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Many Turn to Loans in Wake of Inflation-Era Prices -- Here's Why You Should Avoid That 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Inflation has hit Americans hard, whether it's the price of a carton of eggs or the cost of utility bills. And while the rate of inflation has slowed slightly in the last few months, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress on March 7, "Although inflation has been moderating in recent mo How to Invest for Your Kids and Teach Them About Investing 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Parents who teach their children financial literacy have the opportunity to set them up for life. Conversations about money can lead to successful outcomes because they: -- Place the time value of money in your corner-- Encourage delayed gratification-- Prepare your kids to become better consumers, What Is the Average American Net Worth by Age? 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Your net worth is an important indicator of your overall financial health because it combines your assets -- liquid or not -- with your debts and liabilities, giving you an idea of just how much money is at your disposal. Clearly, the higher your net worth, the better; but otherwise, it can be hard Gio Reyna on US roster after family tried to oust Berhalter 03/15/2023 04:17pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Gio Reyna, whose parents tried to oust U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter after the 20-year-old midfielder was sparingly used at the World Cup, was selected Wednesday by interim coach Anthony Hudson for CONCACAF Nations League matches against Grenada and El Salvador. Reyna made two subs Bank runs used to be slow. The digital era sped them up 03/15/2023 03:53pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A bank run conjures images of ���It���s a Wonderful Life,��� with anxious customers crammed shoulder to shoulder, desperately pleading with a harried George Bailey to hand over their money. The failure of Silicon Valley Bank last week had the panic but few other similarities, inste San Francisco board open to reparations with $5M payouts 03/15/2023 02:52pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� Payments of $5 million to every eligible Black adult, the elimination of personal debt and tax burdens, guaranteed annual incomes of at least $97,000 for 250 years and homes in San Francisco for just $1 a family. These were some of the more than 100 recommendations made by a c Court: Ukraine can try to avoid repaying $3B loan to Russia 03/15/2023 01:23pm • LONDON (AP) ��� The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Ukraine can go to trial to avoid repaying $3 billion in loans it said it took under pressure from Russia in 2013 to prevent it from trying to join the European Union. The court rejected a bid by a British company acting on Russia���s behalf UK Treasury chief predicts no recession in Britain this year 03/15/2023 01:00pm • LONDON (AP) ��� The U.K. is likely to avoid a recession this year, Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt said Wednesday, adding a bit of surprise to what had been billed as a boring budget meant to restore confidence and stability in the nation's finances. The announcement came as Hunt delivered his spending p US wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs 03/15/2023 10:12am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food and energy costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing as the Federal Reserve considers whether to keep raising interest rates to fight higher prices. From January to February, NCAA Conference Tournament Glances 03/15/2023 10:00am • Times EST (through March 11) Times EDT (March 12) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Saturday, March 4 New Hampshire 67, Bryant 60 Mass.-Lowell 85, Maine 54 Vermont 84, NJIT 57 Binghamton 67, UMBC 65 Semifinals Tuesday, March 7 Mass.-Lowell 75, New Hampshire 64 Vermont 79, Women's Conference Tournament Glances 03/15/2023 10:00am • Times EST (through March 11) Times EDT (March 12) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Wednesday, March 1 Vermont 56, Bryant 49 UMBC 82, NJIT 71 Albany (NY) 59, Mass.-Lowell 51 Maine 64, Binghamton 54 Semifinals Sunday, March 5 Vermont 75, UMBC 63 Albany (NY) 72, Maine 64 Cha Publishers, sellers, authors form Creative Economy Coalition 03/15/2023 09:22am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Organizations representing book publishers, booksellers and authors have formed a coalition to protect copyrights and oppose legislation across the country that it fears could drive down e-book prices and damage writers��� ability to support themselves The Association of American P Honduras will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan 03/15/2023 07:01am • TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) ��� Honduras President Xiomara Castro announced Tuesday that her government will seek to establish diplomatic relations with China, which would imply severing relations with Taiwan. The switch would leave Taiwan recognized by only 13 countries as China spends billions to w Yoon: Seoul-Tokyo ties key to address N Korea, supply chains 03/15/2023 05:16am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) ��� South Korea���s president wants to quickly overcome decades of lingering hostility left over from Japan���s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula and forge a united front on North Korea���s nuclear threats and other regional security and economic challenges facing the nei Despite market slump, high rates dim homebuyer affordability 03/15/2023 05:00am • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Homeownership is likely to remain a pipe dream for many Americans this spring homebuying season. The nation���s worst housing slump in nearly a decade stoked hope among prospective buyers that homes could be scooped up more easily. But while prices appear to have peaked last