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For Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, it pays to let the pitcher cover the bag ��� literally 10/31/2023 06:24pm • PHOENIX (AP) ��� For Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, it pays to let pitcher Nathan Eovaldi cover the bag on ground balls to the right side of the infield. Quite literally. ���One hundred dollars,��� Lowe said of his reward, laughing before Tuesday's Game 4 of the World Series. ���A nice, Commanders jump-start rebuild by trading Chase Young to the 49ers and Montez Sweat to the Bears 10/31/2023 05:27pm • Under new ownership, the Washington Commanders are heading in the direction of a rebuild after selling at the NFL trade deadline. Washington on Tuesday sent Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round draft pick and fellow pass rusher Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a com Busy Celtics and Bucks drive NBA betting action, but champion Nuggets getting heavy action 10/25/2023 06:00am • LAS VEGAS (AP) ��� The offseason moves by the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks got the attention of the NBA world and those who bet on the sport, which opened its season Tuesday night. Boston is the favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook at 37-10 to win the championship and Milwaukee is right behind at 41 Rookie Tyson Bagent will likely start again for Bears with Justin Fields doubtful to play this week 10/23/2023 04:41pm • LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) ��� Rookie Tyson Bagent helped lead the Chicago Bears to their first home win in more than a year with quarterback Justin Fields sidelined. It looks as though he will get another chance to start this week. Bagent is in line to be behind center again with Fields doubtful to pl Payday Loan Consolidation: What You Need to Know 10/18/2023 08:00pm • Payday loans are designed to be short-term loans for modest amounts to bridge the gap from today until payday. While they can quickly get you the cash you need, those fast funds come with a price. While some states cap the interest rate, others allow lenders to charge annual percentage rates in exce How to Cash a Check 10/17/2023 08:00pm • Not that long ago, Americans had one primary way to cash checks -- at their bank or credit union. Today, we enjoy many check-cashing options, including mobile apps and retail stores. Trying to decide where to cash a check? Read this guide on how to cash a check, including information about the fees 10 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks in the S&P 500 10/16/2023 08:00pm • The current dividend yield for the S&P 500 on average is just north of 1.6% at present. A few years ago, that would have been within spitting distance of many top-rated bonds -- but with 10-year Treasury yields now at 4.7%, many investors are now looking at the typical dividend stocks with a ver Inflation Is Taking a Toll: Are Financial Wellness Programs the Answer? 10/16/2023 08:00pm • The financial wellness of U.S. employees has declined by 10% since 2021, according to the 2023 Workplace Benefits Report from Bank of America. Factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, economic uncertainty and stagnant wages have all taken a toll. But who's responsible for helping employees For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations 10/16/2023 10:49am • Indiana���s Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money. As NBA salaries grow, so too does the spotlight for those who get the biggest paychecks ��� a club that players like Haliburton, Minnesota���s Anthony Edwa Executive who had business ties to Playgirl magazine pleads guilty to $250M fraud at lending company 10/14/2023 04:34pm • MIAMI (AP) ��� A Florida executive whose family business once owned Playgirl magazine has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for misleading investors in another of his companies ��� one that made high-interest loans to small businesses. Carl R. Ruderman, 82, was chairman and chi 7 Best Long-Term ETFs to Buy and Hold 10/05/2023 08:00pm • The power of low-cost index funds to deliver long-term returns is well known. They offer one of the simplest ways to grow your nest egg -- if you have the patience. Many studies have shown that a buy-and-hold approach can prove more profitable than chasing fashionable investments. Yes, there are occ Business Highlights: The US job market remains hot, Wall Street stocks tumble 10/03/2023 05:07pm • ___ More evidence that the US job market remains hot after US job openings rise unexpectedly in August WASHINGTON (AP) ��� U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in August, another sign the U.S. labor market remains strong despite higher interest rates ��� perhaps too strong for the inflation fighters Team president Jed Hoyer sees bigger things in store for the Cubs after missing the playoffs 10/03/2023 04:36pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� The Chicago Cubs took a big step toward contending for a championship and changed the outlook for a franchise coming off back-to-back losing seasons. It didn't end the way President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer would have liked. But he sees something bigger taking shape. ���The The Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 10/03/2023 01:32pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to preserve the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a conservative-led challenge. Even some conservative justices sounded skeptical of arguments that the agency, created after the 2008 financial crisis to regulate mo Holiday Loans: What You Should Know 10/02/2023 08:00pm • You might think a holiday loan can take away the stress of expenses at the most wonderful time of the year, but a loan can backfire. If you're not careful, you can overstretch your budget and end up even more stressed about how you will pay the bill. Americans spent $833 per person on gifts and othe