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Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year
04/26/2024 10:13pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets an
Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat
04/26/2024 04:59pm • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nearly a dozen Utah Republicans vying to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate are set to square off Saturday for the party nomination in a race expected to reveal the brand of political conservatism that most appeals to modern voters in the state. Romney has long been the f
Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
04/26/2024 03:26pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election bid. Friday's report from the government
Decency agenda, affordable housing package among bills signed into law in Maryland
04/26/2024 11:06am • Before Maryland’s 90-day legislative session began in January, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones urged not only her colleagues, but also the general public, to simply be more decent with each other. During the session, the Baltimore County Democrat presented a “decency agenda,” a package of f
Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot
04/26/2024 07:34am • GENEVA (AP) — There could be a surprising team from each of Europe's “big five” leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season. Aston Villa, Bologna, Brest, Girona and Stuttgart are all, remarkably, on course to qualify for Europe's elite competition going into the final few ro
Should I Use a Wire Transfer or Cashier's Check for Closing?
04/25/2024 08:00pm • If you've finally reached the closing stage of the homebuying process, then you are nearing the finish line. However, closing involves a specific set of procedures that must be followed carefully to avoid delays or complications. One of these processes is securing a bank-certified payment method,
How to Refinance a Personal Loan
04/25/2024 08:00pm • If you're paying off a personal loan, you may be searching for ways to pay less interest or lower your monthly payments. Refinancing can offer a solution, as it lets you replace your current personal loan with a new one. Depending on your financial profile, you might qualify for a better interest ra
These apps allow workers to get paid between paychecks. Experts say there are steep costs
04/25/2024 05:33pm • NEW YORK (AP) — When Anna Branch, 37, had her hours at work reduced in 2019, she suddenly noticed ads for an app called EarnIn. “You know how they get you — the algorithms — like they’re reading your mind,” Branch said. “The ad said I could get up to $100 this week and repay it in my n
US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
04/25/2024 04:58pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November
04/25/2024 12:27pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level since late November, another setback for home shoppers in what's traditionally the housing market's busiest time of the year. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.17% from 7.1% last week,
Boeing's financial woes continue, while families of crash victims urge US to prosecute the company
04/24/2024 08:36pm • Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling revenue in the first quarter, another sign of the crisis gripping the aircraft manufacturer as it faces increasing scrutiny over the safety of its planes and accusations of shoddy work from a growing number of whistleblowers. CEO David Calho
7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs to Buy Now
04/24/2024 08:00pm • It's easy to explain the popularity of high-dividend ETFs: High dividends equal high yields and a reliable cash flow. People who have current income as a primary investment objective are especially attracted to exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that pay superior income, but dividends can be a boon to
VA Land
Loans
: How They Work
04/24/2024 08:00pm • If you're looking to buy land to design and build your dream home, a Department of Veterans Affairs loan with no down payment might make this idea even more appealing. But you need to be ready to build if you plan to use a VA loan to purchase land. You can't take out a VA land loan without an existi
Why You Shouldn't Dump Your Brick-and-Mortar Bank
04/24/2024 08:00pm • You can do almost everything online these days, and banking is no exception. There are endless options for online banks, which may offer competitive products, extensive ATM networks and good service. You can set up paycheck direct deposit, pay your bills online, make debit card purchases and get cas
10 Essential Sources of Retirement Income
04/24/2024 08:00pm • Many career professionals dream of hanging up their lanyards and kicking back with a cold beverage on the beach. Yet too many people approach retirement without the one thing they need to prosper: cash. According to a recent study by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, 52.5% of Americans nearing age 6
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