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Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies 04/15/2026 01:54pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s top diplomatic priority is securing allies’ help to buy and build more air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday between meetings with European leaders, as Russia warned that European sites that make drones and other equipment for Ukraine BofA's trading desk avoided a single daily loss in Q1 amid market turmoil 04/15/2026 01:00pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The market volatility of the last three months, caused partly by the war in Iran, has been a boon to Wall Street, as another set of banks reported strong profits helped by wild swings in markets and companies looking to make deals while the economy remains resilient. Bank of Ameri It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline 04/15/2026 12:49pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — It's Tax Day on Wednesday, the deadline for most Americans to file taxes, and the Trump administration says millions of people have already used new breaks such as no tax on tips and overtime, exemptions for interest on certain car loans, deductions for some seniors, and Trump A Life Insurance for Long-Term Care: 4 Ways to Pay for Care 04/14/2026 08:00pm • Whether your plan is to age in place or move into a senior living facility, it's likely that you or a loved one will need some form of long-term care. In fact, more than 50% of women and 39% of men over age 65 will require long-term care, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reports How Much Does Memory Care Cost? 2026 State-by-State Guide & Savings Tips 04/14/2026 08:00pm • As we age, we all forget things from time to time. But when memory loss begins to interfere with everyday life, it may be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia for many older adults. When memory problems become serious, it might be time to consider memory care, a specialized form of long-term care Today's Mortgage Rates Dip Lower: April 15, 2026 04/14/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.379%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. That's lower than yesterday, when rates were 6.409%. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.55%, and the current 15-year rate is 5.565%. Interest rates on home loans Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness 04/14/2026 05:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a popular student loan forgiveness program, with lawmakers saying the changes are political and could leave some borrowers without the relief they were pledged. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Hawaiian Electric's $1 billion power project is in a flood zone 04/14/2026 05:22pm • Last month, it looked like the only thing standing in the way of Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc.’s proposed $1.15 billion upgrade to its Waiau power plant was the amount the utility would be allowed to charge customers to build it. Then came a highly unusual public comment, filed last week by a shadow Chaotic end to Maryland's legislative session sees signing of new, key bills 04/14/2026 02:16pm • What had been a busy but predictable final day of the legislative session, filled with light-hearted moments and sentimental farewells to departing lawmakers, took a sharp turn toward ugly in the final hour Monday. Tensions spilled over in the Senate after Republican senators slow-walked bills fo Colleges find removing small obstacles can help students who dropped out to reenroll 04/14/2026 02:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — After several deaths in her family and an eviction that left her homeless, Jevona Anderson’s life began to unravel. By 2025, Anderson — then 59 and nearing completion of her bachelor’s degree — was failing classes and falling behind on bills. Eventually, she dropped out, Banks see a 'resilient' US economy but warn of negative impacts from rising energy prices 04/14/2026 02:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units. But the strong profits were clouded by the bank’s outlook for 2026, as bank executives warned how high oil prices we Sterling man indicted on first-degree murder charges in house fire that killed neighbor 04/14/2026 10:17am • A Sterling, Virginia man accused of intentionally setting a 2025 house fire that killed his neighbor was indicted Monday on a charge of first-degree murder. Jacob Bogatin was arrested on Oct. 28, 2025, by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office a few days after the fire on the 20000 block of Riptid Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia 04/14/2026 09:48am • BERLIN (AP) — Ukraine and Germany are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday, as Kyiv looks to scale up its more than four-year fight against Russia’s all-out invasion. “We have prop Should You Use Your 401(k) to Pay Off Debt? 04/13/2026 08:00pm • When struggling with debt, it's tempting to use your retirement savings to help pay off outstanding balances. However, there may be penalties, taxes and other drawbacks. Before using your 401(k) to pay debts, you'll want to: -- Understand the implications of a 401(k) withdrawal.-- Be aware of emerge Today's Mortgage Rates Hold Steady: April 14, 2026 04/13/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.409%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. That's essentially unchanged compared with yesterday, when rates were 6.406%. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.586%, and the current 15-year rate is 5.622%. Int