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Stegosaurus fossil fetches nearly $45M, setting record for dinosaur auctions 07/17/2024 07:12pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The nearly complete fossilized remains of a stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, Sotheby's said. The buyer's name was not disclosed. The fossil, dubbed “Apex,” is considered to be among the most complete ever found, according to the auction house. The price Former Mozambique finance minister on trial in US over 'tuna bond' scandal that spurred debt crisis 07/17/2024 05:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The “ tuna bond ” scandal that shook Mozambique's economy is washing into a U.S. court, where a former Mozambican finance minister is being tried on charges that he took bribes to commit his country — secretly — to huge loans that prosecutors say got looted. When the loans DC LGBTQ nonprofit founder Ruby Corado pleads guilty to wire fraud 07/17/2024 02:24pm • The founder of a D.C. nonprofit that provided services to the LGBTQ community has pleaded guilty to funneling at least $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds into her personal bank account in El Salvador. As part of a plea agreement, Ruby Corado, 53, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Wednesday China's Communist Party charts technology- and security-focused development for reviving the economy 07/17/2024 07:28am • BANGKOK (AP) — In a year of major elections that will determine the destinies of many countries, China’s ruling Communist Party is holding closed, top-level meetings in Beijing to set strategies for reviving its slowing economy. State media likened the meetings that end Thursday to reforms star Ex-TV host Carlos Watson convicted in trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media 07/16/2024 08:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV personality Carlos Watson was convicted Tuesday in a federal financial conspiracy case about Ozy Media, an ambitious startup that collapsed after another executive impersonated a YouTube executive to hype the company’s success. Watson, 53, had been free on bail but was Can You Make a Car Payment With a Credit Card? 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Most lenders don't accept credit cards for auto loan payments, but even if your lender does, you need to think twice before using that option. If you aren't careful, you could end up paying more than your original auto loan amount. But I've got your back! Up ahead, we'll cover everything you need to 20 Largest Credit Unions in America 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Credit unions are different from banks as they operate as not-for-profit organizations and require a membership to use their services. While credit unions tend to be smaller than banks, they can offer unique products to their millions of members across the country. Read on to learn more about the 20 When a Retirement Hardship Withdrawal Makes Sense 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Faced with rising household costs, many Americans are turning to their retirement accounts to save their homes from foreclosure. According to a recent report from Vanguard, 3.6% of American retirement savers raided their 401(k) plan to cover significant household shortfalls in 2023, up from 2.8% the 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds to Buy for Steady Income 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Bond funds are a cornerstone for many income investors, and many asset managers offer comprehensive fund screeners to help investors sift through their lineup. Fidelity is no exception. If you are specifically looking for a bond fund that pays steady income, there are a few key criteria to consider Battered by Hurricane Idalia last year, Florida village ponders future as hurricane season begins 07/16/2024 01:39pm • HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Lisa Bregenzer’s waterfront home was her "little slice of heaven." She watched sunsets and migrating birds from the porch, the Gulf of Mexico in the distance. There, she felt close to God and her late father. When Hurricane Idalia tore through Florida in late August Bank of America Q2 profits drop as higher interest rates slow down lending 07/16/2024 10:50am • NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America said its profits fell in the second quarter, as higher interest rates ate into BofA's expenses, including its large consumer banking franchise. But like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America saw a resurgence of activity in its investment banking division which helped make UnitedHealth sticks to 2024 outlook despite strong quarter with costs from massive cyberattack high 07/16/2024 10:45am • UnitedHealth topped second-quarter forecasts but remains cautious about the year as it continues to eat costs from a massive cyberattack and deals with rising medical expenses. The health care giant on Tuesday said it was sticking with an earnings forecast for 2024 it first laid out last fall that i Welsh leader Vaughan Gething resigns after allies desert him over campaign donation scandal 07/16/2024 07:31am • LONDON (AP) — The leader of Wales’ government, First Minister Vaughan Gething, said Tuesday he will resign after several members of his government quit over a campaign donation scandal. Gething said that “I have this morning taken the difficult decision to begin the process of stepping down as Financial Planning For Post-College Life 07/15/2024 08:00pm • For many recent college graduates and young adults, personal finances are a source of anxiety. Rising tuition costs have led to higher average student loan debt, leaving many graduates feeling behind financially before they even start their career, experts say. Many say they feel unprepared to face How to Get a Student Loan 07/15/2024 08:00pm • With the cost of tuition, fees, housing, books and more, most college students depend on loans to finance their education. Among bachelor's degree recipients, 61% took out student loans to pay for college expenses, according to the most recent Department of Education statistics.If you're among the m