[ad_1] By STEVE LeBLANC and MARK PRATT, Associated Press Massachusetts is ramping up efforts to help more families put food on the table at a time when prices are rising and many have lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, the state started accepting applications for a new $36 million food security grant
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[ad_1] Americans have more than $4 trillion in total consumer debt, not including mortgages, according to the Federal Reserve. If you have more debt than you can handle and no way to pay it in full, there are options. Debt settlement offers a way to eliminate your debt by paying a fraction of what you
[ad_1] By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer Surgeons in Chicago have given a new set of lungs to a young woman with severe lung damage from the coronavirus. Northwestern Medicine on Thursday announced the procedure, which took place last Friday. Only a few other COVID-19 survivors, in China and Europe, have received lung transplants. The
[ad_1] What Are Good Credit Card Goals for Recent Graduates? Credit cards are powerful tools. They offer flexibility and protections that can be handy as new grads manage the expenses of adulthood. Recent college graduates using credit cards should focus on one main goal: learning to use credit cards responsibly. Here’s how to begin: Work
[ad_1] A widely cited model predicts that the coronavirus will kill nearly 170,000 Americans by early October with a second wave of the virus expected in September The new forecast from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington paints a grim picture for the summer, a time when some had
[ad_1] As a small-business owner, you need access to capital to fund your business. One way to access capital is through a small-business loan. Small-business loans are typically used to fund startups or to grow businesses, to help buy inventory or furniture, to pay for marketing, or to strengthen the financial foundation of your business.
[ad_1] By DAVID CRARY and AARON MORRISON, Associated Press For much of its seven-year existence, the Black Lives Matter movement has been seen by many Americans as a divisive, even radical force. Its very name enraged its foes, who countered with the slogans “Blue Lives Matter” and “All Lives Matter.” Times have changed — dramatically
[ad_1] The two words experts typically use when describing the cost of adoption: “It varies.” Adopting a child can be an expensive goal for many families, especially if they have their hearts set on taking in a newborn. But adoption doesn’t have to cost tens of thousands of dollars. Depending on the resources and methods
[ad_1] By SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are going to gather online for an abbreviated state convention with a primary goal in mind: defeating President Donald Trump. They originally planned to hold a weekend meeting at a Wisconsin Dells convention center, situated in the self-proclaimed “water park capital of the
[ad_1] When you refinance, you may be tempted to move from a traditional 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage that allows you to build equity faster and pay less interest. RELATED CONTENT Before you take that step, figure out whether a larger monthly payment fits in your budget or whether you should simply pay more
[ad_1] By DEB RIECHMANN and MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lobbed a broadside attack Thursday against the International Criminal Court by authorizing economic sanctions and travel restrictions against court workers directly involved in investigating American troops and intelligence officials for possible war crimes in Afghanistan. The executive order signed by
[ad_1] U.S. News Survey: Many Consumers Aren’t Clear on Credit Basics Although most consumers know they should check their credit report at least once a year, many aren’t clear about actions that can improve – or hurt – their credit score, according to a U.S. News survey of consumers. Some consumers don’t realize important credit
[ad_1] BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry has criticized a European Union report alleging that Beijing was spreading disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic. Spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters Thursday that “the EU evades many obvious facts but specifically mentions China. This undermines the credibility and authority of this report.” Hua called the accusations against China “false.”
[ad_1] If you’re a small-business owner, you may have looked into a small-business loan as a source of financing. Small-business loans typically are used to start or expand a business, purchase inventory and supplies, or strengthen a business’s solvency. In fact, 40% of small businesses applied for funding in 2017, according to the most recent
[ad_1] The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: MotoGP says it will resume next month with two races in Spain following a suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The competition organizers say they have confirmed 13 races. They are all at European locations. They say four more races
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