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EPA memo steers water money to disadvantaged communities 03/08/2022 02:49pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Biden administration issued guidance to states on Tuesday that it said will ensure the country's largest-ever investment in water infrastructure doesn’t bypass disadvantaged communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards like pollution. The Enviro Millennial Money: Ready to spend like a college graduate? 03/08/2022 08:56am • In just a couple of months, a new cohort of college graduates will leave behind their careers as students and start new ones as entry-level workers. And for many –– regardless of age –– that change brings a whole new financial landscape to navigate. Gabby DelMonaco, a financial planning assi NCAA Conference Tournament Glances 03/08/2022 01:45am • Times EST (through March 12) Times EDT (March 13) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Sunday, March 6 Binghamton 72, New Hampshire 69 UMBC 93, Mass.-Lowell 85 Hartford 61, Albany (NY) 49 Vermont 98, NJIT 59 Semifinals Wednesday, March 9 Vermont vs. Binghamton, 7 p.m. UMBC vs Women's Conference Tournament Glances 03/08/2022 01:05am • Times EST (through March 12) Times EDT (March 13) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Saturday, March 5 Maine 63, Hartford 49 Albany (NY) 49, New Hampshire 44 Vermont 71, Binghamton 63 NJIT 47, Mass.-Lowell 33 Semifinals Tuesday, March 8 Albany (NY) vs. Vermont, 7 p.m. Maine Online university fined $22M for misleading students 03/07/2022 09:37pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) — A California judge has ordered an online, for-profit university and its former parent company to pay $22 million in penalties, saying they mislead students about the costs of their education, among other things, the state's attorney general announced Monday. The San Diego Superior What Is a Drive-by Appraisal? 03/07/2022 07:00pm • A home appraisal determines the value of a property, which isn't always the same as the sales price. Lenders often require appraisals for real estate transactions -- whether you're buying or refinancing a home -- to confirm that the property is worth at least the amount of your loan. But appraisals Questions for Your Financial Advisor During Volatile Markets 03/07/2022 07:00pm • With the S&P 500 stock index down 12% year to date and uncertainty clouding the picture for global markets, nervous investors could be looking to review their financial plans. Inflation is at its highest in 40 years, the Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates several times in 2022 to tame hot Kimberly Palmer: How to put your tax refund to work for you 03/07/2022 06:08pm • If you’re eagerly anticipating a tax refund in the coming weeks, you have good reason to be optimistic: The IRS reports that about 77% of tax returns filed last year generated a refund, and the average refund was $2,815. Even though what can feel like a gift from the government is actually a delay Man forfeits $57,000 Pokemon card, gets prison for loan scam 03/07/2022 03:08pm • DUBLIN, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man was sentenced to three years in prison after illegally obtaining a coronavirus relief loan and using more than $57,000 of the money to buy a collectable Pokemon card, authorities said Monday. Vinath Oudomsine of Dublin, Georgia, agreed to forfeit the costly tradin This Week: Consumer borrowing, job openings, consumer prices 03/07/2022 09:32am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: SOMETHING BORROWED The Federal Reserve issues its latest snapshot of U.S. consumer borrowing Monday. The tally, which excludes mortgages and other loans secured by real estate, is expected to show consumer borrowin Women's Conference Tournament Glances 03/06/2022 11:40pm • Times EST (through March 12) Times EDT (March 13) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Saturday, March 5 Maine 63, Hartford 49 Albany (NY) 49, New Hampshire 44 Vermont 71, Binghamton 63 NJIT 47, Mass.-Lowell 33 Semifinals Tuesday, March 8 Albany (NY) vs. Vermont, 7 p.m. Maine NCAA Conference Tournament Glances 03/06/2022 11:20pm • Times EST (through March 12) Times EDT (March 13) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Sunday, March 6 Binghamton 72, New Hampshire 69 UMBC 93, Mass.-Lowell 85 Hartford 61, Albany (NY) 49 Vermont 98, NJIT 59 Semifinals Wednesday, March 9 Vermont vs. Binghamton, 7 p.m. UMBC vs 9 Ways to Avoid the 401(k) Early Withdrawal Penalty and Other Fees 03/06/2022 07:00pm • Hidden costsSaving in a 401(k) plan allows you to qualify for tax breaks and employer contributions. However, in order to keep that money, you need to steer clear of 401(k) penalties. There are penalties if you withdraw money from a 401(k) too soon or too late. Most 401(k) plans also charge a variet NCAA Conference Tournament Glances 03/06/2022 03:26am • Times EST (through March 12) Times EDT (March 13) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Sunday, March 6 New Hampshire vs. Binghamton, 1 p.m. UMBC vs. Mass.-Lowell, 1 p.m. Hartford vs. Albany (NY), 2 p.m. Vermont vs. NJIT, 2 p.m. Atlantic 10 Conference At Capital One Arena Wash Sports analytics crowd turns to data to tackle diversity 03/05/2022 05:12pm • BOSTON (AP) — Number crunchers have vanquished starting pitching and brought a barrage of 3-pointers to basketball. Now they're taking on a more intractable — and important — issue: making sports more inclusive. The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference this weekend features at least six sess