers your remaining home loan balance if you die. However, mortgage protection insurance, also known as mortga 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now 02/11/2024 07:00pm • As the market rally that began in 2023 extends into 2024, the allure of soaring stock prices may have led some investors to overlook the fundamental role of bonds in a well-rounded portfolio. This oversight, often a result of recency bias -- a tendency to give undue weight to recent events over hist What Are Irreconcilable Differences? 02/11/2024 07:00pm • People divorce for many reasons. Some grow apart while others experience acrimonious ruptures. To divorce, people must state a legal reason. One term often used when discussing divorce is "irreconcilable differences," or the idea that two people are so far apart that they are unable to heal their fu NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risk by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want’ 02/11/2024 05:40pm • WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The head of the NATO military alliance warned Sunday that Donald Trump was putting the safety of U.S. troops and their allies at risk after the Republican presidential front-runner said Russia should be able to do "whatever the hell they want" to NATO members who don't meet t Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching 02/11/2024 05:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — As former President Donald Trump and a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate's leaders argued in strong terms on Sunday that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America's global standing. In Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating 02/11/2024 09:31am • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's finance minister on Sunday slammed the decision by financial ratings agency Moody’s to downgrade Israel’s credit rating, saying the announcement is a “political manifesto” that “did not include serious economic claims.” Moody’s dropped the rating on Bill to help relocate Washington Capitals, Wizards sails through 1st Virginia legislative hearing 02/09/2024 07:28pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Legislation underpinning a plan to relocate the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals across the Potomac River to northern Virginia easily cleared an early hurdle in the state legislature Friday. Lawmakers on the Virginia House Appropriations Committee vo If You Want to Retire in 2024, Here's What You Need to Prep Now 02/08/2024 07:00pm • Retirement is a significant milestone and marks the transition from work to a freed-up schedule. If you plan to retire in 2024, a good starting point could be to lay out a road map. This typically includes thinking about where your income will come from, now that you won't receive a salary. As you p