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US inflation and consumer spending cooled in December 01/27/2023 11:32am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge eased further in December, and consumer spending fell ��� the latest evidence that the Fed's series of interest rate hikes are slowing the economy. Friday���s report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 5% last mo AmEx profits fall 9% as customers fall behind on payments 01/27/2023 10:15am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� American Express saw its fourth-quarter profits fall by 9%, as the credit card giant had to set aside significantly more money to cover potentially bad loans. The company saw charge offs and delinquencies rise, a troubling sign for a company whose customer base is usually well-to-d Solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations coming to parts of DC's Ward 5 and Ward 8 01/27/2023 10:09am • Rooftop solar panels, solar carports and new electric vehicle charging stations are coming to parts of D.C.'s Ward 5 and Ward 8, thanks to a $12.4 million investment. The solar panels will be installed at the Arbor View complex located near United Medical Center and at the Randle Hill apartments A guide to tax deductions for the self-employed 01/27/2023 08:25am • Are you self-employed and wondering how to maximize your tax deductions for the 2022 tax year? Here's a look at 15 of the best tax write-offs you don't want to miss: -- Qualified business income. -- Mileage or vehicle expenses. -- Retirement savings. -- Insurance premiums. -- Office s In Your Debt: How couples can team up on debt repayment 01/27/2023 08:13am • Between financially helping his parents and losing income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeremy Mazza landed into serious credit card debt. Relief came from a source he wasn���t expecting: his partner, Ginna Lambert, who had come into a small inheritance. She suggested ���investing��� part of Asian shares edge higher, tracking Wall Street rally 01/26/2023 10:32pm • TOKYO (AP) ��� Asian shares advanced Friday, tracking a rally on Wall Street following reports suggesting the economy and corporate profits may be doing better than feared. In Tokyo, data showed the core consumer price index was up 4.3%, slightly higher than expected at 4.2%, and higher than the Ban Is Interest on Personal Loans Tax Deductible? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • You can use a personal loan for a variety of useful purposes, but borrowing money can be expensive. To cut down on costs, you may wonder: Is personal loan interest tax deductible? The answer depends on how you spend the funds. Here's what you need to know about deducting personal loan interest on yo How Student Loans Impact Your Taxes 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Higher education is a major expense for many taxpayers. The average student loan debt among recent college graduates who borrowed is nearly $30,000, according to U.S. News data. Whether you're in school or the job force, student loans can help or hurt at tax time. Private and federal student loan bo How to Get a Free Business Credit Score 01/26/2023 07:00pm • A business credit report and credit score will determine what financing options and rates are available to your business. The cleaner your report and higher your score, the better your choices will be. Having a good business credit score can also help you get better insurance premiums and score cont Is Credit Card Interest Tax Deductible? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • If you were hoping to deduct interest from personal credit cards on your taxes, you may be out of luck. The tax code allows you to deduct credit card interest only when a card is used for business expenses. Here is more about this IRS rule as tax deadlines approach. Can You Write Off Credit Card Int 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks With High Yields 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Reap monthly dividends from these investments.Dividends can be an excellent source of regular income for investors, especially during retirement. While most dividend stocks make their payouts on a quarterly basis, stocks that pay monthly dividends can be particularly appealing to investors who regul Do Student Loans Count as Income? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Many students borrow money or accept grants and scholarships to help pay for higher education. Fortunately, student loans aren't taxable, so you don't report student loans as income on your tax return, and you don't have to pay taxes on certain types of financial aid. While loans don't count as inco Justice Kavanaugh: Supreme Court's slow start a coincidence 01/26/2023 06:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh says the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions. Every year the justices begin hearing cases in October and generally finish their work by the end of June before going on a summer br Court orders Detroit museum to hold onto disputed van Gogh 01/26/2023 05:15pm • DETROIT (AP) ��� A federal appeals court has ordered a Detroit museum to hold onto an 1888 painting by Vincent van Gogh amid a Brazilian collector's dispute with the museum over the painting. Wednesday's order from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati comes days after U.S. District Ju Bed Bath & Beyond says it's in default on its loans 01/26/2023 04:22pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Bed Bath & Beyond said Thursday that it's in default on its loans and doesn't have sufficient funds to repay what it owes. The home goods chain said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that the default would force it to consider alternatives including restructuring i