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Take the 5th? The choice could soon be Trump's in NY probe
02/18/2022 01:02am • NEW YORK (AP) — To plead the Fifth, or not to plead the Fifth? That is the question Donald Trump may face after a New York judge ordered the former president to testify in a long-running state civil investigation into his business practices. Trump's lawyers are almost certain to appeal Judge Arth
Md. twin brothers charged with stealing over $1 million in COVID relief, unemployment money
02/17/2022 09:59pm • Twin brothers from Prince George's County, Maryland, are accused in an identity theft scheme to collect a large amount of COVID-19 relief money. Jerry and Jaleel Phillips, of Temple Hills, both 24, made their initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt Thursday. According to a news
Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
02/17/2022 08:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a judge ruled Thursday. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., to comply with subpoenas issue
What Is a Loan Prepayment Penalty?
02/17/2022 07:00pm • Paying off your loan early can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in interest, but if your loan has a prepayment penalty, you may get stuck with a fee. Thanks to federal legislation, prepayment penalties are less common than they used to be. In fact, many mortgages don't have a prepaymen
Tax Filing Tips for College Students
02/17/2022 07:00pm • College students are usually in a time of transition between being children and adults. They may be living away from home but still financially dependent on their parents. Or they may start earning their own income while they're in school. Their taxes are in transition, too -- some students can be c
EXPLAINER: How Trump testifying about his business hurts him
02/17/2022 04:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A judge's refusal Thursday to throw out a subpoena seeking former President Donald Trump's testimony in an investigation of his business affairs won’t be the last word in the matter. Trump's lawyers can appeal Judge Arthur Engoron's decision, a process that could take some time.
TripAdvisor, Hyatt Hotels fall; Walmart, Cisco rise
02/17/2022 04:22pm • Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Cisco Systems Inc., up $1.48 to $55.73. The seller of routers, switches, software and services raised its profit forecast for its fiscal year. TripAdvisor Inc., down 73 cents to $28.50. The travel website operator reported disapp
EXPLAINER: How Barcelona tries to get finances back on track
02/17/2022 04:03pm • MADRID (AP) — Barcelona is back in the second tier of European soccer after nearly two decades contending among the elite in the Champions League, a blow to its prestige and a further hit to its dire financial situation. It debuted in the Europa League with a 1-1 draw at home against Napoli in the
Vatican spy story takes center stage as fraud trial resumes
02/17/2022 01:54pm • VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s big fraud and extortion trial resumes Friday after exposing some unseemly realities of how the Holy See operates, with a new spy story taking center stage that is more befitting of a 007 thriller than the inner workings of a papacy. According to written testimon
Romance fraud: Looking for love in wrong place proves costly
02/17/2022 11:59am • FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — For the victim, a 78-year-old man from Annandale, it started with an effort to find some companionship. He created an account on a social network called iFlirt, then made contact with someone identifying herself as a widowed woman in her 30s who seemed interested. As th
Long-term US mortgage rates hit 3.92%, highest since 2019
02/17/2022 11:10am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped again this week, approaching levels not seen since 2019. The average rate on a 30-year loan reached 3.92%, up from 3.69% the previous week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday. A year ago, the long-term rate was 2.81%. The la
10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2022
02/16/2022 07:00pm • These are 10 of the top stocks to invest in for 2022.Little did investors know at the end of 2021 -- a year replete with crypto mania, meme stock frenzies and new trillion-dollar companies -- that the beginning of 2022 would usher in a more subdued vibe in the stock market. Stocks fell off a cliff i
Personal Finance Ratios to Know at All Times
02/16/2022 07:00pm • Plan your finances like a professional.If you seek out a financial planner or advisor for help managing your money, the first thing they'll do is conduct an analysis of your financial situation. A big part of that analysis will come down to ratios. Professional planners use ratios and benchmarks to
Some of Best Personal Finance Podcasts to Listen to in 2022
02/16/2022 07:00pm • The amount of financial content available online is staggering. Along with articles and videos, there are countless podcasts devoted to helping you pay off debt, invest wisely and retire comfortably. Personal finance podcasts are available on apps such as Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts or throug
Loan relief granted to students misled by for-profit DeVry
02/16/2022 06:27pm • The Biden administration on Wednesday announced it will cancel more than $70 million in student debt for borrowers who say they were defrauded by the for-profit DeVry University — the first time the Education Department has approved such claims for an institution that’s still in operation. At le
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