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1 in 10 homebuyers tap retirement accounts for down payments 03/25/2024 10:43am • One in 10 homebuyers tap retirement accounts to help come up with their down payments, according to a recent survey ��� and financial planners say that's not necessarily a bad thing. A recent Bankrate survey found that 9% of recent homebuyers used funds from their retirement account toward their Illinois sees Duquesne in the way of its first Sweet 16 in nearly 2 decades of March Madness 03/22/2024 05:11pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) ��� Brad Underwood smirked and almost imperceptibly shook his head when the question was asked: What would it mean for Illinois to finally make it back to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades? ���If we're fortunate,��� the coach said aft More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs recalled due to burn, laceration risk 03/22/2024 10:39am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs made by Nestle and sold during the winter holidays are being recalled after reports of some users receiving burns or lacerations, according to a federal safety agency. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the mugs, when micr 440,500 Starbucks-branded holiday mugs recalled due to burn and cut risks 03/21/2024 02:39pm • New York (CNN) — Nestl�� USA��is recalling more than 440,000 metallic Starbucks-branded holiday mugs because they can overheat or break when microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquid.The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday there have been 12 instances of the mugs overheati The History of Bitcoin, the First Cryptocurrency 03/20/2024 08:00pm • The concept of cryptocurrency has been around for about 40 years. Since that idea first became a reality in 2009 (through the creation of Bitcoin), its trading history has been volatile, but it's also been an exhilarating ride for many investors. Driven by continued rising interest from the next gen Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills 03/19/2024 09:32pm • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) ��� Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would outlaw paid assistance with absentee ballot applications and another that would restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and state agencies. Republicans had named the bills as pri Polygamous sect member pleads guilty in scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children 03/19/2024 08:37pm • PHOENIX (AP) ��� A businessman pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring with the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border to transport underage girls across state lines, making him the first man to be convicted in what authorities say was a scheme to orchestrate sexual acts inv Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments 03/19/2024 01:03pm • Ten nonprofits serving young people in Detroit will get an unusual, lasting gift as part of a campaign started by Lisa Ford and her husband, Bill Ford, the executive chair of Ford Motor Co. The Fords, along with The Children���s Foundation, Tuesday announced their plans to raise at least $10 million How to Pay Less Tax on Retirement Account Withdrawals 03/18/2024 08:00pm • It's crucial that retirees have a retirement withdrawal strategy to avoid taxes and penalties. Fortunately, retirement savers only have to understand a few basic rules to enjoy the tax benefits of qualified retirement accounts. Here are some important points to keep in mind as you enter the decumula How to Improve Memory: Expert Tips for Seniors 03/18/2024 08:00pm • Memory can wither with age. While forgetfulness can be a scary experience, there are ways to fight memory loss and improve memory. "Memory lapses can be both embarrassing and troubling, but the good news is it is never too late to improve your powers of recall," says Dr. David Poulad, a neurosurgeon Where to get the best pies in the DC area to celebrate Pi Day 03/14/2024 05:40am • Get a slice of some of the best pies in the region this Thursday for Pi Day. The annual holiday on March 14 was created by math enthusiasts to celebrate ��, a symbol that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14. For those in search of som Zimbabwe police rescue 251 children used as labor and find graves in religious sect compound raid 03/14/2024 03:16am • HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) ��� Zimbabwe police on Wednesday said they have arrested a man claiming to be a prophet of an apostolic sect at a shrine where believers stay in a compound and authorities found 16 unregistered graves, including those of infants, and more than 250 children used as cheap labor. Karl Wallinger, ex-member of The Waterboys and creative force behind World Party, dies 03/13/2024 07:00am • LONDON (AP) ��� Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died. Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced. Wallinger had worked as musical director for a production of ��� Ask a Financial Pro: My Retirement Savings Are Up. Should I Retire This Year? 03/12/2024 08:00pm • The past year was a good year for stocks, with the S&P 500 growing 25% in 2023. In fact, you may have noticed that your retirement savings have grown substantially this year and are wondering whether you can retire now. Before rushing into it, make sure you're ready. The main question you face i Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and creative force of behind World Party, dies 03/12/2024 05:31pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died. Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced. Wallinger had worked as musical director for a production of ���