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12 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2024 01/17/2024 07:00pm • January's half over, but the year has still just begun. If you haven't tried to whip your finances in shape, this is a good time to start. You don't have to think of these as financial goals as resolutions, but more like a reboot to your yearly financial to-do list. If you want 2024 to be a better m CFP vs. CFA: What's the Difference? 01/17/2024 07:00pm • If you're an investor shopping for a financial advisor, the dizzying array of credentials may seem daunting. You'll frequently run into advisors who have earned the chartered financial analyst (CFA) and certified financial planner (CFP) certifications.What do those credentials mean for you, as a cli Why the Underwriter Denied Your Mortgage Loan 01/17/2024 07:00pm • Getting denied for a mortgage loan can be a stressful experience, especially in today's competitive real estate market. While it's important to make sure your credit is ready for a mortgage before you start the process, it's a good idea to understand the potential reasons for denial and what you can International College Freshmen: Mistakes to Avoid 01/17/2024 07:00pm • Misha Bilokur from Ukraine says the mistakes he made during his freshman year as a physics major at Princeton University in New Jersey made him a more independent and resourceful international student. One mistake he made was not arranging for bedding. He advises ordering bedding to be mailed to you What to do about debt in retirement 01/17/2024 02:19pm • A growing number of older adults are in debt in retirement, according to the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances from the Federal Reserve. Among people ages 65 to 74, the share with debt rose to 65% in 2022, up from 50% in 1989 (the first time this question was asked). For people 75 and over, 53% repor Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend 01/17/2024 02:10pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers in December, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on an upbeat tone and signaling that people remain confident enough to keep spending freely. Retail sales accelerated 0.6% in December from November's 0.3% increase, t ET welcome: Kentucky city beams message into space inviting extraterrestrial visitors 01/17/2024 01:00pm • LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky city has come up with an out-of-this-world campaign to promote tourism. The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau used an infrared laser to beam a message into space to invite extraterrestrial travelers. “The first thing you’ll notice as you descend through Historic DC hotel nears luxury senior living conversion 01/17/2024 12:40pm • The Fairfax Hotel, which opened in 1927 and whose Jockey Club bar and restaurant was a favorite for celebrity and politician sightings, will reopen as luxury senior living community Inspīr Embassy Row later this year. The Fairfax Hotel closed permanently in 2021. Omega Healthcare Investors and Nearly $1 billion upgrade planned at the airport in Omaha, Nebraska 01/17/2024 11:44am • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A nearly $1 billion upgrade of the airport in Omaha, Nebraska, will include a new glass-domed entrance, larger boarding gates and baggage claim areas and the addition of new restaurants and shops, airport officials said Wednesday. The Omaha Airport Authority approved plans Tuesd Modi's promised Ram temple is set to open and resonate with Hindus ahead of India's election 01/17/2024 12:33am • NEW DELHI (AP) — Frenzied preparations were underway Wednesday in India's northern holy city of Ayodhya to mark the opening of a grand temple for Lord Ram, Hinduism’s most revered deity. The Ram Mandir's opening Monday would fulfill a decadeslong Hindu nationalist pledge that is expected to res What to Look for in a Water-Efficient Home 01/16/2024 07:00pm • With more than 50% of the United States experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor as of Jan. 17, 2024, it's increasingly important that people think about how they use their water resources. Although homes aren't the only source of water waste, they can be a pretty bi Burger King owner will buy out its biggest franchisee in US for about $1 billion 01/16/2024 02:32pm • The parent company of Burger King is buying out its biggest franchisee in the U.S. for about $1 billion and will renovate hundreds of its locations. Restaurant Brands International Inc. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. that it doesn't already ho Apple TV app - Top Apps 01/16/2024 12:31pm • Top Free iPhone Apps (US): 1. Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies, Peacock TV LLC 2. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire, Temu 3. CapCut - Video Editor, Bytedance Pte. Ltd 4. Threads, an Instagram app, Instagram, Inc. 5. MONOPOLY GO!, Scopely, Inc. 6. Instagram, Instagram, Inc. 7. Google, Google LLC 8. Cha Mall executive Bill Taubman talks about pandemic-shaped shopper trends, tenant demand 01/16/2024 11:44am • NEW YORK (AP) — As the president and chief operating officer of upscale mall landlord Taubman Realty Group, Bill Taubman has a bird’s eye view of consumer habits, which have become more unpredictable since the pandemic. But Taubman, which owns, manages or leases 26 malls primarily in the U.S. an This Week: Retail sales, housing starts, home sales 01/16/2024 03:00am • A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week RETAILER CHECKUP The Commerce Department delivers its December snapshot of U.S. retail sales Wednesday. Economists expect that holiday spending helped boost purchases at retailers 0.4% last month from November. That