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5 Foolish Money Mistakes to Avoid 03/28/2017 08:00pm • April Fools' Day is fast approaching, so be careful not to fall for pranks and hoaxes across the internet or in real life. While most people can appreciate a harmless practical joke or a zany YouTube video, nobody wants to be careless when it comes to his or her finances. U.S. News talked to severa 4 Things to Know Before Buying a Midcentury Modern Las Vegas Home 03/28/2017 08:00pm • A new property in a gated community is ideal for some Las Vegas homebuyers, but if you're seeking a property with a bit more charm, one of the city's midcentury modern homes may be more your taste. Broadly speaking, midcentury modern homes were built between the end of World War II and 1970. "They Young Workers Turn to Employers for Student Loan Debt Solutions 03/28/2017 08:00pm • The Student Loan Ranger has often pointed out that student debt is a multigenerational issue affecting Americans of all ages. But while it's true that the number of older Americans with student loans is rapidly rising, there's no denying that millennials bear the largest student loan burden -- both Judge dismisses suit accusing Glock founder of racketeering 03/28/2017 04:10pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge in Atlanta has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the founder of the company that makes Glock pistols of conspiring to steal millions from his ex-wife. More than 350 pages long, the suit initially filed by Helga Glock in October 2014 included salacious allegations and drew Want a lower credit card rate? Just ask – but soon 03/28/2017 01:10pm • WASHINGTON — The credit card industry is extremely competitive right now, and credit card companies have never been more accommodating to their best customers. And if you'd like a lower rate, more reasonable annual fee or a late fee waived, now is the time to ask. A Creditcards.com report sa NFL owners approve Raiders' move to Las Vegas, so what now? 03/28/2017 11:52am • PHOENIX (AP) — Sometime in the not distant future, they will become the Las Vegas Raiders. Until then, likely in 2020, Mark Davis' team belongs to Oakland. Well, sort of. NFL owners approved the Raiders' move to Las Vegas 31-1 at the league meetings Monday. Miami was the lone dissenter. Davis insi German police: Thieves stole huge gold coin with wheelbarrow 03/28/2017 11:45am • BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police say suspects used a wheelbarrow to make off with a 100-kilogram (221-pound) gold coin worth millions. Police said Tuesday at least two burglars broke into the Bode Museum early Monday morning using a ladder to climb up to a window from elevated railway tracks running al EU clears investment loan for Greek airports upgrade 03/28/2017 09:41am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union is clearing a 280 million euro loan from the European Investment Bank to the company that won the tender to upgrade and operate 14 regional Greek airports. European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said Tuesday the EU's investment plan "supports the 8 Winners and Losers in a Rising Interest Rate Environment 03/27/2017 08:00pm • If the shocking defeat of Obamacare repeal and reform proved anything, it's this: Sometimes, a Magic 8-Ball works better at predicting major outcomes in the nation's capital than, say, a pragmatic pundit. And so it goes with interest rate hikes and the Federal Reserve: Will they? Won't they? Is Fed 3 Ways to Pay Off Debt: Which Is Right for You? 03/26/2017 08:00pm • Ready to pay off your debts? Great. Now, which debt will you tackle first? The "best" order in which to pay off your debt balances is a long-debated topic. As with just about everything else in personal finance, no single answer is right for everyone. The ideal debt payoff method is the one best su 7 Habits You Can Learn From Highly Successful Savers 03/23/2017 08:00pm • Be an effective saver.According to a 2016 study conducted by GOBankingRates, more than two-thirds of Americans have less than $1,000 saved, with 34 percent admitting to having absolutely no money in their savings account. Although today's consumers are more aware than ever about the importance of sa 7 Common Mistakes International MBA Applicants Make 03/23/2017 08:00pm • Creating a robust and dynamic classroom experience through diversity is a primary focus of the top business schools in the United States, offering students the chance to interact with peers from an array of countries and professional backgrounds. In fact, international candidates made up a signific 6 good credit card habits to start now 03/23/2017 08:00pm • We've all been there: You open your latest credit card bill, and it is twice as much as you were expecting. Your first impulse may be to cut up your credit cards, lock them in a drawer or cancel them at your first opportunity. 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