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Donald Trump rolls out tax breaks, but no specifics, for overseas citizens and auto buyers 10/10/2024 05:07pm • DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out more plans for tax breaks without offering details on how they would work or how they'd affect the federal budget. Trump vowed in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club to allow interest on car loans to be deducted from taxes, saying the proposal w Home listings climb in nation's priciest markets as locked-up inventory starts to shift 10/10/2024 12:59pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homebuyers in Seattle, Silicon Valley and the nation's other priciest markets are seeing more properties hit the market as mortgage rates finally start trending lower. The number of newly listed homes for sale climbed 4.2% last month, according to data from Realtor.com. Septemb Average US 30-year mortgage rate surges to 6.32%, adding pressure to buyers facing high home prices 10/10/2024 12:04pm • The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. surged to 6.32% this week, adding pressure on home buyers facing sky-high prices and a limited supply of houses for sale. The rate ticked up from 6.12% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.57%. Two wee Goalkeeper Zack Steffen happy to be back in U.S. squad after surprise snub for 2022 World Cup 10/10/2024 11:53am • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Zack Steffen remembers the phone call, the one he considers the toughest moment of his career. It was coach Gregg Berhalter in late 2022 telling the goalkeeper he was not part of the United States' World Cup roster, even as some viewed him as the No. 1 pick over Matt Turner. A Advocates in Georgia face barriers getting people who were formerly incarcerated to vote 10/10/2024 12:10am • ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time in over 10 years, Luci Harrell can vote in a presidential election. Around the time she graduated law school this year, Harrell completed two years of parole and became legally allowed to register. “It feels important to me...real and symbolic,” Harrell said. Applying for Large-Dollar Scholarships? Here's What to Know 10/09/2024 08:00pm • One way to reduce the total cost of college and avoid taking out student loans is by applying for scholarships. Awards range in size. National or larger college scholarships, for instance, can result in tens of thousands of dollars of additional financial aid. Some even cover the full cost of tuitio How to save for your child's college education 10/09/2024 08:00pm • If you're a new parent or your kids are young, start putting money into a college savings plan. Having a college fund for kids is a surefire way to help transition your children to higher education. And college, as we all know, isn't cheap. According to a U.S. News annual survey, the average t Is Banking a Good Career Path? Pros, Cons and Jobs 10/09/2024 08:00pm • Banking professionals play a role in facilitating financial transactions and supporting economic growth. Positions within financial institutions that constitute banking include bank teller, accountant, loan officer, auditor, investment banker and bank administrator. More than 2 million people are em Chicago Bears stay focused on city’s lakefront for new stadium, team president says 10/09/2024 03:59pm • WARE, England (AP) — The Chicago Bears remain focused on the city’s lakefront as the location for a nearly $5 billion stadium development project, team president Kevin Warren said Wednesday. Warren held a news conference at the team's hotel outside London ahead of Chicago's game on Sunday agains UN tribunal orders ex-official to repay $58.8 million lost in bad deals while getting perks 10/09/2024 12:12pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. tribunal has ordered a former high-ranking official to repay the United Nations $58.8 million lost in deals he made with a British businessman who showered him with interest-free loans, a Mercedes for his wife and perks for his sons. The three-judge United Nations Disp Mbappé among stars missing from Nations League while European teams eye World Cup qualifying 10/09/2024 08:41am • GENEVA (AP) — In a congested soccer season where elite players have aired the idea of going on strike, the Nations League returns this week looking less than a top priority. France captain Kylian Mbappé opted to stay away, his probable deputy Antoine Griezmann retired from the national team, and What Is the CPI? What to Know Now That Interest Rates are Falling 10/08/2024 08:00pm • The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures inflation over a given period of time. Essentially, it serves as an economic indicator that gauges the effectiveness of economic policy. The CPI shows how much the price of certain goods and services increases, typically signaling our nation's central bank, th 5 Best Health Care REITs for a Retirement Portfolio 10/08/2024 08:00pm • Income is an important investment objective for retired investors or those planning for retirement. Investments that pay a high and dependable income can help replace wages lost to retirement. Interest- or dividend-paying investments like stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery 10/08/2024 07:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The rumors surrounding Hurricane Helene are many. There are false claims that people taking federal relief money could see their land seized. Or that $750 is the most they will ever get to rebuild. Or that the agency's director — on the ground since the storm hit — was beaten Small business disaster loan program said to be in danger of running out of funds by end of month 10/08/2024 03:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation. As is typical after a disaster, the government is offering aid to small businesses that were in Helene's path. The SBA is offering disaster loans for small