Search

These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld) 03/15/2024 12:01am • ATLANTA (AP) ��� Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will back his fellow Republicans' presidential ticket in November. That does not mean he will cheerlead for former President Donald Trump or even endorse him by name. ���I���m going to support the nominee,��� Kemp told reporters this week after Trump won his San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings 03/14/2024 09:34pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� Seventy-eight protesters were ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand a cease-fire in Gaza, prosecutors said. The Nov. Prosecutors say they're open to delaying Donald Trump's March 25 hush-money trial for a month 03/14/2024 08:51pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� New York prosecutors said Thursday they are open to delaying the start of Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial by a month ���in an abundance of caution��� to give the former president's lawyers time to review evidence they only recently obtained from a previous federal investig 10 Small Business Tax Deductions Worth Knowing 03/14/2024 08:00pm • There's an old saying that it takes money to make money, and that's often the case for small business owners. It's common to incur expenses on everything from marketing and travel to supplies and insurance. The good news is, you can write off a wide range of business expenses, and every deduction wi How Much Does an Alaska Cruise Cost in 2024? 03/14/2024 08:00pm • If you're planning a cruise to Alaska this year, you may be enticed by low prices (in the hundreds) for a weeklong cruise. However, it's important to know that those fares are just the beginning of the cost for the entire trip. Typically, the lowest advertised prices with mainstream cruise lines don Pros and Cons of Waiting Until the Last Minute to File Your Taxes 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Generally, April 15 is the deadline to file your income tax forms with the Internal Revenue Service. Unless you've overpaid and are eager for a refund, you may be tempted to put off completing the paperwork until the clock strikes midnight. Stalling on filing taxes is fairly common. A study by Chamb How to Qualify for the Retirement Saver's Match 03/14/2024 08:00pm • The SECURE 2.0 law creates a saver's match, designed to help individuals save for retirement. The match will eventually replace the saver's credit. While there are some similarities between the two, there are also differences to note. Beginning in 2027, the saver's match will be directly deposited i How to Take Out a Loan in 5 Steps 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're looking to consolidate high-interest debt, finance home improvements or pay for a big-ticket expense, a personal loan can help you accomplish your goal. Personal loans offer relatively low interest rates and fixed monthly payments. Plus, you can use the funds for almost any purpose. S Can't Find a Tax Accountant This Season? Here's What to Do 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Tax accountants are getting harder to find each year. Although April 15 is fast approaching, don't fret if you haven't hired a tax preparer yet. We've consulted with tax experts who share how to find a professional to assist you. Here's a deeper dive. Tips for Finding a Tax Prep ProTax prep services Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he won't support recently passed budget that includes tax hike 03/14/2024 07:58pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) ��� The budget the Democratic-led Virginia General Assembly passed last week is a ���broken��� plan that would impose a $2.6 billion tax hike over two years, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Thursday, announcing he had asked lawmakers to work with him on revisions. Youngkin, who said h Connecticut considering barring legacy admissions at private colleges, in addition to public ones 03/14/2024 07:36pm • Connecticut lawmakers are considering banning the use of legacy and donor preferences in admissions to all colleges and universities across the state, including private ones like Yale University. A bill was advanced to the Senate floor on Thursday, days after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legi Q&A: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he's 'working on' resurrecting Wizards, Capitals arena plan in budget 03/14/2024 05:04pm • Virginia lawmakers approved a two-year budget that left out a $2 billion plan to build a new arena and entertainment district for the Capitals and Wizards in Alexandria, dealing a major blow to the project. But Gov. Glenn Youngkin now has the chance to make proposed changes to that budget. Yo Georgia school voucher bill narrowly clears longtime obstacle with state House passage 03/14/2024 03:24pm • ATLANTA (AP) ��� Georgia Republicans powered a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling through the state House on Thursday, nearing a goal that has long eluded the state's school choice advocates as GOP leaders overcame longstanding skepticism from some rural members of their A Wisconsin ruling on Catholic Charities raises the bar for religious tax exemptions 03/14/2024 02:43pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� Exemptions that allow religious organizations to avoid paying Wisconsin's unemployment tax don't apply to a Catholic charitable organization because its on-the-ground operations aren't primarily religious, a divided state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The outcome of the case, Yeezy shoe sales lead Adidas to plan to donate $150 million to anti-hate groups 03/13/2024 09:41pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Adidas said Wednesday that it's donated or is planning to give away more than $150 million to groups fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate from the sales of Yeezy shoes last year after it severed ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. The German sportswear bra