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How Repairing Credit Works 12/13/2023 07:00pm • If you don't have a good credit score, you may have trouble getting approved for loans or credit cards, or you may only qualify for high interest rates. It makes sense to want to improve your situation right away, but fixing your credit requires patience. Companies may offer paid services for repair Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year 12/13/2023 05:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year. The Fed’s message Wednesday strongly suggested that it is finished with New York removes medical debt from credit reports 12/13/2023 04:58pm • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in New York residents’ credit reports under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday. The law prohibits credit agencies from collecting information about or reporting medical debt. The law also bans hospitals and healt Rembrandt portraits that were privately held for nearly 200 years go on show in Amsterdam 12/13/2023 10:12am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — After nearly 200 years in a private collection, a pair of small portraits by 17th century Dutch Master Rembrandt van Rijn went on display Wednesday after a long-term loan to the Netherlands’ national art and history museum. The Rijksmuseum said the portraits of Jan US Asians and Pacific Islanders view democracy with concern, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows 12/13/2023 08:58am • WASHINGTON (AP) — About 7 in 10 Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and only about 1 in 10 believe democracy is working “extremely" or “very” well, according to a new poll from AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC How to put a ring on it and save for a house, too 12/13/2023 08:47am • Planning a wedding and buying a home are two expensive milestones in adult life. Couples with both of these goals may wonder just how they’ll pay for it all. While some couples may be fine keeping the wedding small (or skipping it altogether) in order to save for a house, others have their hearts What small businesses need to know about new regulations going into 2024 12/13/2023 06:32am • NEW YORK (AP) — Regulations are a double-edged sword. They’re created to improve business dealings, discourage unfair or illegal business activity, and protect workers. But, for small business owners, they often mean more red tape, higher costs and possible penalties for failing to comply. ″Fo UNLV Rebels play the No. 8 Creighton Bluejays 12/13/2023 03:42am • Creighton Bluejays (8-1) vs. UNLV Rebels (3-4) Henderson, Nevada; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -13.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: The No. 8 Creighton Bluejays and the UNLV Rebels square off at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The Rebels are 3-4 in non-conferen Donald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says 'no way' 12/12/2023 06:41pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers rested his defense Tuesday and sought anew to immediately end the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president’s real estate empire. The judge said “there’s no way I’m going to grant that.” Trump’s lawyers — thwarted in a sim How rising prices for restaurants, car repair and other services kept inflation up last month 12/12/2023 03:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Held down by sinking gas prices, U.S. inflation was mostly unchanged last month. But underlying price pressures — from apartment rents, restaurant meals, auto insurance and many other services — remained stubbornly high. Last month's inflation data arrived just a day befor Even a little Christmas gift-induced credit card debt will be a Grinch 12/12/2023 02:43pm • We all want to buy presents for our loved ones, but take care when racking up credit card debt. The consequence of spending a little more money before Christmas might catch up with your credit score after New Year's. "It is probably more the norm than the exception that people take on additional Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini announces his playing retirement from LAFC at 39 12/12/2023 12:48pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has retired from professional soccer after a 22-year career. The 39-year-old Chiellini's decision was announced Tuesday by Los Angeles FC, his club for the past 1 1/2 seasons following 17 years at Juventus. Chiellini also announced his decision Millennial Money: Would your documents survive a disaster? What to protect and how to do it 12/12/2023 08:23am • Floods, fires, historic storms — severe weather events are on the rise. If your home was hit by high water or a wildfire, would your important papers be safe? “Unfortunately, I’ve had clients who’ve been victims of fires, flooding, hurricanes,” says Sev Tamayo, an agent with Goosehead Insu UNLV Rebels square off against the No. 8 Creighton Bluejays 12/12/2023 03:42am • Creighton Bluejays (8-1) vs. UNLV Rebels (3-4) Henderson, Nevada; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The No. 8 Creighton Bluejays and the UNLV Rebels meet at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The Rebels have a 3-4 record against non-conference oppponents. UNLV is 1-1 in one-possession games. Year-End Tax Tips for 2023 12/11/2023 07:00pm • The clock is ticking for taxpayers who want to minimize what they will pay the government next spring. When the calendar turns to the new year, the door will close on some tax-saving strategies. That means now may be the time to consider things such as Roth conversions and harvesting investment loss