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7 Bank Stocks to Buy for the Dividends 07/20/2023 08:00pm • We just entered the thick of earnings season, and several major commercial banks and investment managers have reported strong second-quarter numbers that have lifted the sector. Some regional banks that were hit hard earlier in 2023 after the fear brought on by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank als Should you pay off student loans or invest for retirement? 07/20/2023 08:00pm • If you have student debt, you may be struggling to decide whether you should pay off your student loans or invest your money for retirement. How you should approach this question depends on your financial picture, but it is possible to work to pay off student debt while also getting on track for 5 Best Crypto Credit Cards 07/20/2023 08:00pm • There's no shortage of credit card reward programs available and a wide variety of perks to choose from, from cash back to airline miles to retail rewards. In recent years, cryptocurrency reward cards have filled a niche for those interested in earning digital currency from their card swipes. With c Mortgage Rates Retreat, but Home Prices Forge Ahead 07/20/2023 08:00pm • Mortgage rates retreated after three consecutive weeks of increases, with the 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.31%. Most fixed interest rates declined, while adjustable rates increased somewhat or stayed about the same. Here are the current average mortgage rates, without discount points unless other Try This 6-Month Savings Challenge 07/20/2023 08:00pm • Just how far are you willing to push yourself to save a meaningful amount of money in a short period of time? Only you know. But when you want to accumulate a lump sum by a date on your calendar six months in advance, odds are you'll hit that target if you create a feasible plan. 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Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the aver Jordan Henderson is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq 07/19/2023 10:15pm • SYDNEY (AP) ��� Jordan Henderson was a notable absentee as Liverpool beat Karlsruher 4-2 in a pre-season friendly Wednesday as the England midfielder closes in on a move to Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq. Liverpool has reportedly agreed in principle a deal worth 12 million pounds ($15.5 million) for Sri Lanka's Parliament approves new anti-corruption law as part of an IMF economic bailout plan 07/19/2023 08:59pm • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) ��� Sri Lanka���s Parliament on Wednesday approved an anti-corruption legislation as the island nation attempts to overcome an unprecedented economic crisis. 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