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South Korea says North Korea has launched a projectile off the North’s east coast 04/07/2026 08:09pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has launched a projectile off the North’s east coast. Missile alerts sound in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait despite US and Iran saying they reached a 2-week ceasefire 04/07/2026 08:02pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Missile alerts sound in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait despite US and Iran saying they reached a 2-week ceasefire. What You Should Know About Credit Card Hardship Programs 04/07/2026 08:00pm • More Americans are struggling with their household debts as credit card balances continue to rise, with consumers owing a total of $1.28 trillion as of December 2025. So maybe it's no surprise that delinquency rates also ticked up. If you're one of the millions of Americans struggling to keep up wit 6 Tips for Aging Alone 04/07/2026 08:00pm • Whether it's a widow or widower remaining on their own, a childless and single older adult who relishes independence or a rural resident embracing solitude, the term "solo ager" is used to describe an older individual who lives without a partner or other relatives. It's an increasingly common situat Medicare Grocery Allowance: What to Know 04/07/2026 08:00pm • If you feel like you've been paying more money for less food lately, you're not alone. Recent inflation and supply chain pressures have pushed up the prices of many items at supermarkets nationwide. These increases can be difficult for anyone to manage, but the rising cost of food can be especially Continuing Care Retirement Community vs. Assisted Living 04/07/2026 08:00pm • Senior living is a broad term encompassing a range of residence options and care needs for older adults. Two common types of senior living are continuing care retirement communities, also called CCRCs, and assisted living. While there are many similarities between these two types of living arrangeme 7 Best Preferred Stock ETFs to Buy Now 04/07/2026 08:00pm • One of the main reasons investors use exchange-traded funds is to avoid the level of analysis required to select individual securities. Instead of screening stocks based on metrics such as price-to-earnings ratios, free cash flow, return on equity or revenue growth, investors can buy a passive ETF t 7 Best International Stocks to Buy Now 04/07/2026 08:00pm • Domestic stocks got off to a rough start in 2026, and the bears seem to remain in control as oil prices spike and massive layoffs in the tech sector have sparked fears that a recession is on the horizon. But while most U.S. stocks are adrift, a select group of international stocks are putting up tre 4 Reasons to Consider Community College 04/07/2026 08:00pm • Making the decision to start or continue your education can be challenging, but community college is a quality, cost-savvy option to consider. Through flexible class schedules and a variety of programs, community college can help you prepare for the workforce or a four-year institution while balanci Today's Mortgage Rates Slightly Lower: April 8, 2026 04/07/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.492%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. That's slightly below yesterday, when mortgage rates averaged 6.502%. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.694% and the current 15-year rate is 5.7%. Interest rates What Is a USDA Loan and How Do They Work? 04/07/2026 08:00pm • For homebuyers seeking a zero-down-payment mortgage, a USDA home loan is worth consideration. Although USDA rural development loans are often thought to be limited to farms, these loans are available in a broad range of suburban areas throughout the U.S. What is a USDA Loan?USDA loans are mortgages 12 Ways to Manage Political Stress and Current Event Anxiety 04/07/2026 08:00pm • If you're feeling anxious about current political events or the state of public affairs, rest assured, you're not alone. Many people report feeling stressed about political discourse, whether related to major national elections or local issues. Before the November 2024 election, for example, a surve What to Wear to a Graduation 04/07/2026 08:00pm • When dressing to attend a college or high school graduation ceremony, remember that you're going to see graduates receive degrees or diplomas and other recognition after major investments of time, energy and money. It's a celebratory but serious occasion, and you want to show up appropriately attire What Is a Midwife? 04/07/2026 08:00pm • The word 'midwife' dates back to Middle English, but the role of midwifery extends to modern day. The term midwife originally referred to a woman who was "with" another woman giving birth, but now, there are more nuances to this meaning. While many of today's midwives stay with women while they give 10 Best Tech Stocks to Buy for 2026 04/07/2026 08:00pm • The technology sector has hit some bumps in the road so far in 2026, but tech stocks have still outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin for more than a decade. Brief periods of tech sector weakness have been excellent buying opportunities in the past, and with the world still in the early inni