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Fed's Powell: More rate hikes are likely this year to fight still-high inflation 06/21/2023 01:03pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation in the United States still excessive, most Federal Reserve officials expect to raise interest rates further this year, Chair Jerome Powell told a House committee Wednesday. “Inflation pressures continue to run high, and the process of getting inflation back do UK borrowers brace for more expensive loans as inflation fails to fall as anticipated 06/21/2023 09:38am • LONDON (AP) — U.K. borrowers will be bracing themselves for further increases in lending costs after official figures Wednesday showed inflation failing to fall as anticipated in May. The Office for National Statistics said inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, held steady at 8.7% in How to Decide Between Multiple Offers on Your Home 06/20/2023 08:00pm • You've worked hard to get your home to market, and you're finally reaping the reward of all that effort. But instead of just a single, great offer, you've got several to choose between. This is a common situation in seller's markets across the country, and one you, too, may be facing. How do you pic What to Know as a First-Generation College Student 06/20/2023 08:00pm • Being the first in your family to attend higher education can be a rewarding and exciting experience. But research shows that first-generation college students also face challenges, often related to economic and social factors, at phases of the higher education process from application to graduation 25 Small Business Apps to Try This Year 06/20/2023 08:00pm • Small business owners wear many hats, often serving as an accountant, marketer and service provider, all rolled into one. Fortunately, they don't have to look much further than their smartphones for effective tools to manage these tasks. "If 2020 taught us anything, it's that we need to be able to w What Is a Checking Account? 06/20/2023 08:00pm • A checking account is the cornerstone of the financial lives of many Americans. People primarily use a checking account to pay household expenses such as mortgage payments and utility bills. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reports that over 95% of U.S. households had a checking or savings accoun Booze, drugs, a pet snake and foreign dealings: Families can cause headaches for a White House 06/20/2023 05:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden whose plea deal on federal tax and gun charges was made public Tuesday, is by no means the first presidential relative whose personal troubles have brought unwelcome headlines and headaches for a White House. The younger Biden will pl Which mortgage loan is best for you? 06/20/2023 05:21pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. There are many decisions to consider during the homebuying experience: the number of rooms you want, the location that’s just right for you and your family, and how to decorate or renovate the space once you’ve purch Arcellx, Alibaba Group fall; Etsy, Rivian Automotive rise, Tuesday, 6/20/2023 06/20/2023 04:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., down $4.17 to $87.93. The online retailer named Eddie Wu, chairman of its e-commerce group, to succeed Daniel Zhang as CEO. Etsy Inc., up $1.59 to $96.19. The online crafts marketpla Former North Carolina Congress candidate Bennett gets probation, fine for campaign violation 06/20/2023 02:05pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge gave a former North Carolina congressional candidate 12 months of probation Tuesday and ordered her to pay a fine and fee totaling $7,600 for a campaign finance violation related to a loan from a family member. Lynda Bennett of Maggie Valley, who ran unsuccessf Millennial Money: Should you financially support adult kids? 06/20/2023 09:38am • Some parents will tell you firsthand there’s no expiration date on this raising kids gig. For some, that means they extend financial help to their kids into adulthood. When I was 21 and got into a master’s program at a college of my dreams, my mom swooped in to help me pay for my degree. Many pa A look at the 9 cities hosting games for the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 06/20/2023 08:01am • The Women’s World Cup is being staged in 10 stadiums in nine cities in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament starts on July 20 and the final is set for Aug. 20. ___ NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND Indigenous name: Tamaki Makaurau Venue: Eden Park will stage the first match in New Zealand between co-host Stock market today: Asian shares mostly slip after US markets were closed for a national holiday 06/20/2023 12:18am • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Tuesday as some investors took a wait-and-see attitude after U.S. markets were closed for a national holiday. Some investors were also disappointed after a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Secretary of State Antony Blinken yielded no signs of Are You Liable for Your Spouse's Credit Card Debt? 06/19/2023 08:00pm • When you said "I do," little did you know that you might also have agreed to take on your partner's credit card debts. The way these financial obligations are handled legally after nuptials depends on several factors, including where you live, whether you are a joint account holder and what the char How to Become a Lawyer: A Step-by-Step Guide 06/19/2023 08:00pm • Entering the legal profession is no small task, so the choice to become a lawyer should not be made lightly, experts say. Getting a license to practice law in the U.S. generally requires years of strenuous effort and often involves acquiring significant student loan debt to cover the cost of law sch