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The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That's changing 09/05/2025 05:02pm • Dawn Price signs rent checks worth about $160,000 every month for 79 people that her nonprofit helps house in Laguna Beach, California. Usually, she logs into an online portal to withdraw enough from an account funded by a grant from the federal housing agency. But in February, she couldn't. Access Stocks wobble as Wall Street wrangles with whether the job market is too weak 09/05/2025 04:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks wobbled lower on Friday as Wall Street questioned whether the U.S. job market has slowed by just enough to get the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to help the economy, or by so much that a downturn may be on the way. After rising to an early gain, the S&P 5 Back from torn ACL, Sergiño Dest says he's matured since red card for arguing at Trinidad 09/05/2025 02:14pm • MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Recovered from a torn ACL, Sergiño Dest is set to play with the U.S. national team for the first time in 1 1/2 years and says he's matured since his red card at Trinidad in November 2023. Dest lost his composure by arguing in a needless dispute with a referee, getting a pa Louisiana governor pays fine and discloses $13K in unreported free trips in deal to end ethics probe 09/05/2025 01:59pm • BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry agreed Friday to pay a $900 fine for failing to disclose a free plane ride to Hawaii and other free flights, ending a yearslong ethics investigation into his travels. The Republican also revealed he accepted nearly 20 complimentary trips worth mor AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Boston's mayoral primary 09/05/2025 07:29am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Boston voters will narrow the field of candidates for mayor on Tuesday in a municipal primary that pits incumbent Michelle Wu against a deep-pocketed challenger with one of the most famous last names in New England. Wu seeks a second term as President Donald Trump has threatened How to Get a $20,000 Personal Loan 09/04/2025 08:00pm • Personal loans come in amounts ranging from $1,000 to over $100,000, and $20,000 personal loans are widely available for those who qualify. For larger amounts, personal loans offer several advantages over credit cards: Interest rates are generally lower, they're fixed, and you can choose from a rang What Happens to Student Loans if Rates Fall? 09/04/2025 08:00pm • According to the CME FedWatch, there's a 95% chance that the Fed will cut its target interest rate by 25 basis points at its meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. "The Federal Reserve is attempting to balance the desire to lower inflation (which is still above the Fed's 2% goal) with the goal of increasing eco Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to 6.5%, the lowest since last October 09/04/2025 01:42pm • The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, extending a recent trend that should give prospective homebuyers more purchasing power. The long-term rate eased to 6.5% from 6.56% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.35%. Borrowing co Artificial intelligence helps break barriers for Hispanic homeownership 09/04/2025 09:50am • For many Hispanics the road to homeownership is filled with obstacles, including loan officers who don’t speak Spanish or aren't familiar with buyers who may not fit the boxes of a traditional mortgage applicant. Some mortgage experts are turning to artificial intelligence to bridge the gap. They Applications for US jobless benefits rise but remain in a healthy range 09/04/2025 08:51am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting that employers are still retaining workers even as the economy has showed signs of slowing. Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug. 30 rose by 8,000 to 237,000, the Labor Vardy joins Mussolini's great grandson and a wave of enthusiasm at perfect Cremonese 09/04/2025 07:04am • ROME (AP) — David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo came to Serie A in the twilight years of their careers. This year, the list of big-name veterans descending on Italy was even longer than usual. It included Luka Modric (who joined AC Milan at age 39); Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli, 34); Nemanja Matic (Sas India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs 09/03/2025 08:30pm • NEW DELHI (AP) — India will cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods ranging from air conditioners to small cars to bolster local consumption, its government said Wednesday, as New Delhi moves to cushion its economy from the blow of steep U.S. import tariffs. The announcement comes after U.S. Pres Understanding Financial Aid for College: A Guide 09/03/2025 08:00pm • Many families are shocked by a college's sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming, financial aid can make higher education more affordable. For a typical family with a college student, scholarships and grants -- aid that doesn't have to be repaid -- covered 27% of college costs i Using Your Student Credit Card Responsibly -- What to Spend On and What to Avoid 09/03/2025 08:00pm • Getting a credit card as a student can help you build your credit score, earn rewards and establish good money habits -- if you use your card responsibly. This means sticking to your budget and paying off your balance in full each month to avoid interest charges. Spending past your means, on the oth Donald Trump Stocks: 8 Stocks Owned by the President 09/03/2025 08:00pm • The S&P 500 has had a solid 2025 so far under President Donald Trump. Critics have questioned the potential disruptive impact Trump's tariffs and other policies could have on the economy and Americans' stock portfolios. Trump himself owns a number of individual common stocks and has a history of