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Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people's credit scores, which could up ratings for millions 09/21/2023 04:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the Biden administration is taking the first steps toward removing medical bills from people's credit scores, which could improve ratings for millions of people. Harris said that would make it easier for them to obtain an auto loan Home sales fell again in August as homebuyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and prices 09/21/2023 12:46pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the third month in a row in August, as higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a dearth of properties on the market shut out many would-be homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 0.7% last month from July to a seasonally adjusted an The average long-term US mortgage rate edged up to 7.19% this week, slightly below its 2023 high 09/21/2023 12:11pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up again this week, another setback for would-be homebuyers navigating an increasingly less affordable housing market. The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.19% from 7.18% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Ma Leeds goes back to CAS in latest transfer case with Augustin over $30M wage settlement 09/21/2023 11:56am • LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — English soccer club Leeds is going to sport’s highest court for a second appeal case involving former striker Jean-Kévin Augustin, this time contesting a $30 million salary settlement in their dispute over a transfer deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court of A Lazio’s misfiring forwards could take tips from goalkeeper Provedel after his goal against Atletico 09/21/2023 10:43am • MILAN (AP) — Lazio’s misfiring forwards could take scoring tips from their goalkeeper as they aim to kick-start their Serie A season. With Lazio trailing at home to Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener on Tuesday, goalkeeper Ivan Provedel raced up to the other end and snatched a poin Bellingham can't stop scoring for Real Madrid but faces challenge at Atletico in his first derby 09/21/2023 07:07am • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham has surpassed all expectations since arriving at Real Madrid by scoring big goal after big goal to keep his team with a perfect six wins across all competitions. Bellingham has scored in all but one of his appearances with Madrid. The 20-year-old England mid Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal 09/20/2023 11:45pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an openness to challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 while speaking out Wednesday for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial. He did not discuss accus 7 Ways to Invest for Income 09/20/2023 08:00pm • Consumers often think about income from their investments in two main contexts: withdrawals for short-term priorities, including emergencies, and portfolio income for long-term objectives, such as retirement. Distribution needs that fall within a five-year period, such as automobile repairs or a dow State governors from Arizona, New Mexico seek stronger economic ties with Taiwan 09/20/2023 02:16pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs to their landlocked states. Trade missions this week have taken New Mexico. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Arizona counterpa CNBC: Los pagos de préstamos estudiantiles inician en octubre: qué debes saber 09/20/2023 01:41pm • Listos o no, el pago de las facturas de préstamos estudiantiles se reiniciarán en cuestión de semanas. La mayoría de los prestatarios no han realizado ningún pago de su deuda educativa desde que Donald Trump era presidente y el coronavirus comenzaba a generar preocupaciones. La pausa en l Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' 09/20/2023 12:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon began a new effort Wednesday to contact former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of years of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under “Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Under Millennial Money: 5 options if you’re crushed by student loan and credit card debt 09/20/2023 10:13am • The return of federal student loan payments in October has the potential to derail your finances, especially if you’re already struggling with credit card payments. One in five student loan borrowers have risk factors that suggest they could struggle with student loan payments when they resume, Student loans are back. Is it time to consolidate your credit card debt? 09/20/2023 07:00am • The federal student loan payment pause that began in March 2020 is ending. Loans began accruing interest on Sept. 1, and borrowers will start making payments in October. But the restart comes at a tricky time for Americans’ finances. Credit card debt is at a record high — $1 trillion, according Chinese officials voice faith in economy and keep interest rates steady as forecasts darken 09/20/2023 05:07am • Leading Chinese planners voiced confidence on Wednesday in the outlook for the world’s second-largest economy, holding key interest rates steady amid signs of improvement in some areas such as services. The upbeat tone of officials speaking at a news conference in Beijing was in contrast to forec What Net Worth Do You Need to Retire? 09/19/2023 08:00pm • If you're thinking about saving for retirement, calculating your net worth can be a useful tool. It can help you evaluate your current financial picture, set goals and budget for retirement. While looking at finances may be necessary as you plan, keeping a holistic viewpoint which includes health an