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Buy These 6 Things Early This Holiday Season 11/19/2024 07:00pm • While some Americans put off holiday shopping until the last minute, the majority start early. According to the 2024 Deloitte holiday retail survey, the majority of holiday spending will be done by early November. If you're among the early shoppers, here are six items to mark off your list as early How the Federal Reserve Impacts Personal Loans 11/19/2024 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve doesn't directly set personal loan rates. But its monetary policies are designed to have a widespread effect on the U.S. economy. When the central bank makes a policy move -- such as November's 0.25-percentage-point rate cut -- it creates a chain reaction that trickles down to pe With No Hard Credit Check, Is New Arro Credit Card a Bull's-Eye? 11/19/2024 07:00pm • Scoring a credit card without a hard pull to your credit is difficult, with only a handful of cards on the market offering the opportunity. Since they are typically designed for those new to credit or rebuilding their scores, these cards often have little to offer in terms of rewards or perks. The n Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church 11/19/2024 05:07pm • (RNS) — Sean Rowe, the newly installed presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, knows a thing or two about austerity. As a boy, growing up in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, he saw Westinghouse Electric Corp. shutter its plant. Later, Sharon Steel went bankrupt, laying off thousands of workers, among th 'Nothing salvageable': 3 small businesses close in Alexandria after destructive fire 11/19/2024 03:10pm • A romance bookstore wrapped up its grand opening celebrations on Sunday morning in Alexandria, Virginia. But that night, a fire swept through, leaving behind a layer of soot on the carefully curated books and forcing the business to shutter. It's not the only small business impacted by the flames Walmart heads into official start of holiday season with strong momentum after robust 3Q results 11/19/2024 11:13am • NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is heading into the official start of the holiday shopping season with strong tailwinds after ratcheting up better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter sales in many items including toys, home goods and groceries. The robust results, announced Tuesday, underscore how Walmart' NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament 11/19/2024 08:30am • The NBA Cup continues with six games on Tuesday night, including a showdown between undefeated Cleveland and NBA champion Boston. The tournament runs through Dec. 17. It was called the In-Season Tournament last year when it debuted, after years and years of Commissioner Adam Silver wanting to add so Could a smaller selection at the grocery store lead to bigger savings for you? 11/18/2024 09:55pm • Is the solution to saving a few cents on certain products (with the hope it leads to bigger savings once you check out) having a smaller selection at the grocery store? More and more companies seem to support that idea. And let's be honest: How many different kinds of Oreos, Triscuits or diffe Rescue efforts will continue at collapsed building in Tanzania where at least 13 died 11/18/2024 08:50pm • DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Rescue efforts continued for a third day Monday after a building collapsed and killed at least 13 people in Tanzania’s commercial capital, with the government saying it will push on until all those trapped inside are saved. The number of people trapped was unclear. How to Have a Healthier, Stress-Free Holiday: 26 Things Experts Do 11/18/2024 07:00pm • For as much joy as the holidays bring, they are also a major source of stress. A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found nearly 9 in 10 (89%) people are stressed during the holiday season, whether about money, being apart from loved ones, pressure to make the season special or de 7 Signs of Credit Card Fraud 11/18/2024 07:00pm • Cybercrime is a growing problem in the U.S., and there seem to be new scams you need to know about every day. But one problem everyone must be on guard for is credit card fraud. Credit card fraud can be difficult to spot and even harder to resolve. The best things you can do are to watch out for the What to Wear to a College Interview: Everything You Need to Know 11/18/2024 07:00pm • Getting accepted to college can be extremely competitive, and the impression you create by what you wear to an admissions interview or an official campus visit can set you apart -- for better or worse -- from other applicants. It's called the rhetoric of dress -- how your wardrobe choices, as well 22 Most Romantic Getaways in Ohio 11/18/2024 07:00pm • From cozying up at an inn in the countryside to exploring a new city, there are plenty of options for a romantic getaway in Ohio. To help you plan a romantic rendezvous, we've rounded up these top-rated picks. Inn Walden: AuroraSurrounded by natural beauty and featuring a relaxing salon and spa, Inn 7 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $5 11/18/2024 07:00pm • Buying stocks for the long term is a smart financial move. It allows an investor to benefit from the growth of a business and from the growth of the overall economy over time. There are risks to equity investing -- share prices fluctuate both up and down based on the market and company performance - US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings 11/18/2024 06:13pm • DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it has finalized