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Goldman Sachs signals partial retreat from consumer banking 01/25/2023 06:53pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs no longer wants to be the bank for everyone. The storied investment bank spent eight years attempting to expand its business beyond corporations and the wealthy. But in recent months, Goldman has signaled a partial retreat from those efforts by scrapping plans for Man United beats Forest 3-0, closes in on League Cup final 01/25/2023 05:51pm • Manchester United’s Premier League title hopes may be fading, but a first final under Erik ten Hag is now in sight. A 3-0 away win in the first leg of the League Cup semifinals against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday put United in control ahead of the return fixture at Old Trafford next week. Goa Editorial Roundup: United States 01/25/2023 11:06am • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Jan. 23 The Washington Post on gun violence in the United States Gun violence is so regular an occurrence in the United States that no incident, however tragic, comes as a surprise. But events in recent days deserve special attention a Tottenham signs forward Danjuma on loan from Villarreal 01/25/2023 10:51am • LONDON (AP) — Tottenham strengthened its attacking options for the second half of the season by signing Dutch forward Arnaut Danjuma on loan from Villarreal on Wednesday. Danjuma joined Tottenham until the end of the season and will start his second stint in English soccer, having played for Bourn Ship sinks between S. Korea and Japan; 2 dead, 8 missing 01/25/2023 07:44am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Ships searching in wind-whipped waters between South Korea and Japan have picked up at least 14 of the 22 crew members from a cargo vessel that sank early Wednesday, killing at least two, officials said. South Korean officials said nine of those rescued remain unconscious China cites US debt issue to deflect pressure on Africa debt 01/25/2023 04:12am • BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government says the United States should stop pressuring it on debt relief for Zambia and focus on averting a government default at home with possible repercussions for the global economy. The Chinese embassy in Zambia responded Tuesday to remarks by U.S. Treasury Sec How Long Do Collections Stay on Your Credit Report? 01/24/2023 07:00pm • Key takeaways: Seeing a collection account on your credit report is not a good feeling. Unfortunately, it will stay on your credit report for around seven years. But understanding how this happened can help prevent it from happening again. What Are Collections?A collection account, sometimes referre Financial Aid for Online Programs: What to Expect 01/24/2023 07:00pm • For prospective students considering online college programs, cost may be a concern. One common misconception is that financial aid for online degree programs is limited compared with aid for in-person programs. However, most colleges structure the financial aid process for distance students identic How Much a 401(k) Early Withdrawal Costs 01/24/2023 07:00pm • Taking funds out of a 401(k) before age 59 1/2 will often trigger taxes and fees. The costs related to an early withdrawal can be both short-term and long-term. However, there are some ways to minimize the costs of an early 401(k) withdrawal. Before you take an early 401(k) withdrawal, consider: -- Where to Find Free Professional Financial Advice 01/24/2023 07:00pm • Americans have long grappled with their finances. In October 2020, a Marketplace-Edison Research Poll found that nearly half of all Americans would have a hard time handling an unexpected $250 expense. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were wrestling with income loss, job and housing insecurity a Federal Reserve and the markets in standoff on rate hikes 01/24/2023 11:14am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Sooner or later, either Wall Street or the Federal Reserve has to blink. Nearly a year into the Fed’s drive to quash inflation by hiking interest rates at a blistering pace, investors still don’t seem to fully believe what the Fed warns is coming next: Higher rates through Nigeria bets on Chinese-funded port to drive economic growth 01/24/2023 06:37am • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has marked the opening of a $1.5 billion, Chinese-funded deep seaport in the commercial hub of Lagos that authorities hope will help grow the West African nation's ailing economy. The Lekki Deep Sea Port is one of the biggest in West Afric Asian shares rise, track Wall St gains as earnings ramp up 01/24/2023 12:40am • BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were higher in Asia on Tuesday after a tech-led rally on Wall Street as investors bet the Federal Reserve will trim its rate hikes to tamp down inflation. Many markets in the region were closed for Lunar New Year holidays. A preliminary reading for manufacturing in Japan rem Crypto firms acted like banks, then collapsed like dominoes 01/24/2023 12:01am • NEW YORK (AP) — Over the past few years, a number of companies have attempted to act as the cryptocurrency equivalent of a bank, promising lucrative returns to customers who deposited their bitcoin or other digital assets. In a span of less than 12 months, nearly all of the biggest of those compa What Is a Secured Personal Loan? 01/23/2023 07:00pm • When you need to borrow money, many options are available. One financing choice you may have come across is a secured personal loan. But what is a "secured" loan exactly? Read on to find out how a secured personal loan works and whether it's the right option for your needs. What Is a Secured Loan an