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Sri Lanka's new president says he'll restart talks with the IMF to find a way out of economic crisis 09/25/2024 08:38pm • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Wednesday that he will soon resume discussions with the International Monetary Fund and foreign creditors to plot a way out of the worst economic crisis in the country's history. “We expect to discuss debt restruc How to Refinance a Rental Property 09/25/2024 08:00pm • A rental property can offer income from rental payments, but your loan could be limiting your profits. You may consider refinancing if you've been stuck with a high interest rate or don't have the cash on hand to jump on another investment. With mortgage rates declining and the Federal Reserve cutti How to Complete the CSS Profile 09/25/2024 08:00pm • The CSS Profile, administered and maintained by the College Board, the same group that develops the SAT, opens the door to nonfederal scholarships and other kinds of institutional aid that can make a big difference when it's time to pay for college. Aiming to paint a fuller picture of a family's fin Everything You Need to Know About No-Closing-Cost Mortgages 09/25/2024 08:00pm • One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership for many would-be buyers is not necessarily the ability to get a mortgage loan, but the upfront costs associated with buying property. This includes the many costs buyers assume in the closing process. Lenders may offer a no-closing-cost mortgage loan aime How to Calculate Your Net Worth 09/25/2024 08:00pm • We're intrigued by the net worth of celebrities, business magnates, politicians and sports heroes. But knowing our own net worth can be useful for us mere mortals, too. It may seem like figuring out your own net worth isn't worth the trouble. But because of the insight it can give you into your fina Reality TV star Julie Chrisley resentenced to 7 years in bank fraud and tax evasion case 09/25/2024 01:15pm • ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday resentenced Julie Chrisley to seven years in prison for her conviction on bank fraud and tax evasion charges, declining the reality TV star's request for less time in prison than was originally imposed. Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, gained fam New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict 09/25/2024 01:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in Donald Trump's fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could disrupt his real estate empire and cost him close to a half-billion dollars. The former president and current Republican nominee has given no indication he plans Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs 09/25/2024 11:30am • VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Matvei Michkov’s first dose of culture shock in American hockey hit the teen sensation when he skated in the opening days of Philadelphia Flyers’ training camp. Flyers fans were already dressed in his No. 39 jersey. Lots of them. Kids. Adults. The Flyers open the doors to Asian Development Bank raises growth forecast for region, but warns of risks from trade sanctions 09/25/2024 04:15am • Developing economies in Asia are forecast to grow at a 5.0% annual pace this year, helped by a strong U.S. economy and surging demand for computer chips that power artificial intelligence, the Asian Development Bank said in a report Wednesday. The forecast was revised upward slightly from the ADB's Sri Lanka's new leader must balance ties between regional powerhouses India and China 09/25/2024 01:15am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Marxist lawmaker who won Sri Lanka’s presidency faces a key challenge in how to balance ties with his country’s two most crucial partners, India and China, as he seeks to draw foreign investment and pull the economy out of the doldrums. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 5 The Pros and Cons Seller Financing 09/24/2024 08:00pm • If you're having trouble qualifying for a traditional mortgage loan, you have other options. One solution could be financing a loan through the home's seller, where you can negotiate an agreement to pay the money that ordinarily would go to the bank. Although this type of financing can be quicker th 11 Financial Steps to Follow After the Loss of a Loved One 09/24/2024 08:00pm • The death of a loved one comes with pain and grief. In those moments of mourning, memories shared together and the feeling of loss dominate. Yet, even in these moments, love for the deceased requires that you take certain steps and carry out important tasks -- or you may face unnecessary financial s Can You Get a Loan for a Mobile Home? 09/24/2024 08:00pm • Dreaming of homeownership but without the high costs involved with purchasing and maintaining a traditional, "stick-built" residence? Consider a manufactured home or a mobile home, which can cost less and promise easier upkeep. Be aware, however, that manufactured home financing can be a bit more co Reasons to Take Social Security Early at Age 62 09/24/2024 08:00pm • There's no perfect formula for deciding when to take Social Security. There are, however, plenty of good Social Security timing scenarios to choose from. But first, it's important to know your Social Security plan's parameters and payout rates. You can start collecting Social Security benefits as ea China cuts rates, rolls out other moves to help the slowing economy 09/24/2024 07:01am • China rolled out a raft of measures Tuesday aimed at countering a prolonged downturn in its property market that is weighing on the world’s second largest economy. The chief of China’s central bank said it would cut the amount of reserves banks are required to keep. It also slashed interest rat