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Potomac Yard was supposed to be a sports fan's paradise. Now a rental car company wants to put up a parking lot 04/10/2024 02:30pm • In the weeks since plans to bring the Wizards and Capitals to a new entertainment district in Alexandria���s Potomac Yard neighborhood fell apart, a rental car company has made an offer to turn the Northern Virginia property into a parking lot. Such proposals, Councilman Canek Aguirre said, are f A look at consumer prices in March, by the numbers 04/10/2024 12:13pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Consumer inflation rose more than expected in March, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday. A look at some of the numbers. (Figures from the Bureau of Labor statistics, unless otherwise specified.) 3.8% The increase in the so-called co How to Buy Property Overseas for Retirement 04/09/2024 08:00pm • Buying real estate overseas can be a fulfilling experience for retirees. Plus, having an investment property in the country where you want to live later in life allows you to set up a rent-free retirement. Your U.S. dollar-based retirement income is also better buffered against currency exchange ra The 6 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 04/09/2024 08:00pm • Investors on Fidelity's brokerage platform have a selection of 321 branded funds to choose from, presenting a broad spectrum of investment opportunities. "Personally, I like Fidelity mutual funds because they offer a variety of investment options, have low fees and are backed by a reputable company US Postal Service seeking to hike cost of first-class stamp to 73 cents 04/09/2024 04:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The U.S. Postal Service signaled plans Tuesday for a rate increase that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents, part of an overall 7.8% increase to take effect this summer. The request was made to the Postal Regulatory Commission, which must BlackBerry, Alkermes rise; Neogen, Tilray Brands fall, Tuesday, 4/9/2024 04/09/2024 04:16pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Norfolk Southern Corp., up $3.13 to $253.39. The railroad agreed to pay $600 million to settle claims related to a fiery train derailment in 2023 in eastern Ohio. Invitation Homes Inc., down 23 cents to $35.57 Apple TV app - Top Movies 04/09/2024 12:05pm • Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. The Beekeeper 2. Anyone But You 3. Land of Bad 4. Migration 5. The Iron Claw 6. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 7. Knox Goes Away 8. Argylle 9. Oppenheimer 10. Bob Marley: One Love How to Invest When You Retire Abroad 04/08/2024 08:00pm • From the sugary-white beaches of the Dominican Republic to the snow-capped mountains of Bavaria, wanderlust-minded Americans are spending their retirements abroad. According to the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, 5.4 million Americans live abroad, a number that will likely continue to in Suspended Orlando commissioner ordered to stay away from woman she's accused of defrauding 04/06/2024 11:46am • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) ��� A judge on Friday permanently ordered an Orlando city commissioner to stop interacting with a 96-year-old constituent that she is legally accused of defrauding. Circuit Judge Heather Higbee ordered the injunction in a civil case against Regina Hill, who was indicted last month How to File an Insurance Claim After a Natural Disaster 04/04/2024 08:00pm • Nobody wants to go through a natural disaster like an earthquake, fire or flood. It can be traumatic -- and so can filing an insurance claim. While policyholders tend to expect insurance companies to seamlessly fix any natural disaster-related destruction once you file a claim, that's not always th Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? 04/04/2024 08:00pm • Home improvements are a big investment that can add value to your home. They also can save you money on your tax bill if you decide to sell in the future. But not all home improvements are eligible for tax deductions, and those that do qualify won't apply to the year you make renovations. "Now, whil Chiefs' Rashee Rice was driving Lamborghini in Dallas chain-reaction crash, his attorney says 04/04/2024 05:44pm • DALLAS (AP) ��� Kansas City Chiefs' player Rashee Rice was the driver of one of two speeding sports cars who left after causing a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway over the weekend, the wide receiver's attorney said Thursday. Why Rice left the crash Saturday was ���a good question that's stil How Many Times Can You Use a VA Loan? 04/03/2024 08:00pm • If you serve in the military or are a veteran, a Veterans Affairs loan can help you unlock the door to your dream home. But how many times can you use a VA loan? Borrowers who have earned this benefit can use it as many times as they want for life, as long as they qualify. Eligible active-duty servi How to Create a Retirement Budget 04/03/2024 08:00pm • Many people fear they'll run out of money during retirement. Creating a retirement budget can help alleviate that anxiety and set you up for financial success later in life. A retirement budget should include all the income you will have coming in during retirement along with your regular bills and Chiefs' Rice takes 'full responsibility' for his part in Dallas sports car crash that injured four 04/03/2024 04:47pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) ��� Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said Wednesday that he was taking ���full responsibility��� for his part in a weekend wreck involving speeding sports cars that caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway and resulted in minor injuries to four people. Rice was leasing