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DC to hold workshop aimed at helping Black residents buy homes 02/16/2023 01:12am • In D.C., 34% of Black residents own their own homes compared to 50% of white residents. The racial gap in homeownership is something Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to change. “So, equalizing or eliminating that gap really, really will depend on how well we can get people in our city the ability to b Asian shares jump boosted by a strong reading on US retail 02/15/2023 10:56pm • TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares edged higher Thursday, cheered by a stronger than expected reading on U.S. retail sales that set off a rally on Wall Street. In the latest data on the regional economy, Japan's trade deficit reached a record 3.497 trillion yen ($26.2 billion) in January. Imports for the Wednesday's Transactions 02/15/2023 07:04pm • BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League Miami Housing Market Forecast 02/15/2023 07:00pm • One of the true international cities in the U.S., Miami is considered the gateway to Latin America -- and not just culturally. It's a meeting place for significant amounts of international business, and those who frequent Miami commonly opt to purchase real estate in the metro area as well, whether How to Get a 401(k) Match for Your Student Loan Payment 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Those who have an overwhelming amount of student loan debt are often unable to contribute to a 401(k) plan and qualify for a valuable 401(k) match. The SECURE 2.0 Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Dec. 29, 2022, allows eligible employees to receive a 401(k) match if they are m 22 Legal Secrets to Reducing Your Taxes 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Taxes may be an inevitable part of life, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their earnings to the government. Fortunately, there are a number of completely legal ways to lower the amount you pay the taxman each year. These include credits, deductions and advanced invest 9 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2023 02/15/2023 07:00pm • The stock market's volatility continues. With many large S&P 500 firms posting weakened earnings and challenging outlooks for 2023, investors are approaching many of America's corporate giants with extra caution. However, there are alternatives to investments in these behemoth companies. Oftenti Retail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes 02/15/2023 05:47pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — America's consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in nearly two years, underscoring the economy's resilience in the face of higher prices and multiple interest rate hikes by the Fe Wednesday's Transactions 02/15/2023 05:00pm • BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League China expresses support for Sri Lanka ahead of debt meeting 02/15/2023 10:43am • BEIJING (AP) — China expressed support for Sri Lanka ahead of a meeting Friday of government lenders to poor economies but did not say if it would help reduce a multibillion-dollar debt that has plunged the Indian Ocean nation into financial and political turmoil. Beijing is one of Sri Lanka's big Ukraine admitted into UN fund that supports small farmers 02/15/2023 09:19am • ROME (AP) — Ukraine’s small-scale farmers, who are playing a critical role in feeding the population during the war, will be eligible for funding through the U.N.'s International Fund for Agricultural Development following Ukraine’s induction Wednesday into body, officials said. Small farmers Barcelona and Man United add glamor to Europa League playoff 02/15/2023 08:55am • They’re two members of European soccer’s aristocracy who, not so long ago, were meeting in Champions League finals. Now Barcelona and Manchester United are going head-to-head in the unlikely confines of a Europa League playoff match. Not that they are playing like also-rans of the continent. “ Indian officials search BBC offices for second straight day 02/15/2023 02:40am • NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s tax officials searched BBC offices in India for a second straight day on Wednesday questioning staff about the organization's business operations in the country, some staff members said. BBC management told editorial and other staff members to work from home after they w Governments target medical debt with COVID relief funds 02/15/2023 02:24am • Millions of Americans mired in medical debt face difficult financial decisions every day — pay the debt or pay for rent, utilities and groceries. Some may even skip necessary health care for fear of sinking deeper into debt. To address the problem, an increasing number of municipal, county and sta Asian stocks fall after US inflation feeds rate hike fears 02/15/2023 12:15am • BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday after U.S. inflation edged down less than expected, fueling concern the Federal Reserve might think more interest rate hikes are needed. Market benchmarks in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Sydney declined. Oil prices retreated. Wall Street ended mi