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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 Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students' sense of safety on US college campuses 11/15/2023 05:57pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As a Jewish student, Eden Roth always has felt safe and welcome at Tulane University, where more than 40% of the students are Jewish. That has been tested by the aftermath of last month's Hamas incursion into Israel. Graffiti appeared on the New Orleans campus with the message � Book Review: Benjamin Taylor’s brief new biography of Willa Cather displays the devotion of a fan 11/14/2023 07:31am • Benjamin Taylor has a thing for Willa Cather. This year, the 150th anniversary of her birth, he has written a passionate love letter to her in the form of a brief but illuminating biography. “Chasing Bright Medusas” clocks in at just over 150 pages but it offers a fine introduction to one of the Liz Weston: How to reduce your ‘widow’s penalty’ 11/13/2023 10:39am • After a spouse dies, the survivor often ends up paying higher taxes on less income — something known by accountants and financial planners as the “widow’s penalty,” because women typically outlive their husbands. Couples who know what’s coming often can take steps to soften the penalty’s 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 11/12/2023 07:00pm • When it comes to maximizing long-term net returns, investors often focus on selecting the best funds or timing the market perfectly. However, one of the crucial factors in enhancing returns is often overlooked: tax efficiency. The impact of taxes on investment returns can be significant, acting as a How Much Should You Spend in Retirement? Use the 4% Rule 11/07/2023 07:00pm • The so-called 4% rule has only been around for a few decades, but it's become a rule of thumb for financial advisors and investors looking for guidance on estimated yearly income withdrawals in retirement. Here's what to know about the 4% rule in retirement. -- The origins of the 4% retirement withd Millennial Money: 5 ways to get kids excited about investing 11/07/2023 08:17am • What was your favorite thing to talk about as a kid? Maybe it was dinosaurs, or Barbie or the Magic Treehouse book series. It probably wasn’t compound interest. Getting kids excited about investing can pay off for the rest of their lives — but how do you do it? Here are five strategies to help g Daniels' 22 lead Cal Baptist past San Francisco State 74-57 11/07/2023 01:23am • RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 22 points as Cal Baptist beat San Francisco State 74-57 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams. Daniels was 7 of 15 shooting, including 6 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Lancers. Tylen Riley scored 12 Órganos: ¿venta, mercado o donación? El insólito debate que renovó Javier Milei 11/03/2023 12:18am • (CNN Español) --  No es un tema que esté en su plataforma política ni tampoco en la agenda pública, pero sí que el candidato populista de derecha en las elecciones presidenciales de Argentina, Javier Milei, y sus partidarios insisten en discutir y generar polémica: el “mercado” de órgano Vanguard vs. Fidelity: Which Is Best for You? 11/02/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're new to investing or are a seasoned investor, you've likely heard of Vanguard and Fidelity. They are two of the biggest investment firms in the world based on assets under management. As of June 2023, Vanguard reportedly had assets under management of about $8.1 trillion, while as of S New 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2024 11/01/2023 08:00pm • Retirement savers are eligible to put $500 more in a 401(k) plan in 2024: The contribution limit will increase from $22,500 in 2023 to $23,000. In addition, the income limits to claim the saver's credit, along with the employer and employee contribution limits and compensation limit, will increase n Top 101 Scary Movies of All Time 10/31/2023 03:37am • Happy Halloween! Are you looking for some spooky flicks to watch? WTOP's Jason Fraley has compiled his Top 101 Scary Movies of All Time. The criteria included fright factor, but also artistic craft and historical significance. The list mostly includes horror flicks, but also gripping suspen 10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds 10/30/2023 08:00pm • The number of mutual funds globally hit 138,000 in 2022, leaving investors swimming in a sea of options. Yet, a quick glance reveals that most of these funds don't warrant a second look. The conundrum often lies in discerning the value for the fees you pay. High fees can only be rationalized if a fu Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week 10/27/2023 03:32pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include IPO ETF manager Renaissance Capital, and SEC filings. Week of Oct. 30 Shimmick - Irvine, Calif., 4.6 million shares, priced $10-$12, managed by Roth Capital/Craig-Hallum Capital Group.