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5 Best Charles Schwab Money Market Funds 04/04/2024 08:00pm • Money market funds stand out as an ideal investment vehicle for those prioritizing cash management. This type of mutual fund is designed with a triple aim: to provide steady income, preserve capital and maintain high liquidity. It accomplishes these goals by investing in short-term fixed-income inst Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? 04/04/2024 08:00pm • Home improvements are a big investment that can add value to your home. They also can save you money on your tax bill if you decide to sell in the future. But not all home improvements are eligible for tax deductions, and those that do qualify won't apply to the year you make renovations. "Now, whil When Trump needs cash, a California bank and one of its top shareholders have come to the rescue 04/04/2024 04:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump left the White House facing a cash crunch and a tattered reputation after his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, threatening the viability of his business empire. Soon, though, a new source stepped forward to provide a financial lifeline when many longtime lende DA says he shut down 21 sites stealing millions through crypto scams 04/04/2024 02:43pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities in New York City said Thursday they disrupted an online fraud operation that stole millions of dollars by duping victims into making phony cryptocurrency investments. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said his office seized 21 web domains that were being used by Average long-term US mortgage rate rises modestly this week, holding just below 7% 04/04/2024 01:15pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose modestly this week, holding below 7% as it has for much of this year. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.82% from 6.79% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.28%. When mor Should you itemize or take a standard deduction on your tax return? Here's what to know 04/04/2024 09:56am • NEW YORK (AP) — When tackling your taxes, it can sometimes be hard to figure out whether to opt for a standard deduction or itemize. According to tax pros, itemizing generally only makes sense if your itemized deductions, taken together, add up to more than the current standard deduction of $13,85 Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 million 04/04/2024 09:49am • BRUSSELS (AP) — Police in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia arrested 22 people Thursday as part of an investigation into the suspected siphoning of hundreds millions of euros in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union. The 600 million euros ($650 million) were part of Italy's post-pa Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law that allows the death penalty in some cases 04/03/2024 11:43pm • KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality" despite widespread condemnation from rights groups and others abroad. President Yoweri Museveni signed the bill into law in May last year. The law 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds to Buy for Steady Income 04/03/2024 08:00pm • Choosing the best bond fund for steady income involves more than just selecting options with the highest yield or the lowest cost. For those focused on generating regular income, it's crucial to find a bond fund that delivers consistent payouts. While individual bonds typically pay semi-annually, mo How Many Times Can You Use a VA Loan? 04/03/2024 08:00pm • If you serve in the military or are a veteran, a Veterans Affairs loan can help you unlock the door to your dream home. But how many times can you use a VA loan? Borrowers who have earned this benefit can use it as many times as they want for life, as long as they qualify. Eligible active-duty servi Consumer financial market, federal oversight and reform 04/03/2024 02:43pm • Access to credit affects our lives in all kinds of ways – a solid credit score is needed to purchase a home, credit can keep a business running, help buy a car and deal with all kinds of expenses. Financial institutions and consumers navigate a variety of regulatory issues and guidelines th Powell: Fed still sees rate cuts this year; election timing won't affect decision 04/03/2024 02:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials will likely reduce their benchmark interest rate later this year, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, despite recent reports showing that the U.S. economy is still strong and that U.S. inflation picked up in January and February. “The recent data do n Eller wins Republican runoff in Mississippi 2nd District, will face Democratic Rep. Thompson 04/02/2024 10:25pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Ron Eller won a Republican primary runoff Tuesday in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District and will face longtime Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson in the Nov. 5 general election. Eller, who is a military veteran and physician assistant, defeated Andrew Scott Smith, who ha What Can Student Loans Be Used For? 04/02/2024 08:00pm • When you take out a student loan, your lender sends funds directly to your school. After your school deducts what's needed to pay for expenses such as tuition and room and board, it will disburse any remaining money to you for education-related expenses. But these expenses aren't just books and clas 6 Best Lithium Stocks and ETFs to Buy in 2024 04/02/2024 08:00pm • Lithium has been duking it out with cobalt and nickel to be the metal of choice in the global electric vehicle battery market, and things may come to a head in the second quarter of 2024. The metals' prices have come down, triggering a tumble in lithium stocks. Lithium stocks have been on the rise i