Â鶹´«Ã½

Germany went from envy of the world to the worst-performing major developed economy. What happened? 09/19/2023 08:34am • ESSEN, Germany (AP) — For most of this century, Germany racked up one economic success after another, dominating global markets for high-end products like luxury cars and industrial machinery, selling so much to the rest of the world that half the economy ran on exports. Jobs were plentiful, the Today in History: September 19, Unabomber manifesto published in New York Times, Washington Post 09/19/2023 12:01am • Today in History Today is Tuesday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2023. There are 103 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 19, 1995, The New York Times and The Washington Post published the manifesto of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski (kah-ZIHN’-skee), which proved instrumental i Rudy Giuliani sued by former lawyer, accused of failing to pay $1.36 million in legal bills 09/18/2023 11:23pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani's former lawyer sued him Monday, alleging the ex-New York City mayor has paid only a fraction of nearly $1.6 million in legal fees he's racked up from investigations into his efforts to keep Donald Trump in the White House. Robert Costello and his law firm, Davidoff H Are Fixed- or Variable-Rate Student Loans Better? 09/18/2023 08:00pm • When you borrow a private student loan, you may get to choose between a fixed or variable interest rate. A fixed-rate student loan offers a predictable monthly payment, with an interest rate that doesn't change over the life of the loan. A variable-rate student loan, on the other hand, has an intere What Is a Bespoke Tranche Opportunity? 09/18/2023 08:00pm • In many realms of knowledge, the rare and arcane have little bearing on society at large. What wins on "Jeopardy!" doesn't often move markets. But in finance, obscurities that are hidden to most can be calamitous. And one such instrument, known as a bespoke tranche opportunity, or BTO, is popular wi Men Shop to Treat Themselves Just as Much as Women -- and Spend More Doing It 09/18/2023 08:00pm • Among various bills, debts and life necessities, treating yourself to a fun purchase every once in a while is an important part of a healthy financial life -- and can feel necessary to maintaining your mental health. But impulse spending or splurging on discretionary purchases can easily get out of 5 Best Short-Term Investments for Generating Income 09/18/2023 08:00pm • Investing isn't a one-size-fits-all proposition; the core principle of investment portfolio construction lies in aligning your financial choices with your unique objectives and time horizon. For example, if you're investing for retirement and have several decades to go, you'd generally prioritize lo As leaders convene, the UN pushes toward its crucial global goals. But progress is lagging 09/18/2023 12:23pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious. Among them: End extreme poverty and hunger. Ensure every child on Earth gets a quality secondary education. Achieve gender equality. Make significant inroads in tackling climate change. Create “universal access to affordable, A look at the prisoners Iran and US have identified previously in an exchange 09/18/2023 10:02am • Iran and the United States have previously identified eight of the 10 prisoners in an exchange Monday. Here is some information about them: SIAMAK NAMAZI Siamak Namazi, an energy executive, was arrested in Iran in 2015. He had advocated closer ties between Iran and the West. Iran sentenced both Nama Where DC region schools landed in 2024's US Â鶹´«Ã½ Best College rankings 09/18/2023 12:01am • Making a plan with your teen to go on college tours this school year? The U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ and World Report has released its Best College rankings of 2024, and this year, it's focused on graduation rates, post-graduation success and graduating with manageable debt. U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ said in a press release that 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Under $10 09/17/2023 08:00pm • Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these s What Is EBITDA in Finance? Meaning and Formula 09/17/2023 08:00pm • What makes a stock overvalued or undervalued? Financial metrics like earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, help investors determine a company's valuation and investment potential. Valuation metrics and ratios allow investors to compare different stocks. EBITDA ca How Many Mortgages Can You Have? 09/17/2023 08:00pm • Multiple mortgages enable you to broaden your real estate investments, but limitations apply. You can have up to 10 conventionally financed properties at a time, including second homes and investment properties. While having several mortgages is possible, you'll face more requirements as you finance 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 09/17/2023 08:00pm • You can throw a dart in the stock market and find a dividend stock, but like most things in finance, the challenge is finding the signal in the noise. With options ranging from utility companies to volatile mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs), to oil pipeline partnerships, choosing the r Chinese police detain wealth management staff at the heavily indebted developer Evergrande 09/17/2023 07:23am • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Police in a southern Chinese city said they have detained some staff at China Evergrande Group’s wealth management unit in the latest trouble for the heavily indebted developer. A statement by the Shenzhen police on Saturday said authorities “took criminal coercive measur