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How — and when — is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires? 08/14/2023 07:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The destruction and suffering caused by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii prompted many to immediately look for ways to help. However, experts say immediate donations may not be the most useful following a natural disaster like the Maui wildfires. They suggest standing by a week or two Kimberly Palmer: How to ace late summer and fall sales 08/14/2023 07:00am • To get the most out of summer sales, shoppers have to think ahead — sometimes way ahead. That’s because end-of-summer sales are the ideal time to stock up on hot weather items that you’ll use a year from now. “Flip-flops, bathing suits, beach towels, grills, Adirondack chairs — at the end What Is a Joint Brokerage Account, and Should You Have One? 08/13/2023 08:00pm • You may be accustomed to having a joint credit card or checking account with others, but is it wise to do so with a brokerage account for investing? When you're filling out the paperwork to open a brokerage account, you will see a question about whether you'd like to include additional people on yo They lost everything in the Paradise fire. Now they're reliving their grief as fires rage in Hawaii 08/12/2023 01:45pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Melissa Crick was heartbroken this week while watching videos on her phone of people fleeing from a fast-moving wildfire in Hawaii. “Sending love and support from Paradise, California," Crick commented on one woman's social media post. To Crick's surprise, the woman wro Brazil's police allege Bolsonaro got money from $70,000 sale of luxury jewelry gifts 08/11/2023 08:35pm • BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s federal police on Friday alleged former President Jair Bolsonaro received cash from the nearly $70,000 sale of two luxury watches he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office, posing another potential blow for the embattled far-right leader. Earlier in Back from summer vacation with debt: delete it before the winter holidays 08/10/2023 08:00pm • If you're like millions of Americans, you recently returned from a much needed vacation. TransUnion's 2023 Spring and Summer Travel Report found that 46% of survey respondents planned to travel more this spring and summer than they did last year. As for how people would pay for their trips, 57% said Guide to Buying a House After Graduating College 08/10/2023 08:00pm • Can a new grad buy a house? Absolutely. Will it be more challenging than for someone who is more well-established in their financial life? Probably. "The homebuying process can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time," says Rod Griffin, senior director of consumer education and advocacy at the 6 tips for cutting costs on back-to-school shopping 08/10/2023 09:51am • When Meghan Lakata’s kids return to school from summer break, they’ll have new (to them) clothes and supplies. But thanks to some creative shopping habits, the mother of two isn’t stressed over back-to-school spending. Lakata, a pre-K teacher in Maryland, uses tools like state sales tax holida New Red Cross policy allows more gay and bisexual men to donate blood: So how will it work? 08/10/2023 04:45am • A new American Red Cross policy, implemented in accordance with shifting Food and Drug Administration guidelines, which will allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood is now in effect. "The need for blood is higher than ever," said Stephanie Babyak, spokesperson for the National Capital and What's the Best Credit Card for Buying Furniture? 08/08/2023 08:00pm • There are tons of rewards credit cards that help you save money on things like travel and groceries. But you may not realize that certain credit cards are also great for major purchases, such as new furniture. "Opening a new credit card before buying a couch can be a great way to earn extra rewards People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here's how to keep yourself safe 08/07/2023 10:31am • NEW YORK (AP) — With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe. In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion — a 30 percent increase from 2021, according Social media influencer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting riot after thousands cause mayhem in NYC 08/05/2023 06:49pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, with promises of giving away electronics, including a new PlayStation. Thousands overwhelm New York's Union Square for streamer giveaway, tossing chairs and pounding cars 08/04/2023 09:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A crowd of thousands that packed Manhattan's Union Square for a popular livestreamer's hyped giveaway got out of hand Friday afternoon, with some clambering on vehicles, hurling chairs and throwing punches, leaving police struggling to rein in the chaos. Aerial TV news footage show Kimberly Palmer: How to stay safe from financial scams 07/31/2023 11:08am • One of the biggest mistakes you can make when it comes to protecting yourself from financial scams is thinking you’re too smart to be duped by one. “We’re all vulnerable — we can all fall for a scam given the right set of circumstances,” says Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identit What Is a Family Loan? 07/26/2023 08:00pm • When you need money fast, turning to loved ones for help is often a hassle-free option. Borrowing from friends and family members is surprisingly common, given that many people warn against it. About 20% of U.S. adults receive financial support from family members or friends, and 1 in 3 adults provi