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Fixed Index Annuity: Why It's Gaining Popularity Now 03/26/2024 08:00pm • Every day, 12,000 baby boomers in the United States reach the age of 65, according to the Census Bureau. By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older. One consequence of this demographic trend is that the investment objective of baby boomers has shifted from a desire for growth to a need for protec How to Get a $10,000 Personal Loan 03/26/2024 08:00pm • When an unexpected circumstance arises, you may not have enough emergency savings on hand. What should you do if you need to cover a medical emergency, a last-minute trip or pressing debt? One option is to take out a personal loan. Here's everything you need to know about getting a $10,000 personal 10 Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement 03/26/2024 08:00pm • If you love scenic views and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing, retirement in the mountains may be an ideal fit. While many mountain areas cater to tourism, you'll find amenities for older residents, too. "Many mountain towns offer a sense of community that retirees can appreciate, with o Ask a Financial Pro: My Financial Situation Is Pretty Simple. Do I Need an Estate Plan? 03/26/2024 08:00pm • Estate planning is sometimes thought of as a luxury reserved for people with complex finances or massive wealth. It's easy to understand that misconception. A key focus of estate planning is to reduce the tax liability on your estate when you die. In 2024, however, the estate tax applies only to est 5 Credit Card Management Apps to Stay on Top of Payments 03/26/2024 08:00pm • If you're like many people, you rely on apps to track everything from fitness goals to prescriptions. Why not use apps to manage your credit cards and help simplify your finances? This U.S. News guide will get you up to speed on apps designed to manage all aspects of your credit life. What Credit Ca APY vs. Interest Rate: What's the Difference? 03/26/2024 08:00pm • The APY and the interest rate are two key figures to know when storing money in a savings account or other interest-earning bank account. Both are expressed as percentages, but an account's APY gives you the full picture of how much interest you can earn on your money. What Is an Interest Rate?An in How Long Can You Live Outside the U.S. Without Losing Social Security? 03/26/2024 08:00pm • The United States attracts people from across the world seeking to live out the American dream. In some cases, it is Americans who are leaving for other parts of the globe to enjoy a different pace of life. For retirees, the appeal may be a lower cost of living, new adventures and less expensive hea Lego head mugshots add to California's debate on policing and privacy 03/26/2024 05:33pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� A Southern California police department has been handcuffed by Lego after the toy company asked the agency to stop adding Lego heads to cover the faces of suspects in images it shares on social media. The Murrieta Police Department has been using Lego heads and emojis to cover p Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees 03/26/2024 03:20pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon were employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended. The court, in a unanimous decision, said the appeal was �� Senegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old 03/26/2024 12:57pm • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) ��� Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including many unemployed youth, with a vow to fight corruption and reform the economy. Faye, 44, was catapulted into the presidential 'Diarra from Detroit,' created by Diarra Kilpatrick, offers a fresh take on the detective genre 03/26/2024 11:18am • Diarra Kilpatrick recalls writing for NBC's Debra Messing procedural ���The Mysteries of Laura��� when she got feedback from the network over wanting to have Messing's character, a homicide detective with the NYPD, out on a date. ���The network was like, ���Do people hate her? There are still crimin China to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO 03/26/2024 10:31am • BEIJING (AP) ��� China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on Tuesday over what it says are discriminatory requirements for electric vehicle subsidies. The Chinese Commerce Ministry didn't say what prompted the move. But under a new U.S. rule that took effect Jan. 1, electric Wind and sun are free, but it's harder to get renewable energy projects built these days. Here's why 03/26/2024 02:18am • SPRAKEBUELL, Germany (AP) ��� The wind gusting across north German farm country brings much to the village of Sprakebuell: fog and rain from the sea, the occasional migrating stork, the faint smell of manure in the newly fertilized fields. And perhaps best of all, money ��� from selling the electric Senegal���s little-known opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is named the next president 03/25/2024 08:31pm • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) ��� Senegal���s little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was named the country's next president on Monday, less than two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election. While official results of Sunday's vote were not yet available, the for Tax Time Can Cause Depression and Anxiety -- Fight Back With Expert Advice 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Tax season is one of the most emotionally taxing times of the year. Not only can the act of completing a tax return be complicated, confronting a potentially large and unaffordable tax bill can be terrifying. According to a survey commissioned by Cash App Taxes, 38% of millennials say tax stress has