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Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests 08/19/2024 08:51pm • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find revenue to pay off debts to lenders including the World Bank, International 7 Best BDC Stocks and ETFs to Buy for Income 08/19/2024 08:00pm • Income investing is a popular approach that involves buying well-researched assets for their yields. If you put $10,000 into quality stocks that average a 4% yield for a year, you can earn $400 in passive income. Finding stocks that average a 5% yield can increase your annual earnings to $500. Divid What's the Difference Between a Pension Plan and a 401(k)? 08/19/2024 08:00pm • When you're ready to retire, you'll want more than Social Security to pay the bills. Those benefits typically only provide enough money to replace about 40% of average earnings, according to the Social Security Administration. Covering the rest is up to you. "There are two ways you can pay for retir 8 Best High-Yield REITs to Buy 08/19/2024 08:00pm • With the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates for the first time in over four years this September, investors accustomed to earning 5% or more risk-free on their cash may need to look elsewhere for yield. A likely destination for some of these inflows are real estate investment trusts (REI 'I think it’s crazy': Restaurant owners push back as Fairfax Co. considers food tax up to 6% on meals out 08/19/2024 06:20pm • A group of Fairfax County, Virginia, restaurant owners is lining up against a possible food tax. About 100 restaurant owners are part of a newly formed group called Stop the Food Tax. The proposal could add a tax of 1% to 6% on food and drinks prepared at restaurants and grocery stores. Waria DC area condo listings have surged — What’s that mean for buyers and sellers? 08/19/2024 11:27am • The number of homes for sale in the D.C. metro continues to rise, which is good news for prospective buyers, but the biggest increase in listings is condominiums. Listing service Bright MLS reports active overall home listings at the end of July were up 28% from a year earlier. Condo inventory wa House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain 08/19/2024 11:10am • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report on President Joe Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates. The nearly yearlong investigation by Republicans stops s Biden's journey: After getting knocked down, he keeps getting back up. 08/19/2024 12:09am • CHICAGO (AP) — Sixteen years ago, a triumphant Joe Biden addressed an adoring crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, his smile radiating confidence about the country's future and his own journey. The soon-to-be vice president hugged his son Beau. He spoke about how his own parents What Is a SEP IRA? 08/18/2024 08:00pm • If you own a business and want to save for retirement, consider setting up a simplified employee pension individual retirement account. A SEP IRA can help you and your employees put aside funds for the future. However, make sure this type of retirement account is a good fit for your company and alig Indonesia's new capital isn't ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anyway 08/17/2024 12:07pm • PENAJAM PASER UTARA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia marked 79 years of independence on Saturday with a ceremony in the unfinished future capital of Nusantara, which was planned to relieve pressure on Jakarta but whose construction has lagged behind schedule. Hundreds of officials and invited guests we Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern 08/17/2024 09:01am • MIAMI (AP) — Roberto Garcia crossed the border from Mexico in 2009 looking for a better life. For the past eight years, he has been married to an American woman, and they have three kids who are all American citizens. The only one in the family who is not is Garcia. Seven years ago, he applied to The thank-you's roll in as Cardin attends final MACo as Maryland senator 08/17/2024 08:21am • After decades of public service, pushing for policies he thought would help the state of Maryland and its people along the way, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) led his last Maryland Association of Counties town hall as a congressman Friday. He listened to the concerns of state officials and advocate New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting 08/16/2024 07:26pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills that aims to crack down on smash-and-grab robberies and property crimes, making it easier to go after repeat shoplifters and auto thieves and increase penalties for those running professional r Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump's economic attacks 08/16/2024 05:44pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans. “Look, the bills add up," she declared, trying to address the financial concerns that ar FACT FOCUS: A look at Harris' economic agenda 08/16/2024 05:08pm • Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic agenda in a speech Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Democratic presidential nominee laid out plans including a proposal for a federal ban on what she called price gouging on groceries, as well as $25,000 in down payment help for certain first-