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A $500K house was built on the wrong Hawaii lot. A legal fight is unfolding over the mix-up 03/27/2024 09:10pm • HONOLULU (AP) ��� A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Hawaii was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake. She's now mired in legal wrangling over the mix-up. Annaleine ���Anne��� Reynolds purchased a one-acre (0.40-hectare) lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park, a sub Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan convicted in sprawling bribery case 03/27/2024 08:53pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was convicted Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling pay-to-play corruption scandal at City Hall. The federal jury reached the guilty verdict less than 24 hours after lawy Hunter Biden's lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges 03/27/2024 08:12pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Attorneys for Hunter Biden asked a judge Wednesday to toss out the tax case accusing him of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle. President Joe Biden's son has pleaded not guilty to the nine felony and misdemeanor tax of Do You Owe the IRS? How to Find Out 03/27/2024 08:00pm • If you owe back taxes, it's important to act quickly and set up a plan to repay them. "The most important thing a taxpayer can do to help reduce penalties and expenses associated with an IRS notice is to take action right away," says Michael Raanan, an enrolled agent and the president of IRSvideos.c Should You Consult a CFP or CPA to Plan for Retirement? 03/27/2024 08:00pm • The alphabet soup of financial credentials may cause some confusion as to how a certified financial planner is different than a certified public accountant and what each service provides. Here's a glimpse of how these professions differ, how they might work together and which one to call for your sp How to Get Valuable Home Energy Tax Credits 03/27/2024 08:00pm • The federal government -- and many state governments -- can help you cover the cost of making energy-efficient home improvements. You can get tax breaks for installing energy-efficient windows, doors, and cooling and heating systems, and even bigger breaks for installing solar panels and water heate How to Maximize Social Security With Spousal Benefits 03/27/2024 08:00pm • If you're married now or have ever been married, it's worth considering whether spousal Social Security benefits should be part of your retirement plan. When a worker files for Social Security retirement benefits, their spouse may also be eligible for benefits based on the worker's earnings. Here's What Is the Average American Net Worth by Age? 03/27/2024 08:00pm • Net worth is frequently used as an indicator of financial success. This number adds up your total assets -- whether liquid or not -- and subtracts any debts to give a picture of how much money you have. Working toward a high net worth involves increasing your assets and paying down debts, both of wh Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands 03/27/2024 06:25pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Biden administration issued a final rule Wednesday aimed at curbing methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands, its latest action to crack down on emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming. The rule Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices' 03/27/2024 06:03pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out China's ramped-up production in solar energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, calling it unfair competition that ���distorts global prices" and ���hurts American firms and workers, as well as firms and workers around the wor A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities 03/27/2024 05:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 fee for most motorists headed to the busiest part of Manhattan. Members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority boa Royals ready for opening day, key vote next week to help fund downtown ballpark 03/27/2024 04:19pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) ��� Royals owner John Sherman said jokingly that he doesn't sleep very well under normal circumstances, so just imagine how his nights are going these days, with opening day on deck and a key vote for a downtown ballpark coming up next week. The Royals play AL Central rival Min Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market? 03/27/2024 09:43am • Your home is your sanctuary, but it���s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you���re selling, is it still smart to downsize? Skill game backers ask Youngkin to deliver on vow to support their industry 03/27/2024 09:09am • Gov. Glenn Youngkin is still reviewing a bill that would legalize and tax the slot machine lookalikes known as��skill games, but supporters of the gambling machines are asking the governor to stick to what he said he���d do when he was running for office. In a radio appearance��posted to Youngkin Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source 03/26/2024 10:51pm • PHOENIX (AP) ��� The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed on a $25 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreement