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Transportation panel eyes toll increases and fees on electric, hybrid vehicles in Maryland 11/07/2023 09:15am • A blue ribbon transportation panel is poised to recommend new fees for electric vehicles and increased tolls as part of an effort to solve a revenue shortage plaguing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. The Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs Commission was briefed on both poss UBS reports pre-tax loss in 3Q but says benefits of Credit Suisse merger gather steam 11/07/2023 08:50am • GENEVA (AP) — UBS reported Tuesday a $255 million pre-tax loss as the giant Swiss bank shed some 4,000 jobs globally, cut costs faster than expected, and reaped billions in asset inflows in the third quarter while moving forward with its government-orchestrated merger with rival Credit Suisse. The Chinese imports rise in October while exports fall for 6th straight month 11/07/2023 02:25am • BEIJING (AP) — China's imports rose in October while exports fell for a sixth straight month compared with a year earlier in the latest evidence the world's second largest economy remains in the doldrums. Customs data released Tuesday showed imports climbed 3% from a year earlier to $218.3 billion How are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance? 11/07/2023 01:03am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Heidi Lange was among the first to rebuild after the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed her home in 2018 along with much of the town of Paradise. After the fire, she got divorced, which left her with only half the money paid out by insurance — but she budget 8 Top-Performing Fidelity Funds for Retirement 11/06/2023 07:00pm • As you consider making or updating your 401(k) fund selections, the abundance of choices, complex fund names and myriad objectives can be overwhelming. It might seem logical to simply sort available funds by their past performance and choose the ones at the top of the list. After all, who wants to i 8 of the Best Bank Stocks to Buy for 2023 11/06/2023 07:00pm • After a rough year in 2022, bank stocks have navigated a fresh minefield in 2023. Rising interest rates triggered a sharp decline in long-term bond prices, resulting in massive losses for banks holding them on their balance sheets. As a result, a handful of U.S. regional banks collapsed in March and The 25 Best Places to Retire in 2024 11/06/2023 07:00pm • When it comes to selecting the right spot for your retirement, it's important to pick a destination that meets your needs. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country to help you choose the right place for retirement. This analysis includes data on the job mar 9 Best Expense Tracker Apps 11/06/2023 07:00pm • The latest smartphone apps have made monitoring spending habits, tracking expenses and managing money a breeze. A monthly expense tracker app automates the process of recording transactions, totaling expenses by category and tracking progress toward goals. While there are many resourceful apps avail Illinois lawmakers scrutinize private school scholarships without test-result data 11/06/2023 05:55pm • SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Critics of an Illinois program providing private school scholarships say there's no proof it improves academic achievement. But state education officials, delayed by COVID-19's school disruptions, have never reported the academic performance of participating students as re Orsted wants out of $300M forfeiture for scrapped New Jersey offshore wind farms 11/06/2023 04:46pm • OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Offshore wind power company Orsted is trying to get out of a $300 million guarantee it agreed to pay New Jersey in the event it failed to build its first wind farm off the state's coast. Last Tuesday, the Danish firm scrapped its Ocean Wind I and II projects in southern New Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids 11/06/2023 12:17pm • Some are orphans, others seized from their parents. Many are older and have overwhelming needs or disabilities. Most bear the scars of trauma from being hauled between foster homes, torn from siblings or sexually and physically abused. Child protective services agencies have wrestled for decades wit US Election 2023, ADVISORY 11/06/2023 12:00pm • EDITORS: Several states hold off-year elections on Tue., Nov. 7, with voters electing mayors in cities including Houston, Philadelphia and Uvalde, Texas; electing governors in Kentucky and Mississippi; weighing in on ballot measures, from property taxes in Colorado to abortion and property taxes in Avantax: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 11/06/2023 07:46am • DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Avantax, Inc. (AVTA) on Monday reported a loss of $1.5 million in its third quarter. The Dallas-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 36 cents per share. The owner of TaxAct tax prep software and the HD How to Retire Like a Billionaire 11/05/2023 07:00pm • It's fun to dream about having complete financial freedom in your golden years, but if you want to retire like a billionaire, you must stick to a well-planned investment strategy, and perhaps reconsider your lifestyle choices and mindset. Patience is vital; building substantial wealth takes time. Do 7 Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy 11/05/2023 07:00pm • When it comes to fixed income, firms like Nuveen and Pimco often dominate the conversation, the latter having the distinction of being co-founded by renowned investor Bill Gross, who is also known as "the Bond King." These firms have historically been benchmarks of excellence in bond fund management