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7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 02/20/2024 07:00pm • 2023 was a great year for stocks, with Big Tech in particular putting on quite a show. Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (ticker: AMD), cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) and electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc. (TSLA) all more than doubled their stock price last year. But it's impor Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Know and Expect 02/20/2024 07:00pm • Although Medicare helps to cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for some out-of-the-pocket costs and understand that it's not truly "free" health care. You've likely asked yourself how much Medicare costs. When it comes to Medicare premiums, deductibles, copay What Investors Should Know About the Capital One-Discover Deal 02/20/2024 07:00pm • On Monday, Capital One Financial Corp. (ticker: COF) announced plans to acquire Discover Financial Services (DFS) in an all-stock deal valued at $35.3 billion. Capital One and Discover are two of the largest U.S. credit card companies, and the combined company would potentially serve as a formidable What to Know About Buying a House When You're 60 and Older 02/20/2024 07:00pm • If you're over 60 and buying a house, you may second-guess making such a commitment. Whether it's your first home or your 10th, unless you're buying the house with cash, you'll probably take on a 15- or 30-year mortgage, and a good chunk of your retirement budget will be monthly house payments. You A high cost of living and lack of a pension strain teachers in Alaska. Would bonuses help keep them? 02/19/2024 08:50pm • JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Cory Hughes moved to a remote Alaska village to teach and would happily stay and retire there if he could afford to — despite the dark winters and the fact the bathroom for his housing unit in the school’s kindergarten building has a sink that comes to his knees. But Alas IRS Offer in Compromise: Everything You Need to Know 02/19/2024 07:00pm • If you've found yourself in debt to Uncle Sam, there are many ways to pay what you owe, including working out an installment payment plan with the IRS. What you might not know is that you could also potentially qualify for what is known as an IRS offer in compromise -- a program that allows you to s What Is an FHA 203(k) Loan? 02/19/2024 07:00pm • If you're looking to buy a home that needs a lot of work, you might be able to get it for a discounted price. However, the short- and long-term repair costs could still end up breaking your budget. That's why a Federal Housing Administration 203(k) loan might be something to consider. It allows you How to File Taxes for Free 02/19/2024 07:00pm • The start of a new year also means the start of a new tax season. If you're looking to minimize the cost of filing this year, you're in the right place. Many programs and companies offer free filing services. That said, your tax situation needs to be pretty simple to qualify. Here's a closer look at 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 02/19/2024 07:00pm • This year, savvy investors are prompted to add another crucial task to their personal finance checklist: making a Roth IRA contribution. In 2024, the contribution limit stands at $7,000, with an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution permitted for those age 50 and older. "A Roth IRA is an account t 5 Best Charles Schwab Money Market Funds 02/19/2024 07:00pm • When considering the safest options for holding funds in a brokerage account, money market funds often emerge as a top choice over other alternatives. Directly holding cash, while highly liquid and ready for immediate investment opportunities, falls short as a long-term strategy because it generates 7 Ways to Invest in AI Smart Home Devices 02/19/2024 07:00pm • Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing many industries, and corporations can't get enough of the technology. Many firms are making big investments in artificial intelligence, which has resulted in AI chipmakers seeing record-breaking demand. While it's easy to focus on chipmakers and tech giants Buy or rent in DC? Renting is $600 cheaper 02/18/2024 11:53am • Record-high home prices and mortgage rates that remain at a 20-year high have made homeownership out of reach for more first-time homebuyers, and if the answer to “buy versus rent” comes down to just the monthly costs, renting is unquestionably less expensive right now. In the D.C. metro area Padres, GM A.J. Preller under pressure to produce despite an expected lower payroll 02/17/2024 11:28pm • PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — A.J. Preller had the benefit of a free-spending and patient owner during his past few seasons as general manager of the San Diego Padres. That might not be the case anymore. Eric Kutsenda has taken over as the San Diego Padres control person following the death of owner Peter $39 million fight over school funding continues in Prince George's County 02/17/2024 11:20am • A fight over what’s essentially $39 million in an already-tight Prince George’s County, Maryland, budget continues to play out in Annapolis, after members of the county’s House delegation put off a vote on two bills involving revenue streams that go into school funding. It’s the second ti UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in two special elections 02/16/2024 10:19am • LONDON (AP) — Beleaguered British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday urged voters, and his restless party, to stick with him after two English districts elected opposition-party lawmakers in seats that Sunak’s Conservatives had held for years. The results will worsen fears among Conservatives