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Liz Weston: Investing for retirement — Why you might want to reconsider that 403(b) 12/11/2023 09:15am • Like many other educators, high school science teacher Robert Curtiss of Dearborn, Michigan, thought he was doing the right thing by investing in his school district’s 403(b) retirement plan. Then federal regulators charged the company handling Curtiss’ investments with fraud. In July 2022, the Recorded 911 calls underscore the real time terror of the deadly Las Vegas university shooting 12/08/2023 09:54pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fire alarms blared in the background of 911 calls that police released Friday, amplifying the terrified voices of students and faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as they hid inside locked offices and under desks while a gunman fired shots outside, killing three profess Report: Deputies were justified when they fired at SUV that blasted through Mar-a-Lago checkpoint 12/08/2023 05:54pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida sheriff's deputies were justified when they fired numerous shots at a Connecticut opera singer whose speeding SUV blasted through a checkpoint outside then-President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club almost four years ago, an internal affairs investigation con UNLV gunman had list of targets at the university and 150 rounds of ammunition, police say 12/08/2023 12:19am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — The 67-year-old gunman who killed three faculty members and wounded a fourth in a roughly 10-minute rampage at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, had a list of targets at the school and more than 150 rounds of ammunition, police said Thursday. Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill Trump appeals ruling rejecting immunity claim as window narrows to derail federal election case 12/07/2023 05:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution as he runs out of opportunities to delay or even derail an upcoming trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Lawyers for the 2024 Republ Treasury Strips (T-Strips): What They Are and How to Invest in Them 12/05/2023 07:00pm • When thinking about U.S. government-issued Treasurys, many investors immediately consider Treasury bills (T-bills) due to their popularity and straightforward nature. However, the world of U.S. Treasurys is quite diverse, offering a range of investments that cater to different needs and strategies. Kimberly Palmer: Smart steps to take when helping your grandchildren financially 12/04/2023 12:38pm • In his early 20s, Chris Chen’s nephew dreamed of becoming a professional photographer, but to pursue that dream, he needed equipment that cost over $5,000. His nephew worked hard to save $1,500, then his maternal grandmother provided an additional $750. Chen, a certified financial planner in Newto Italy refuses Munich museum's request to return ancient Roman statue bought by Hitler 12/03/2023 11:43am • MILAN (AP) — Italy’s culture minister is refusing a request by the German State Antiquities Collection in Munich to return an ancient Roman statue that embodied Hitler's Aryan aesthetic, calling it a national treasure. The Discobolus Palombara is a 2nd-century Roman copy of a long-lost Greek bro 7 Best Biotech ETFs to Buy Now 11/21/2023 07:00pm • The biotechnology industry presents a high-stakes investment landscape, where outcomes for investors are often binary and the line between success and failure is remarkably thin. In the best-case scenario, a biotech company's products successfully pass through rigorous clinical trials, gain commerci 7 Best Money Market Funds for 2024 11/20/2023 07:00pm • As the year draws to a close, investors are navigating a new market dynamic shaped by the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain the policy interest rate between 5.25% and 5.5%. This shift marks a significant departure from the low-interest-rate environment of the previous decade and is prompti Are Brokerage Accounts Taxed? 11/19/2023 07:00pm • With tax brackets expected to rise again in 2024 thanks to the IRS's annual inflation adjustment, understanding how your investments are taxed and how to minimize the impact of taxes is essential to keep more of your money in your own pocket. Brokerage accounts can be taxed depending on the type of 7 Things Retirees Should Be Thankful for This Year 11/19/2023 07:00pm • This year, retirees and other investors have some things they can add to their gratitude list. If you have money in the market, you're retired or you're saving for retirement, several positive developments, including a resilient market performance and changes to retirement withdrawal rules, may be a How to Invest $100K for Retirement 11/19/2023 07:00pm • Retiring on $100,000 isn't an easy task, but whether that amount can last you through retirement will largely depend on how you invest and when you retire. Consider these options to grow $100,000 for retirement: -- Invest in stocks and stock funds.-- Consider indexed annuities.-- Leverage T-bills, b Hollywood’s feast and famine before Thanksgiving, as ‘Hunger Games’ prequel tops box office 11/19/2023 04:48pm • “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” topped the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters with $44 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was a busy weekend at the multiplex, leading into the often lucrative Thanksgiving corridor Biden hosts APEC reception after reaching agreements with Xi on key issues. Follow live updates 11/15/2023 11:05pm • WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached agreements in several key areas when they met Wednesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. They agreed to work together to curb the production of illicit fentanyl, resume militar