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Vatican questions how priest moved $17 million meant for missionary work into investment fund 05/31/2023 02:38pm • VATICAN CITY (AP) — The former monastery on a quiet residential street in Rome once sheltered Jews fearing deportation during World War II. Purchased by the Vatican in 2021 as a dormitory for foreign nuns studying at Rome’s pontifical universities, the building now stands empty, a collateral vic Credit cards, car loans and mortgages: Should financial literacy be required for students? 05/31/2023 12:41pm • Does your high school student understand interest rates, car loans and mortgages? That type of knowledge on financial literacy could become mandatory to get a diploma in the Montgomery County, Maryland, school system. “We as a system do believe that financial literacy is important. And it's cer Tuesday's Transactions 05/30/2023 10:30pm • BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with OF Aaron Hicks on a one-year contract. Placed OF Cedric Mullins on the 10-day IL. BOSTON RED SOX — Placed RHP Corey Kluber on the paternity list. Recalled LHP Ryan Sherriff from Worcester (IL). Sent LF Adam D Here's what's in, what's out of the debt limit bill to avert US default 05/30/2023 09:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have been working the phones in an intense push to sell Congress on the 99-page bill that would suspend the nation's debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending. The Democratic presiden Hidden Costs of Divorce: Learn How to Prepare for Them 05/30/2023 08:00pm • Divorce: It's complex, stressful and ripe with negative connotations but it's the reality for hundreds of thousands of couples every year, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Beyond the emotional burden of ending a partnership, divorce also comes with a slew of financial costs -- Buying a Fixer-Upper: Everything You Need to Know 05/30/2023 08:00pm • The current state of the housing market may have you expanding your options to try to find a home that you can afford. A fixer-upper that needs some updating and a little love can feel like a welcome alternative to move-in ready houses that go off the market before you can even take a tour. But buyi 10 Ways to Get Free Money From the Government 05/30/2023 08:00pm • Depending on your circumstances and possibly bad luck, you may be in need of all the government help you can get. After all, while unemployment has been pretty low -- 3.4% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics -- if you're part of that 3.4%, you're out of a job and looking for work. Orlando Housing Market Forecast 05/30/2023 08:00pm • The latest headlines about Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may paint a picture of a city facing serious headwinds, but in Orlando's housing market, things are looking as stable as ever. Unlike in other cities, home prices aren't dropping in Orlando; they're leveling out. Meanwhile, housing supp Nvidia, Coherent rise; Big Lots, Skyline Champion fall 05/30/2023 04:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: Nvidia Corp., up $11.65 to $401.11. The chipmaker joined the $1 trillion club amid booming demand for its semiconductors in AI applications. Skyline Champion Corp., down $6.86 to $57.66. The maker of mobile and Ukraine's economy shows 'resilience' from Russian attacks, IMF says as it backs aid 05/30/2023 01:35pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ukraine's economy is showing “remarkable resilience” following Russian attacks on its electricity infrastructure, officials from the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday as they signed off on an initial loan of $900 million and raised their estimate for the countr Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband's impeachment 05/30/2023 12:15pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On the way to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton becoming a rising figure in the GOP, his wife, Angela, used to entertain crowds with a guitar and a song. “I'm a pistol-packin' mama, and my husband sues Obama,” she sang at campaign events and Republican clubs in Texas. When The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing. 05/30/2023 10:40am • DETROIT (AP) — Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle. Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act provided a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 to use toward an EV. Under the rules, a dealer can a DC financial expert shares tips for limiting debt, saving money 05/30/2023 05:13am • "Debt gets people into a lot of trouble," said financial expert Harrine Freeman, cofounder and CEO of financial consulting firm H.E. Freeman Enterprises in D.C. Freeman said there's one big mistake she sees people make often: even those with a budget setup miscalculate how much money they have av How Much Surrogacy Costs and How to Pay for It 05/29/2023 08:00pm • Many would-be parents feel that bringing a baby into the world is a priceless experience. Of course, the reality is that there are always costs involved in starting a family. When the path to becoming parents involves surrogacy, that price tag can go well into the six figures. Like many other costs, What Is Escrow? 05/29/2023 08:00pm • "Escrow" is a term that comes up frequently in real estate transactions, but oftentimes, neither buyer nor seller fully understands how it works. Escrow is mandatory in most home sales, and mortgage lenders typically require borrowers to have escrow accounts to cover property taxes and homeowners in