[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
Month: June 2020
[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
[ad_1] By MORGAN LEE, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Two public statues of Spanish conqueror Juan de Oñate in New Mexico are drawing renewed attention and criticism as memorials erected in honor of Confederate leaders and other historical figures worldwide become a focus of protests. A petition drive with more than 1,500 signatures
[ad_1] Personal loans offer a way to get cash to cover a major expense or to fund a project. You can find other options, but not all of them are great for your bottom line – especially if you have fair credit. Credit cards may charge higher interest rates than loans, and payday lender fees
[ad_1] WARSAW (Reuters) – For Jakub Kwiecinski, a ban by Poland’s public broadcaster on a condom advert featuring him and his husband has come as no surprise, but it does make him uneasy about what targets a government clampdown on LGBT rights will pick on next. The advert features both gay and straight couples, and
[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
[ad_1] By CARA ANNA, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — More than two dozen international aid organizations have told the U.S. government they are “increasingly alarmed” that “little to no U.S. humanitarian assistance has reached those on the front lines” of the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of new cases picks up speed in some of
[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
[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
[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
[ad_1] By JULIE WATSON, Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Michael Conley felt especially isolated these past few months: A deaf man, he was prevented from reading lips by the masks people wore to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But then he met Ingrid Helton, a costume designer who sewed him a solution – masks
[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
[ad_1] By NICK PERRY, Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The New Zealand city of Hamilton on Friday removed a bronze statue of the British naval officer for whom it is named — a man who is accused of killing indigenous Maori people in the 1860s. The removal by city authorities came a day
[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,
[ad_1] By EMILY SCHMALL, Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — In New Delhi, a sprawling capital region of 46 million and home to some of India’s highest concentration of hospitals, a pregnant woman’s death after a frantic hunt for a sickbed was a worrying sign about the country’s ability to cope with a wave of
[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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