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Cause of plane crash in Colombia that killed 15, including Congress member, under investigation 01/29/2026 07:02pm • BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian airline company Satena said Thursday it had not received any prior warning of adverse weather conditions that would have prevented the flight of a plane that crashed and killed 15 people, but that it is awaiting the results of a formal investigation. The aircraft, Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California 01/29/2026 07:01pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists on a research vessel off the central California coast spotted a waved albatross, marking just the second recorded sighting of the bird north of Central America. The yellow-billed bird with black button eyes, which can have an 8-foot (2.4-meter) wingspan and spends mu How to Move a Parent With Dementia to Assisted Living 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Moving can be overwhelming at any stage of life. But it's exponentially more difficult for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, for whom any change in routine or environment can lead to anxiety, frustration and even trauma. It can also be logistically and emotionally di What Qualifies a Patient for Skilled Nursing Care? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • For seniors barely recovering from illness or surgery, knowing where to turn to next can feel both daunting and urgent. Fortunately, skilled nursing care can provide the support needed for a safe recovery. Here's what to know about navigating short-term skilled nursing care, also referred to as skil Family Financial Alignment: A Financial Checklist for Starting the Senior Care Conversation 01/29/2026 07:00pm • How a senior will be taken care of when they can no longer do it is not a conversation anyone is likely excited to have, but if you and your parents get old enough, you'll probably have to have it. That is, you (or they) may want to initiate a senior care conversation and talk about who is going to Is It Possible to Get My Credit Card's Annual Fee Waived? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Credit cards offer a variety of rewards, perks and features to customers, but banks often charge annual fees to help cover the costs of these benefits. While paying an annual fee can be worthwhile for some, that isn't the case for everyone. When this happens, many consumers choose to close their cre Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics are disrupting virtually every industry. In recent years, the world has gotten a firsthand look at remarkable advances in AI technology, including OpenAI's ChatGPT AI chatbot, Google's Gemini AI model and DeepSeek's AI assistant. Whether it be machine 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy for 2026 01/29/2026 07:00pm • For much of the four-decade bond bull market that ended in 2022, a number of fixed-income portfolio managers rose to prominence on the back of consistent outperformance. One of the most notable was Bill Gross, formerly of Pimco, who helped popularize the total return approach to bond investing. Rath How Much Does Medicare Pay for a Hospital Stay? 01/29/2026 07:00pm • If you get sick or injured and need hospital care, which can cost thousands of dollars, would you be able to afford it? For many seniors on Medicare, it may be a challenge, according to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, found t Recession 2026: What to Watch and How to Prepare 01/29/2026 07:00pm • The U.S. economy managed to navigate a volatile 2025 without collapsing, but the cumulative effects of ongoing trade tensions and persistent inflation keep concerns about a 2026 recession on some investors' minds. The Federal Open Market Committee decided to hold interest rates steady at its January Therapy Red Flags: 8 Reasons to Leave Your Therapist 01/29/2026 07:00pm • If you've ever left therapy and wondered "is it just me, or should I find a new therapist?" you may want to be aware of these red flags. Some of the signs you should leave your therapist are clear. For instance, it would be inappropriate to have a romantic relationship with your therapist, and it wo Everything You Need to Know About Affirm 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Affirm is a lender that allows you to buy now and pay later, whether you're shopping in-store or online. After qualifying for one of these short-term loans, you choose a payment schedule and then pay at affirm.com or in the Affirm app. Borrowers know upfront how much they will pay for each installme Visa Announces Future Option to Use Credit Card Rewards to Fund Trump Accounts 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Trump Accounts are tax-deferred investment accounts for children designed to jump-start financial security, according to members of the Trump administration at a Jan. 28 summit. Any child born between 2025 and 2028 can be gifted $1,000 in seed money from the federal government. Several corporations, How to Stop Online Health Care Scams: 9 Critical Ways to Protect Older Adults 01/29/2026 07:00pm • Older adults lost $2.4 billion in scams in 2024, four times higher than the $600 million lost in 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Online scams, or cyber scams, are one common way that fraudsters will try and get money from seniors. This can include lottery, tech support or romance sc Jury finds Wisconsin man guilty of forging threat against Trump to get witness deported 01/29/2026 06:57pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury found a Wisconsin man guilty Thursday of forging threats against President Donald trump in an attempt to get the victim in a robbery case against him deported. Online court records show the Milwaukee County jury found 52-year-old Demetric Scott guilty of felony identity