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Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit 04/10/2024 10:28am • Buying a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, can be a great way to ensure fuel efficiency. These are hybrid vehicles that drive just like a regular hybrid but have a chargeable battery that allows you to first drive a short distance on all-electric power. Frequently charging the battery at home can sig A bill passed by Kansas lawmakers would make it a crime to coerce someone into an abortion 04/10/2024 10:13am • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — People who make physical or financial threats against others in Kansas to force them to get an abortion could spend a year in prison and be fined up to $10,000 under one of several proposals pushed through the Republican-controlled Legislature. Abortion opponents in Kansas purs Tax tips for college students and their parents 04/10/2024 07:00am • NEW YORK (AP) — There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing their taxes, and while tax pros say it’s great for college students to start filing their own forms, parents and students should double check everything carefully before anyone pushes th DC Attorney General: Vacant property owner owes $1.8M for tax evasion 04/10/2024 06:14am • For years, people who live near a vacant Northeast D.C. property have complained about the impact it's having on the neighborhood. Sometimes, the building has been boarded up, and the roof and brickwork aren't in good shape, according to Jason Jones, an assistant attorney general with D.C.'s Offi China says economy 'stable,' rejects Fitch Ratings downgrade of its fiscal outlook 04/10/2024 04:43am • BANGKOK (AP) — China’s Finance Ministry denounced a report by Fitch Ratings that kept its sovereign debt rated at A+ but downgraded its outlook to negative, saying Wednesday that China’s deficit is at a moderate and reasonable level and risks are under control. Risks to China's public finances Youngkin amends Virginia 'skill games' legislation, takes other action on final batch of bills 04/09/2024 10:21pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of legislation intended to legalize and tax skill games, adding stiff new restrictions that industry supporters argued would still amount to a de facto ban of the slots-like gambling machines hosted by small businesses. Th Two days after $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, the winning Oregon ticket holder remains unknown 04/09/2024 09:45pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The winner of the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history won't be announced for at least a couple more weeks until their ticket is verified and arrangements for the massive payment are made, Oregon lottery officials said Tuesday. A person with a ticket matching all six How to Buy Property Overseas for Retirement 04/09/2024 08:00pm • Buying real estate overseas can be a fulfilling experience for retirees. Plus, having an investment property in the country where you want to live later in life allows you to set up a rent-free retirement. Your U.S. dollar-based retirement income is also better buffered against currency exchange ra The 6 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 04/09/2024 08:00pm • Investors on Fidelity's brokerage platform have a selection of 321 branded funds to choose from, presenting a broad spectrum of investment opportunities. "Personally, I like Fidelity mutual funds because they offer a variety of investment options, have low fees and are backed by a reputable company These Are 3 of the Oddest Tax Deductions Ever -- Are You Eligible for One? 04/09/2024 08:00pm • Many tax deductions such as charitable donations and business supplies are well known, but some are more obscure. With tax season upon us, here's a look at how tax deductions work and three deductions you may find surprising. The Basics of Tax DeductionsIndividual taxpayers can claim a wide variety What to Know Before Gifting a Down Payment 04/09/2024 08:00pm • Giving your child money toward a down payment can help them save money and borrow less when buying a home. This can be especially helpful when they're dealing with soaring home prices and high interest rates. But before you hand over the cash, you should understand the rules and tax implications of Understanding Parts of Medicare: A Through N Explained 04/09/2024 08:00pm • The alphabet soup of Medicare -- multiple parts and plans, starting with A all the way through N -- can be bewildering, especially for those who are newly eligible for Medicare. In this guide, we break down each part of Medicare to help you find the best health insurance fit for your needs. Medicare Jackpot claimed: What AP knows so far about the $1.3 billion Powerball win 04/09/2024 06:14pm • Someone in Oregon has claimed the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot won last weekend, which is the eighth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. Should the winner of Sunday's drawing forgo the rarely claimed option of a payout over 30 years, the lump-sum before taxes would be $621 million. Federal and Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave 04/09/2024 04:35pm • FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In some areas, they needed it for up to 12 hours after the event started, inching their way back home on packed interstates and sec Spanish parliament will consider a bill to grant residency to undocumented immigrants 04/09/2024 03:50pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain's parliament agreed Tuesday to consider legislation that could grant residency and work permits to hundreds of thousands of foreigners living in Spain without proper documentation. The proposal was brought to the Congress of Deputies in Madrid by citizen initiative af