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AL Central Preview: Tigers, Royals try to end years of losing after offseason moves 03/18/2024 03:38pm • The AL Central doesn't appear to be a great place to find baseball's best teams. Instead, it might be home to some of the most improved. The division had a tough 2023, with the Twins running away with the title despite an 87-win season that wouldn't have been good enough to win any other division in NL West Preview: Ohtani-led Dodgers team to beat in division with reigning league champion D-backs 03/18/2024 03:24pm • Dave Roberts is quickly learning all about the constant fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani and the increased attention he brings each day to the Los Angeles Dodgers from across the world in Japan. The veteran manager let loose recently at spring training and breakdanced on the field during a practice 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 03/17/2024 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these s Are Financial Advisors Worth It? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • Investors often wonder whether it's worth hiring a financial advisor, or whether they can go it alone. Part of the dilemma is due to a misunderstanding of what advisors actually do. In the distant past, brokers picked single stocks for clients and didn't do much else. That's changed dramatically, th What Happens if You Don't Pay Your Taxes? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • If you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service, you're not alone. In fact, it happens to a lot of Americans. In the most recent data available, the IRS estimated that Americans owed at least $668 billion in back taxes, penalties and interest in 2021. You may have a genuine problem of not having The Best Places to Retire in Florida 03/17/2024 08:00pm • Florida's sunny beaches and pleasant winters have long drawn retirees who spent their working years in colder climes. "Florida is a retirement paradise because of the leisurely laid-back lifestyle, the sunshine and the financial benefits," says Desiree Avila, a real estate agent in south Florida wit What Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • It can be hard to accurately predict when you will retire. Among those looking ahead to retirement, many expect to leave work at age 63, according to a 2024 survey by Mass Mutual. Although 63 is the anticipated median retirement age, workers report retiring at a median age of 62, the survey found. 7 High-Yield ETFs for Income Investors 03/17/2024 08:00pm • For investors seeking to generate income from their portfolios, such as retirees, a popular strategy is the 4% rule. This guideline suggests withdrawing 4% of your portfolio in the first year of retirement, then adjusting this amount for inflation in subsequent years. This approach, grounded in rese What Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • For Laurie Craigen, the realities of senior medical costs hit hard when her grandmother needed hospice care. "It was a stressful time for the family because we were trying to figure out how to keep her comfortable and at home without running out of funds," recalls Craigen, an associate professor in 5 Best Bond Funds for Retirement 03/17/2024 08:00pm • Bonds make up the foundation of most successful retirement portfolios. These assets are debt-related instruments issued by governments and corporations that are looking to raise money. Think of them as the other side of the loan, where the "issuer" is the borrower and investors are collectively the 7 Best Semiconductor ETFs to Buy in 2024 03/17/2024 08:00pm • One of the most eagerly awaited market events began this week on Monday: semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp's (ticker: NVDA) GTC AI conference. The event boasts a highly anticipated keynote by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as well as 900 sessions, 300 exhibits and 20 technical workshops focusing on generati Mets owner Steven Cohen doesn't expect long-term deal with star Pete Alonso before season ends 03/17/2024 02:00pm • PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn't expect to sign a long-term contract with star first baseman Pete Alonso before the end of the season. Alonso has a $20.5 million, one-year contract and can become a free agent after the World Series. “We haven’t had any discus 'There's no agenda here': A look at the judge who is overseeing Trump's hush money trial 03/17/2024 10:21am • NEW YORK (AP) — Judge Juan M. Merchan looked across his high-ceilinged courtroom, facing the defendant in a complicated case. Not the one everyone knows about. Yes, Merchan could become the first judge ever to oversee a former U.S. president's criminal trial: Donald Trump's hush money case. But o US senators from Virginia, Maryland urge no increase in long-distance flights at Reagan National 03/17/2024 09:57am • The four U.S. senators from Virginia and Maryland are urging Congress to keep the current rules for long distance flights from Reagan National Airport as they are. The senators wrote both House and Senate members who oversee airports not to change the long-distance flight rules at Reagan National Maryland House gives preliminary approval to tolling, gaming bills as deadline nears 03/17/2024 09:29am • The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to a bill to transfer $750 million from Maryland’s toll facilities to the state Transportation Trust Fund. The vote was one of two taken Saturday on bills meant to target projected operating and transportation deficits. House Bill 1070 is part