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Chicago to extend migrant shelter stay limits over concerns about long-term housing, employment 01/29/2024 06:35pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago will again extend its 60-day limit on shelter stays for asylum seekers, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced, just days ahead of a deadline that could have evicted nearly 2,000 migrants. Johnson said Monday the idea is to give people more time to resettle and find work. The polic TKO Group, iRobot fall; SoFi Technologies, McGrath rise, Monday, 1/29/2024 01/29/2024 04:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: iRobot Corp., down $1.49 to $15.50. Amazon abandoned its proposed acquisition of the Roomba vacuum maker. SoFi Technologies Inc., up $1.54 to $9.16. The personal finance company and online bank beat analysts' fo Inflation has slowed. Now the Federal Reserve faces expectations for rate cuts 01/29/2024 02:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell will enter this week's Federal Reserve meeting in a much more desirable position than he likely ever expected: Inflation is getting close to the Fed's target rate, the economy is still growing at a healthy pace, consumers keep spending and the unemployment rat Small biz owners scale back their office space or go remote altogether. Some move to the suburbs 01/29/2024 07:01am • NEW YORK (AP) — After 46 years, Steve Replin has decided to give up his office space. Replin, who has a law practice and acts as an alternative lender in Denver, is adapting to the changing preferences of clients, who would rather conduct business online, or in a less professional setting like a c A Checklist for Moving to Your New Home 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Preparing to move to your new home seems like a relatively simple task -- until you actually take stock of everything you own and consider both what to pack and what to leave behind. The process gets even more complicated when you factor in the opening and closing of utility accounts, cleaning and t 10 ETFs to Build a Diversified Portfolio 01/28/2024 07:00pm • Many investors believe that diversification in their portfolio means holding a variety of stocks from different sectors. It's an intuitive approach: If one sector falters, others may thrive, seemingly spreading the risk. The logic is straightforward -- your investment eggs are not all in one basket. Retire at 50: 11 Key Questions to Ask 01/28/2024 07:00pm • With the right structure around your retirement, you can achieve your goals and live your ideal retirement successfully. A movement called FIRE -- Financial Independence, Retire Early - gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. FIRE redefines wealth as a means to align with your values. The pr NRA chief Wayne LaPierre takes the stand in his civil trial, defends luxury vacations 01/26/2024 05:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime National Rifle Association chief Wayne LaPierre took the stand in his New York civil trial Friday, defending himself against allegations that he violated the trust of the group’s 5 million members by spending tens of millions of dollars to enrich himself and close associ PenFed Credit Union vs. Navy Federal: Which is Right For You? 01/25/2024 07:00pm • Anyone with a military affiliation should consider looking into the benefits of military banks. These financial institutions, which are usually credit unions, offer benefits and exclusive deals for their members, says Pavlo Buryi, Ph.D., an associate professor of economics at Harrisburg University o 2nd suspect arrested in fatal Mother's Day shooting of DC 10-year-old 01/25/2024 06:46am • A second D.C. teenager has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of 10-year-old Arianna Davis that happened on Mother's Day last year. D.C. police said 19-year-old Dallas McKinney, of Southeast, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder while ar Things to do in the DC area: MSG documentary screening, art gallery exhibits … and more! 01/25/2024 05:51am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. With the short film, "MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains," the general public c China expands access to loans for property developers, acting to end its prolonged debt crisis 01/25/2024 12:31am • BANGKOK (AP) — China has rolled out new rules meant to expand access to commercial bank loans for property developers as Beijing doubles down on its effort to end a prolonged crisis in the real estate industry. The policies will allow real estate companies to use bank loans pledged against commer What Is a Bank Statement Loan? 01/24/2024 07:00pm • If you're trying to take out a mortgage loan as a self-employed borrower, you may find the qualification process a bit more challenging than if you had a salaried or hourly position that comes with a W-2. Rather than providing a W-2 and tax return, some lenders offer bank statement loans, which are United Rentals: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 01/24/2024 04:42pm • STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — United Rentals Inc. (URI) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $679 million. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $10.01 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $11.26 per share. The r Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices 01/24/2024 02:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden's political fortunes. A measure of consumer sentiment by the