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After Maui, Hawaii lawmakers budget funds for firefighting equipment and a state fire marshal 05/02/2024 12:07am • HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers on Wednesday appropriated funds for more firefighting equipment and a state fire marshal after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century ripped through the historic Maui town of Lahaina and exposed shortcomings in the state's readiness for such flames. Th Want to spend the night in a Paris museum or a house owned by Prince? Airbnb plans to list them 05/01/2024 07:58pm • In a mad mix of game-show glitter and marketing flash, Airbnb is offering customers a chance to spend a night in a Paris museum, stay in houses mocked up to look like movie settings, or sleep surrounded by eight Ferrari racing cars. Those and other chimerical listings are part of a splashy new campa Avis Budget: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/01/2024 04:33pm • PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss of $114 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $3.21 per share. The results did not Which Credit Cards Offer American Express Lounge Access? 04/30/2024 08:00pm • Amid the chaos of airport travel, visiting a Centurion Lounge can offer peace and quiet before your flight. Inside the American Express lounge, guests can enjoy a range of complimentary services, such as gourmet dining, signature cocktails, spa services and showers. However, not all American Express Invitation Home: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/30/2024 04:21pm • DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Invitation Home Inc. (INVH) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The Dallas-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $288.3 million, or 47 cents per share, in When Should You Upgrade Your Hotel Credit Card? 04/29/2024 08:00pm • A hotel credit card unlocks elite status, extra points and benefits when you stay at hotels. Whether you travel regularly or just a couple of times a year, it can pay to have a credit card from your favorite hotel brand. However, most hotels have multiple versions of their cards, so how do you know 8 Best Income ETFs to Buy in 2024 04/29/2024 08:00pm • Investors seeking stable cash flow without much work can turn to income exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. These funds invest in companies with higher-than-average dividend yields and manage the assets for you. These ETFs involve less investor effort than other passive income methods, such as rental in New plan could help Prince George’s Co. residents boost their credit scores (and get paid for it) 04/26/2024 03:09pm • Having a low credit score costs you money, with higher interest rates and other fees. Boosting your credit score takes a lot of time, and only recently was it possible to start sending rental payments to credit bureaus to help give you that boost. Now, a new program being offered in Prince George’ How to Avoid Financial Scams 04/25/2024 08:00pm • As much as everyone would like to believe they're immune to financial scams, fraudsters are sophisticated and use tactics you might not expect to steal your data and money. "Scammers are always trying to find new ways to lure victims and find ways to steal money or personal information and they use McGrath: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/25/2024 04:33pm • LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) on Thursday reported net income of $22.8 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Livermore, California-based company said it had profit of 93 cents. The business-to-business rental company posted revenue of Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the Italian city grapples with overtourism 04/25/2024 03:49pm • VENICE, Italy (AP) — Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro ($5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindli 8 Ways to Make Extra Income in Retirement 04/24/2024 08:00pm • Conventional wisdom holds that U.S. retirees tend to shut their wallets once they've left their professional careers and are living on a fixed income. That's not necessarily true. Money management specialists expect retirees to spend about 70% to 80% of their preretirement income during their golden 20 Packing and Moving Tips and Tricks to Simplify Your Move 04/24/2024 08:00pm • For most people, moving happens because it must, whether it's to a larger home for a growing family, a cross-country relocation for work or to downsize in retirement. Even when you're excited about your new destination, moving day will always be a little stressful -- there are a lot of details to c United Rentals: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/24/2024 04:26pm • STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — United Rentals Inc. (URI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $542 million. On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $8.04. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $9.15 per share. The res Herc Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/23/2024 06:36am • BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) on Tuesday reported net income of $65 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Bonita Springs, Florida-based company said it had net income of $2.29. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, c