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China cuts 1-year benchmark rate and doubles subsidies for EVs in its 'cash for clunkers' program 07/25/2024 07:52am • BANGKOK (AP) — China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its slowing economy Thursday by unexpectedly cutting a key policy rate and also doubling subsidies for electric vehicles bought to replace older cars. The People’s Bank of China said it cut its lending rate for one-year medium term po How to Find the Best Mortgage Lender: 10 Questions You Should Be Asking 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Taking out a mortgage is likely one of the biggest financial steps of your life. The application process involves sharing sensitive information about your finances. While mortgage rates and terms should factor into your decision, choosing a lender you trust is equally important. To find the best len What Is an FHA 203(k) Loan? 07/24/2024 08:00pm • If you're looking to buy a home that needs a lot of work, you might be able to get it for a discounted price. However, the short- and long-term repair costs could still end up breaking your budget. That's why a Federal Housing Administration 203(k) loan might be something to consider. It allows you Perform a Midyear Financial Checkup in 10 Steps 07/24/2024 08:00pm • As the needs of individuals and families change, financial plans tend to fall apart -- unless you maintain them. Life events such as a death, a marriage, the birth of a child or a job change, for example, can trigger tax and financial implications you need to address before the year's up. As a resul What to Expect from the Housing Market This Summer (and Fall) 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're actively searching for a home or thinking about selling one, you already may know the word that many people are using these days to describe the U.S. housing market: weird, and it is likely to stay that way. Gallup's yearly Economy and Personal Finance Poll, published in May, shows th 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 07/24/2024 08:00pm • Two important components make up the total return of a stock or other investment. The first is price appreciation. If an investor buys stock shares at $100 and the market price goes up to $110 in a given time, say one year, that investor has achieved a 10% return. The second aspect of total return i Sallie Mae: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 07/24/2024 04:52pm • NEWARK, Del. (AP) — NEWARK, Del. (AP) — SLM Corp. (SLM) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $252 million. On a per-share basis, the Newark, Delaware-based company said it had net income of $1.11. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts s Eluned Morgan will be Wales' first female leader as she takes over a troubled governing party 07/24/2024 01:01pm • LONDON (AP) — Wales is set to get its first female leader after Eluned Morgan was chosen Wednesday to lead the governing Welsh Labour Party as it tries to emerge from scandal and division. Morgan succeeds First Minister Vaughan Gething, who stepped down last week as party leader amid acrimony and 13 Ways to Get Ready to Pay for Law School 07/23/2024 08:00pm • A career in law can be a lucrative choice, but going to law school leaves many students with substantial debt. And a high-paying job in law after graduation isn't a sure bet, so understanding the return on investment is critical. It's possible to reduce the sticker price of a law school education, a Tesla's 2Q profit falls 45% to $1.48 billion as sales drop despite price cuts and low-interest loans 07/23/2024 07:53pm • DETROIT (AP) — Tesla's second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company's global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that it made $1.48 billion from April through June, less than the $2.7 bi US home sales fell in June to slowest pace since December amid rising mortgage rates, home prices 07/23/2024 12:46pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation's housing slump deepened in June as sales of previously occupied homes slowed to their slowest pace since December, hampered by elevated mortgage rates and record-high prices. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 5.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjust India's Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls 07/23/2024 05:16am • NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly formed government presented an annual budget to Parliament that raises spending to generate more jobs and spur economic growth, while aiming to appease coalition partners it needs to stay in power. In her budget speech Tuesday, Finance Donald Trump's lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn 'egregious' civil fraud verdict 07/22/2024 10:18pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off victories in other legal cases, Donald Trump on Monday pressed a New York appeals court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to drain his personal cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House. In paperwork filed with How to Budget for Friends' Weddings 07/22/2024 08:00pm • A beautiful envelope arrives in the mail with great news -- your friend is getting married. But along with the celebration comes the cost of attendance, which can easily cost a few hundred dollars or more. If you don't have much wiggle room in your budget for attending weddings, you're not alone. "E How to Prepare for End of Life: Medical Planning and Paperwork 07/22/2024 08:00pm • Many people feel unprepared for death -- and that's natural. While it's hard to prepare for something you've never experienced, planning for death can help ensure you and your loved ones' needs are met at the end of your life. It's never too early to start this process, and the sooner you begin, the