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5 Best Stocks for Beginners With Little Money 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Sure, every financial planner knows that low-cost index funds offer a preferable way to achieve long-term wealth, while generating an expected return and managing risk. But even young investors who contribute regularly to a 401(k) can use single stocks to learn about the markets. "For most new inve How Long Do Collections Stay on Your Credit Report? 01/25/2026 07:00pm • No one wants a bill to be sent to collections, but life happens. The good news is that it isn't the end of the world. Here's what you need to know about collections and their impact on your credit score. What Are Collections?If you leave a bill unpaid long enough, it will get transferred to collecti Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly as First 2026 Fed Meeting Gets Closer 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Thirty-year mortgage rates rose this week to 6.328%, a small increase from 6.261% last week, according to U.S. News data. Small fluctuations in borrowing rates are expected this winter, especially if economic conditions remain fairly stable. The consensus among economists is that the Federal Reserve 7 Top Nancy Pelosi Stocks to Buy 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said back in 2022 the Senate would soon vote on a bill banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks. More than three years later, Pelosi is no longer House Speaker, and Congressional representatives are still allowed to buy and sell individual stocks a Medigap Coverage: When Do You Need It? 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Deciding if and when to add a Medicare supplement plan, also known as Medigap, to original Medicare (Part A and Part B) can feel daunting when you're already facing complex insurance plan choices. However, there's no need to despair, says Ari Parker, co-founder and head Medicare advisor at Chapter, What to Do If Your Flight is Canceled 01/25/2026 07:00pm • With the potential for winter weather to wreak havoc on your travel plans, it's important to stay prepared and know what to do in the event your flight is canceled. There are several laws that protect travelers who are impacted by flight cancellations and delays. You may want to check each airline's Mortgage Rates on the Decline: Should You Refinance in 2026? 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Average mortgage rates dropped throughout 2025, with APRs on home loans down from about 7% at the beginning of last year to the low 6% range in December and into January. Some experts believe that downward trajectory might continue in 2026, but there is no certainty as to how low rates might go. How The 7 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Investors are often obsessed with finding the best mutual fund, but even with thorough research, picking a winner ahead of time is extremely difficult. Survivorship bias means investors only see the funds that survived, not the many that were shut down after poor performance. Past results do not gua Tips for Veterans Applying to Law School 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Law schools greatly value applicants with experience serving their country. Many of the skills honed by military service contribute to success in both law school and legal practice, like self-discipline, teamwork, working under pressure and time management. Applicants who are veterans, as well as th Women's College Basketball Scores 01/25/2026 06:42pm • Saturday, Jan. 24 EAST Binghamton 62, Maine 57 Boston University 58, Colgate 54 Bucknell 54, Loyola (MD) 45 Columbia 89, Dartmouth 32 Drexel 68, Towson 45 Duke 95, Pittsburgh 41 Fairfield 58, Canisius 42 Fairleigh Dickinson 56, Le Moyne 41 George Washington 58, Fordham 47 Harvard 84, Cornell 38 Holy Minneapolis mourns ICU nurse killed by a Border Patrol agent as a warmhearted neighbor and caregiver 01/25/2026 06:26pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ��� As Minneapolis mourned the intensive care nurse killed by Border Patrol officers in a hail of gunfire, those who knew Alex Pretti came forward Sunday to dispute the narrative of top Trump administration officials that he was a violent ���domestic terrorist��� and would-be assass Chad Baker-Mazara hits 5 3s, scores 29; USC beats Wisconsin 73-71 01/25/2026 06:20pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) ��� Chad Baker-Mazara made five 3-pointers and scored 29 points, Ezra Ausar added 17 points, and USC beat Wisconsin 73-71 on Sunday to snap the Badgers' five-game win streak. Jacob Cofie had 11 rebounds to go with nine points and five assists for USC (15-5, 4-5 Big Ten). Nick Bo 25 killed in attack by Islamic State-backed group in eastern Congo, rights group says 01/25/2026 06:17pm • GOMA, Congo (AP) ��� An attack by an Islamic State-linked militant group in eastern Congo killed at least 25 people early Sunday, a rights group based in Ituri province said. The dead from the attack by the Allied Democratic Force, or ADF, include 15 men who were burned alive in a house and seven wh Paris men���s fashion week in 5 trends: rebuilt tailoring, quiet craft and clothes built to last 01/25/2026 06:09pm • PARIS (AP) ��� Paris men���s Fashion Week ended Sunday with two messages that kept coming up on runways: dress sharply, and build clothes to last. Japanese powerhouse Sacai pushed new shapes by breaking up the usual top-and-bottom silhouette. Herm��s, in an emotional farewell show for longtime des Timmons, Weathers lead fourth quarter charge and No. 23 Alabama women defeat Mississippi State 85-78 01/25/2026 06:07pm • TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) ��� Jessica Timmons scored a career-high 28 points, she and Karly Weathers dominated the fourth quarter on offense, and No. 23 Alabama rallied to defeat Mississippi State 85-78 on Sunday. Weathers scored 11 of her 13 points in the fourth quarter and Timmons had seven fourth-qua