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How Much Can I Borrow for College? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • The cost of attending college continues to rise, and for many students, paying for their education requires borrowing. A variety of federal student loans are available through the U.S. Department of Education, while private loans are offered by banks and other lenders. Each loan comes with a differe What Credit Score Do You Need for a Personal Loan? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • If you need a personal loan, you may be relieved to know that you can find options no matter your credit score. Lenders consider more than credit score for approval, and many do not set minimum credit score requirements, says Jeff Keltner, senior vice president of business development at online lend 7 Best Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $10 02/13/2023 07:00pm • These dividend stocks under $10 appeal to bargain hunters.Dividends are a uniquely interesting investment perk. It's not a given that publicly traded companies will pay you a guaranteed income to buy their stock. Dividend-paying companies will typically boost dividend payments to share higher profit Married couples: Is it better to file taxes jointly or separately? 02/13/2023 07:00pm • Married couples have a choice to make at tax time: They can file their returns jointly or separately. Many automatically file joint returns, but there are some situations in which filing separately can be beneficial. Morris Armstrong, enrolled agent in Cheshire, Connecticut, is authorized to repr Roth IRA or 401(k): New retirement law increases tax-free savings options 02/13/2023 12:52pm • Secure 2.0, the new retirement rules that lawmakers passed in late December, includes several provisions that will make the tax-free savings vehicle known as a Roth more accessible and flexible. And, in one instance, it will mandate that some higher-income earners put a portion of their 401(k) savin Czech soccer player Jakub Jankto comes out as gay 02/13/2023 12:03pm • PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto posted a video on social media on Monday saying he is gay, making him one of the most high-profile male soccer players to come out. Jankto posted a video on Twitter saying: “I'm homosexual. And I no longer want to hide myself.â Ted Lerner, titan of D.C.-area real estate and Nationals owner, dies at 97 02/13/2023 11:34am • Ted Lerner, a titan of real estate in Greater Washington who later became the principal owner of the Washington Nationals, died Sunday. He was 97. The cause of death was complications from pneumonia, according to Jennifer Mastin Giglio, chief communications officer of the Nationals. Lerner found Cambodia's Hun Sen receives support pledges on Beijing visit 02/13/2023 09:33am • BEIJING (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen received multiple assurances of Chinese economic and political support during a meeting Friday in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “(China) firmly supports Cambodia in safeguarding national sovereignty and security, firmly supports Cambod Egypt's president praises UAE, seeking to heal Gulf aid rift 02/13/2023 08:09am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi offered effusive praise Monday for the United Arab Emirates, seeking to repair a rift between Cairo and the Gulf Arab states that have supplied billions of dollars in aid to his nation. El-Sissi has relied on handouts fro Ex-CEO of Germany's Wirecard denies charges at fraud trial 02/13/2023 05:16am • BERLIN (AP) — The former CEO of payments company Wirecard denied having known anything about false accounting at the firm as he testified Monday at his trial over its collapse in 2020. Wirecard was long the darling of Germany’s fintech scene until it filed for insolvency, saying that 1.9 billion This Week: Coca-Cola earnings, inflation and housing updates 02/13/2023 01:00am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: Coca-Cola reports results Coca-Cola will report its latest financial results on Tuesday. The Atlanta-based beverage company, whose brands include Dasani, Fanta and its namesake drink, has been raising prices to dea Is a Condo a Good Investment? 02/12/2023 07:00pm • For years, the rule of thumb has generally been that buying a home is a smarter financial decision versus renting, especially if you plan to own the property for more than five years. This has been the case because you can deduct mortgage payments and taxes from your income tax, and home price value Educational Tax Credits and Deductions You Can Claim for Tax Year 2022 02/12/2023 07:00pm • College is expensive, but there are several valuable tax breaks that can help ease the pain. You may be able to cut your tax bill by up to $2,500 if you're paying college tuition, and you may even be eligible for tax credits that can help cover the cost of continuing education classes to improve you Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.55% as Jobs Market Rallies 02/12/2023 07:00pm • Mortgage rates rose across the board this week as Federal Reserve policymakers hunker down in the wake of a January jobs report that showed a surprisingly resilient labor market. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.55%, up from 6.45% a week ago. Both fixed and adjustable mortgage r 'Just to survive': Wagner fighters recount the horrors of battle in eastern Ukraine 02/12/2023 03:49am • Two former fighters of the Russian private military company Wagner have told CNN of their horrific experiences on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, and how anyone who faltered was immediately shot by their own commanders. The two fighters were captured by Ukrainian forces late last year. CNN is