Month: June 2020

[ad_1] By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether it should order the dismissal of the Justice Department’s prosecution of former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, wading into a politically charged legal question and a power struggle between two branches of government. Lawyers for Flynn
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[ad_1] Health savings accounts have always offered a valuable triple tax break: Your contributions are tax-deductible (or pretax if through your employer), the money grows tax-deferred and you can withdraw it tax-free for eligible medical expenses at any time. And recent changes to the rules and timely strategies make HSAs an even more important financial-planning
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[ad_1] Loans have become tougher to get just when people most need them, as the coronavirus pandemic puts millions of Americans out of work. Luckily, excellent credit – a FICO score of 740 or higher – can be an asset when you want to borrow money. But lenders are picky. If you have excellent credit
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[ad_1] The down payment can be one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership. Even in a very modestly priced market, a traditional 20 percent down payment easily amounts to tens of thousands of dollars. Add the various closing costs and a typical home shopper can face a financial goal that is unrealistic at best. If
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[ad_1] By SARAH RANKIN and DAVID CRARY, Associated Press The rapidly unfolding movement to pull down Confederate monuments around the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police has extended to statues of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world, including Christopher Columbus, Cecil Rhodes and Belgium’s King
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[ad_1] Student loans are a necessity for many college-bound students. They can be used to pay for tuition, fees, housing and other educational expenses, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars each year. Financial aid options including scholarships, grants and federal student loans do not require a co-signer. However, undergraduate students may
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[ad_1] Mortgage refinance rates are historically low, and many homeowners could save by refinancing to a lower mortgage rate. At the same time, mortgage lenders are less willing to take on risk because of market uncertainty prompted by the coronavirus. Credit standards may be tougher amid the COVID-19 crisis, but homeowners who qualify can take
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[ad_1] Since 1944, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has helped service members, veterans and their families become homeowners with the VA loan program. If you are eligible for a VA loan, you could receive several benefits by using this program instead of a conventional mortgage. Applying for any mortgage can be a complicated process,
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[ad_1] Thinking about settling down in the Heart of Dixie? Those who say yes should have many options. Alabama has just below 2.3 million housing units and a homeownership rate of 68%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey. Alabama’s median housing value is $147,900, which is roughly 36% below the national
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