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Today in History: October 17, Albert Einstein arrives in the U.S. as a refugee from Nazi Germany 10/17/2023 12:00am • Today in History Today is Tuesday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2023. There are 75 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 17, 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany. On this date: In 1610, French King Louis XIII, age nine, was crown Candidates wrangle over abortion policy in Kentucky gubernatorial debate 10/16/2023 10:41pm • Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron accused each other of taking extreme stands on abortion policy Monday night as they wrangled over an issue that's become a flashpoint in their hotly contested campaign for governor in Kentucky. During an hourlong debate at N Estate Planning Tips to Keep Your Money in the Family 10/16/2023 08:00pm • Regardless of whether you have $20,000 or $2 million in the bank, you need an estate plan. "A lot of people think estate planning or having a will is something only wealthy people have, but that's not the case," says Claire Steinman, counsel with law firm Leech Tishman in New York City. Even those w Inflation Is Taking a Toll: Are Financial Wellness Programs the Answer? 10/16/2023 08:00pm • The financial wellness of U.S. employees has declined by 10% since 2021, according to the 2023 Workplace Benefits Report from Bank of America. Factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, economic uncertainty and stagnant wages have all taken a toll. But who's responsible for helping employees Donald Trump is going back to court. Here’s what he's missed since his last visit to NYC fraud trial 10/16/2023 05:09pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump will be back in court Tuesday for his New York civil fraud trial, but a face-to-face showdown with former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will have to wait. Cohen, a key witness in the state’s case against the former president, postponed his testimony, saying he neede Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 10/16/2023 02:07pm • SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Black residents of a tiny island enclave founded by their enslaved ancestors off the Georgia coast have filed suit seeking to halt a new zoning law that they say will raise taxes and force them to sell their homes in one of the South's last surviving Gullah-Geechee communities Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies 10/16/2023 01:13pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East, setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection. The White House said Biden and Vice President Kamal Which Maryland sports betting parlor brings in the most? 10/16/2023 12:59pm • Mobile sports betting apps account for almost 95% of all sports wagering in Maryland, but the dozen retail sportsbook locations still generate millions in wagers each month — led by MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino. In September, the 12 retail betting locations that were open handled $21. Unification Church slams Japan's dissolution request as a threat to religious freedom 10/16/2023 09:57am • TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese branch of the Unification Church on Monday criticized the Japanese government's request for a court order to dissolve the group, saying it's based on groundless accusations and is a serious threat to religious freedom and human rights of its followers. Japan’s Educatio Liz Weston: Someday your boss could help you save for emergencies 10/16/2023 09:26am • When I wrote about employer-provided emergency savings accounts four years ago, the idea was still pretty novel. Some companies were experimenting with ways to help their workers save for short-term needs, but the concept wasn’t even on the radar for many employers. What a difference the pandemic Italy approves 24 billion-euro budget that aims to boost household spending and births 10/16/2023 08:29am • Italy’s far-right-led government on Monday approved a budget for next year that aims to bolster public health services, encourage families to have more children and put more money in the pockets of low- and medium-wage earners. Premier Giorgia Meloni said the 24 billion-euro ($25 billion) budget, 7 of the Best Charles Schwab Mutual Funds 10/15/2023 08:00pm • In the world of investing, brand loyalty can sometimes lead individuals to concentrate their assets with a single provider. A notable example is the "Bogleheads" community. Centered around the passive investment principles espoused by the late Vanguard founder and chairman, John Bogle, many Boglehea Can I Retire at Age 70 With $500K Saved? 10/15/2023 08:00pm • Heading into retirement at age 70 with just $500,000 in savings may have you feeling anxious. For many, a half-million dollars isn't quite enough to fund 20 or even 30 years in retirement. But know that you're not alone in feeling behind on your retirement nest egg. "The truth is that the millions o What Is the Average American Net Worth by Age? 10/15/2023 08:00pm • Net worth is frequently used as an indicator of financial success. This number adds up your total assets -- whether liquid or not -- and subtracts any debts to give a picture of how much money you have, regardless of what's in your bank account. Working toward a high net worth involves increasing yo A Supreme Court dispute over a $15,000 IRS bill may be aimed at a never-enacted tax on billionaires 10/15/2023 02:11pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the Supreme Court over a $15,000 tax bill they contend is unconstitutional. The couple from Redmond, Washington, claim they had to pay the money because of their investment in an Indian company from which, as Charles Moore