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10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them 02/01/2024 07:00pm • Every year, thieves target individuals to get access to their personal information and money, and they tend to zero in on older people. Victims of elder financial exploitation lose $28.3 billion annually, according to a 2023 BankSafe report by AARP. If you haven't yet been approached by a scammer, y Maximize your credit card rewards with minimal effort 01/31/2024 09:12am • Credit card rewards can help you get some money back on every dollar you spend, but they can also be confusing. First, there’s deciding which card to apply for if you don’t yet carry a rewards card. Then, there’s how and where best to use it. And finally, the good stuff: cashing in your earned Starbucks reports record Q1 revenue but lowers outlook as consumer spending falls in some markets 01/30/2024 06:52pm • Starbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal first quarter but lowered its sales outlook for the rest of the year as spending weakens in China and other markets. The Seattle coffee giant said Tuesday it now expects revenue to increase between 7% and 10% in its current fiscal year, down from the 1 How to Meet Your Credit Card Spending Requirement 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Getting a new credit card is one of the fastest methods of earning a big chunk of miles or points. Many rewards credit cards offer a welcome bonus for new customers when they meet the card's minimum spending requirement. However, some credit cards require significant spending -- $1,000 to $4,000 or Spent Too Much on the Holidays? Here's How to Manage a Debt Hangover 01/25/2024 07:00pm • Are you experiencing the dreaded holiday spending hangover? While 2023 was financially challenging for many Americans, nearly nine in 10 still planned to shop for the holidays, according to a November 2023 Gallup poll. If you're feeling the post-holiday pinch in your wallet, here's a closer look at Could Georgia's Fani Willis be removed from prosecuting Donald Trump? 01/23/2024 07:38pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Accusations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had an inappropriate relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to seek convictions of Donald Trump and others for interfering in Georgia's 2020 election have led to renewed calls to remove Willis from the case. Will If you used 'buy now, pay later' programs over the holidays, the bill is probably due 01/23/2024 05:01pm • For those who used "buy now, pay later" programs to pay for holiday gift, later is now and the bill will soon be due. And if you don't pay on time, you could risk late fees, face collection agencies and court dates. "'Buy now pay later, it may feel kinder and gentler because it's these shorter Business owners thought they would never reopen after Maine's deadliest shooting. Then support grew 01/23/2024 12:05pm • LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Immediately after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, the owners of the bowling alley and the bar in Lewiston where the gunman killed a total of 18 people were certain their doors were closed for good. Yet as time passed, they came to the same conclusion: They had to reopen. His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor 01/22/2024 03:13pm • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday that he will not seek a third term as governor, over a month after he ended his bid for the GOP presidential nomination. His recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and Trump's praise of the little-known g Angst over LGBTQ+ stories led to another canceled show. But in a Wyoming town, a play was salvaged 01/19/2024 11:15am • WHEATLAND, Wyo. (AP) — Oliver Baez spent two months rehearsing a scene for a school play in which his character confronts another student about bullying a gay student who takes his own life. After much preparation, the 12-year-old's small scene turned into a big problem among school officials in W Airport Costs to Splurge On and Avoid 01/18/2024 07:00pm • Too much time at the airport can result in spending more money than you anticipate. There are times, however, when it can make the entire travel experience more pleasant. A 2023 J.D. Power study found that passengers who said they were delighted with their airport experiences spend an average of $44 Why the Underwriter Denied Your Mortgage Loan 01/17/2024 07:00pm • Getting denied for a mortgage loan can be a stressful experience, especially in today's competitive real estate market. While it's important to make sure your credit is ready for a mortgage before you start the process, it's a good idea to understand the potential reasons for denial and what you can Kimberly Palmer: Gambling risks rise for young people. How to lower the stakes 01/16/2024 08:50am • For Ambus Hunter, what started as a fun trip to Las Vegas when he was 25 soon turned into a gambling addiction. “I got consumed with the vibes,” he says, recalling how he loved the feeling of winning at first. He began gambling back home in the Midwest and on business trips, playing roulette whe Trump is endorsed by a former rival, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, ahead of the Iowa caucuses 01/14/2024 04:45pm • INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum endorsed Donald Trump 's comeback bid for the White House Sunday ahead of the Iowa caucuses, a month after he ended his own longshot campaign for the Republican nomination. Burgum appeared on stage with the former president at a rally in Indian Carl Yuan gets a gift from Jon Rahm going to LIV. He's already taking advantage of it at Sony Open 01/12/2024 11:42pm • HONOLULU (AP) — Carl Yuan soaked up the views at the Sony Open, not just his name atop the leaderboard when he finished his second round Friday but just being in Hawaii to start his PGA Tour season. If not for Jon Rahm, the 26-year-old Yuan wouldn't be here. Yuan finished at No. 126 in the FedEx C