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Chantilly’s Amentum to become one of DC-area’s biggest publicly traded companies 11/21/2023 01:50pm • Chantilly, Virginia-based defense contractor Amentum Services has signed a deal to merge with the critical mission solutions and cyber intelligence government service division of Dallas-based Jacobs. The spin-off will create one of the largest publicly-traded companies headquartered in the D.C. regi What Is the $1K Per Month in Retirement Rule? 11/20/2023 07:00pm • As you look toward retirement, you'll want to evaluate your options to create a steady income stream. This could come from Social Security benefits, retirement account distributions or a pension. Another popular income strategy involves using the $1,000 per month retirement rule. It means that for e 7 Best Money Market Funds for 2024 11/20/2023 07:00pm • As the year draws to a close, investors are navigating a new market dynamic shaped by the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain the policy interest rate between 5.25% and 5.5%. This shift marks a significant departure from the low-interest-rate environment of the previous decade and is prompti Argentina's president-elect wants public companies in private hands, with media first to go 11/20/2023 04:31pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s right-wing president-elect gave the first indications Monday of how he plans to start shaking up South America’s second-largest economy: with a slew of privatizations. Populist Javier Milei, a libertarian economist and self-described “anarcho-capita Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial 11/20/2023 04:15pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal on the opening day of her tax fraud trial in Barcelona to avoid the risk of going to prison. Shakira told the presiding magistrate, José Manuel del Amo, on Monday that s A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners 11/20/2023 03:21pm • The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days to come and spread a little sunshine just when it’s needed most. This image provided b Pop star Shakira tells Spanish judge she agrees to deal with prosecutors, avoiding a full-fledged tax fraud trial 11/20/2023 04:29am • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pop star Shakira tells Spanish judge she agrees to deal with prosecutors, avoiding a full-fledged tax fraud trial. Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency and promises 'drastic' changes 11/20/2023 02:36am • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina's presidential election Sunday, swinging the country to the right following a fiercely polarized campaign in which he promised a dramatic shake-up to the state to deal with soaring inflation and rising poverty. With 99 Column: F1 hits the jackpot in Las Vegas on its $500 million gamble after many stumbles on the Strip 11/19/2023 10:28pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — There were missteps and mistakes, and a master class in how not to handle customer relations. But by the time Justin Bieber waved the checkered flag on Formula One's return to Las Vegas, the $500 million Sin City gamble had hit the jackpot. F1 and owner Liberty Media hosted an el Tickets, times, transportation and community outreach among issues F1 must fix in Las Vegas 11/19/2023 10:14pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — The CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix was thrilled with Formula One's first race on the famed Strip, but acknowledged Sunday there were missteps in the $500 million showcase event of the season. Renee Wilm told The Associated Press first-time organizers F1 and owner Liberty Media w Are Brokerage Accounts Taxed? 11/19/2023 07:00pm • With tax brackets expected to rise again in 2024 thanks to the IRS's annual inflation adjustment, understanding how your investments are taxed and how to minimize the impact of taxes is essential to keep more of your money in your own pocket. Brokerage accounts can be taxed depending on the type of 7 Things Retirees Should Be Thankful for This Year 11/19/2023 07:00pm • This year, retirees and other investors have some things they can add to their gratitude list. If you have money in the market, you're retired or you're saving for retirement, several positive developments, including a resilient market performance and changes to retirement withdrawal rules, may be a 2024 Most Affordable Places to Retire 11/19/2023 07:00pm • Moving to a place with a lower cost of living can improve your retirement finances. If you sell a home in an expensive city and buy or rent in another city with more reasonable housing costs, you may be able to boost your retirement savings, retire sooner or enjoy a higher quality of life. A recent How to Invest $100K for Retirement 11/19/2023 07:00pm • Retiring on $100,000 isn't an easy task, but whether that amount can last you through retirement will largely depend on how you invest and when you retire. Consider these options to grow $100,000 for retirement: -- Invest in stocks and stock funds.-- Consider indexed annuities.-- Leverage T-bills, b Prepare Your Finances for the Holidays 11/19/2023 07:00pm • If you're like many U.S. consumers, you're aiming for a bigger winter holiday budget this year. TransUnion, one of the three major consumer credit bureaus, conducted a holiday shopping season study and found that 51% of the respondents anticipate spending at least $500 on related expenses. Just 36%