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20 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Annuity 08/20/2025 08:00pm • Retirement and uncertainty go together about as well as mustard and chocolate. Which is to say, when you have the chance to reduce the variability of your income streams in retirement, it's worth considering. Enter: the annuity. Annuities are among the most commonly misunderstood and misused financi Mike Collins argues he can unite Georgia GOP in challenge to Democratic US Sen. Jon Ossoff 08/20/2025 05:19pm • JACKSON, Ga. (AP) ��� Second-term Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is seeking to solidify support as he seeks the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. Collins, who'd declared his intent to run in July, officially launched his candidacy Tuesday in his hometown 2 more beachfront homes near collapse as Hurricane Erin's waves pound North Carolina's Outer Banks 08/20/2025 05:19pm • Two homes on the North Carolina Outer Banks sit precariously in the high waves with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean. While the swells from storms like Hurricane Erin make things worse, the conditions threatening the houses are alway Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don't let Democrats out of sight after walkout 08/20/2025 01:35am • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) ��� Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier refused to come to the Texas state Capitol for two weeks. Now she won't leave, and fellow Democrats are joining her protest. Collier was among dozens of Democrats who left the state for the Democratic havens of California, Illinois, Massach How SHIPs Can Help With Your Medicare Questions and Problems 08/19/2025 08:00pm • What do I do if I don't think I can afford my Medicare premiums? Are the unsolicited calls I'm getting from "Medicare" really offering me free medications, or is it a scam? What's the difference between Medigap Plan F, Plan G and Plan N? Should I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan instead? Millions Are Brokerage Accounts Taxed? 08/19/2025 08:00pm • There's a saying in the world of investing not to let the tax tail wag the investing dog. The idea behind it is that investors shouldn't base their investment decisions on the potential tax consequences alone. However, perhaps there should be another saying to accompany this along the lines of, "Ign The Citi Strata Premier Rebrand: New Perks and Earning Potential, but the Annual Fee Holds Steady 08/19/2025 08:00pm • Citi refreshed its midtier travel card, now known as the Citi Strata Premier�� Card. The upgrade was automatic for existing Citi Premier cardholders, and offers new bonus categories and expanded travel protections -- all with the same $95 annual fee. The card's changes strengthen its appeal for trav 7 Best Dow Jones ETFs to Buy 08/19/2025 08:00pm • Most investors are familiar with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, although many don't realize it's composed of just 30 large U.S. stocks, handpicked by representatives from S&P Dow Jones Indices and the Wall Street Journal. The size and method of stock selection mean the index has some limitati How to Manage an Inherited IRA 08/19/2025 08:00pm • Inheriting an individual retirement account can be a bittersweet experience. Although it's a loving gesture from the deceased to help fortify your retirement, the machinations of an inherited IRA tend to be more complicated than the average recipient may realize. Once you're able, sit down with a tr When is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Computer? 08/19/2025 08:00pm • If you need to buy a computer, your money may not go as far as it used to. The Consumer Technology Association, which hosts the popular Consumer Electronics Show, suggests that tariffs on technology products may lead to a $90 to $143 billion decline in U.S. consumer purchasing power. So, if you're t The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine 08/19/2025 06:49pm • President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before. Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine���s hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peni Georgia Republicans, against backdrop of 2026 election, push to eliminate state income tax 08/19/2025 04:03pm • ATLANTA (AP) ��� As the 2026 election looms, Georgia Republicans seeking higher office met Tuesday to begin exploring plans to eliminate the state's personal income tax. The Republican contenders for lieutenant governor sat on a committee spearheaded by Republican Burt Jones, who currently holds the New poll shows Spanberger ahead, but Earle-Sears closes gap in Va. governor race 08/19/2025 02:21pm • Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a 7-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor, according to a new Roanoke College Poll that shows the contest tightening since the spring. The survey, released by the college���s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research Tue The Boston Celtics have a new owner. The drive to add more NBA championships won't change 08/19/2025 12:23pm • BOSTON (AP) ��� The Boston Celtics have a new owner, and there's one thing that isn't going to change at the NBA's most-decorated franchise. ���Coming in second is not the objective, and it���s not acceptable,��� private equity mogul Bill Chisholm said Tuesday after taking control of the team from W Apple Podcasts ��� Top New Shows 08/19/2025 12:00pm • Top New Shows (US) 1. MK True Crime, MK Media 2. Hands Tied, iHeart True Crime 3. Street Preachers, Phillip Anthony Mitchell & Tim Timberlake 4. Show Me Something, iHeartPodcasts and The Volume 5. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered, 312 Sports 6. Hoax!, iHeartPodcasts 7. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, &