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In White House visit, Polish president pushes NATO to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund Ukraine 03/12/2024 09:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda used a joint White House visit with his political rival, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on Tuesday to call on NATO allies to significantly increase defense spending and press a divided Washington to break its impasse over replenishing funds for U Married Couples: Is It Better to File Taxes Jointly or Separately? 03/12/2024 08:00pm • Married couples have a choice to make at tax time: They can file their returns jointly or separately. Many file joint returns, but there are some situations in which filing separately can be beneficial. Morris Armstrong, an enrolled agent in Cheshire, Connecticut, is authorized to represent taxpayer West Virginia governor vies for Manchin's US Senate seat, while moonlighting as girls hoops coach 03/12/2024 07:58pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — When West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice recently returned to the spotlight, it wasn’t as the state's top executive. Or a wealthy businessman. Or even as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. The term-limited Republican was instead back on the court, guiding a high school team in Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers 03/12/2024 10:51am • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Whenever bestselling author Robin Cook releases a new medical thriller, the head of the public library in West Haven knows demand for digital copies will be high. So will the price. Like many libraries, West Haven has been grappling with the soaring costs of e-books and audi NCAA Conference Tournament Glances 03/12/2024 01:33am • Times EST (through March 9) Times EDT (March 10) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Saturday, March 9 Bryant 84, Maine 58 Vermont 75, Albany (NY) 72 New Hampshire 77, Binghamton 64 Mass.-Lowell 94, UMBC 89 Semifinals Tuesday, March 12 Vermont vs. New Hampshire, 5 p.m. Mass. Women's Conference Tournament Glances 03/12/2024 12:19am • Times EST (through March 9) Times EDT (March 10) America East Conference At Higher-Seeded Schools First Round Friday, March 8 Maine 49, Mass.-Lowell 43 Vermont 54, UMBC 41 Binghamton 56, Bryant 51 Albany (NY) 57, NJIT 42 Semifinals Monday, March 11 Maine 64, Binghamton 58 Vermont 50, Albany (NY) 46 Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs 03/11/2024 10:27pm • MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters' attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Unlikely to pass the House and Senate to become l 10 of the Best Bank Stocks to Buy for 2024 03/11/2024 08:00pm • A handful of U.S. regional banks collapsed in early 2023 after rising interest rates triggered a sharp decline in long-term bond prices, resulting in massive losses for banks holding certain loans on their balance sheets. U.S. regional bank stocks stabilized in the second half of 2023, but New York Where to Get Help With Closing Costs 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Closing cost assistance can take the sting out of coming up with the cash needed to close on your mortgage. There are a variety of programs that provide help with closing costs, but you'll usually need to meet certain requirements to qualify. Don't assume you won't be eligible -- there are programs What Is LTV and Why Does it Matter? 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Loan-to-value ratio compares the size of a loan used to finance an asset with the value of that asset. It's commonly considered when you take out a mortgage to purchase a home. If you get a $400,000 home loan for a $500,000 house, for example, your LTV is 80%. LTV can have a major impact on whether Tax Filing in 2024: How to Choose Your Filing Status 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Deciding how to choose your tax status seems like it should be easy. But it's really not. A couple years ago, the Internal Revenue Service website listed filing the wrong tax status as one of the most common errors that a taxpayer can make. Keep reading to decide which one to choose. What Tax Status Are You Too Old for Medical School? 03/11/2024 08:00pm • Prospective students who are trying to determine if they are too old for medical school occasionally ask, "What are my chances for getting in? " I will address the ideal candidate, but first I want to consider some factors that have become problematic for some older applicants. Financial Implication Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment 03/11/2024 01:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty on Monday to new obstruction of justice charges recently added to a broad corruption indictment threatening the Democrat's re-election chances. “Once again, not guilty your honor,” Menendez responded after Judge Sidney H. S Coach De la Fuente says he 'respects' Díaz's decision to play for Morocco instead of Spain 03/11/2024 11:55am • MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Monday he respected Brahim Díaz's decision to represent Morocco rather than his team, adding that only individuals who want to play for La Roja are welcome in his squad. The daily Marca and other local media said that the Real Madrid winger would j Arnautović faces another injury layoff, Inter teammate Carlos Augusto will also miss Atletico match 03/11/2024 11:43am • MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan forward Marko Arnautović faces another month on the sidelines because of injury while teammate Carlos Augusto will also miss Wednesday’s match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. Both players had to come off in Inter’s 1-0 win at Bologna on Sa