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A zoo in Finland is returning giant pandas to China because they're too expensive to keep 09/26/2024 12:17am • HELSINKI (AP) — A zoo in Finland has agreed with Chinese authorities to return two loaned giant pandas to China more than eight years ahead of schedule because they have become too expensive for the facility to maintain amid declining visitors. The private Ähtäri Zoo in central Finland some 330 Sri Lanka's new president says he'll restart talks with the IMF to find a way out of economic crisis 09/25/2024 08:38pm • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Wednesday that he will soon resume discussions with the International Monetary Fund and foreign creditors to plot a way out of the worst economic crisis in the country's history. “We expect to discuss debt restruc How to Refinance a Rental Property 09/25/2024 08:00pm • A rental property can offer income from rental payments, but your loan could be limiting your profits. You may consider refinancing if you've been stuck with a high interest rate or don't have the cash on hand to jump on another investment. With mortgage rates declining and the Federal Reserve cutti How the 30-Day Savings Rule Can Help You Stop Overspending 09/25/2024 08:00pm • Have you ever bought something in the heat of the moment and regretted it afterward? Perhaps you didn't actually need that new boat, designer purse or timeshare. The 30-day savings rule is a money-saving technique that aims to curb impulse purchases that lead to regret. In short, it suggests that wh How to Calculate Your Net Worth 09/25/2024 08:00pm • We're intrigued by the net worth of celebrities, business magnates, politicians and sports heroes. But knowing our own net worth can be useful for us mere mortals, too. It may seem like figuring out your own net worth isn't worth the trouble. But because of the insight it can give you into your fina Best Credit Cards for Spooky Season 09/25/2024 08:00pm • Halloween is a time to delight in the spooky, the mysterious and even the macabre. But the one thing you don't want to be scary is the credit card bill that comes after Halloween. Celebrating Halloween is an expensive business for some, what with the cost of costumes, trick-or-treat candy, decoratio Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms, result of climate change 09/25/2024 01:47pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Bahamas is stuck in a financial pickle, much of it because of the whims of climate change, bureaucracy and the fossil fuel industry, said its prime minister, who adds that he is tired of promises of help but little action. And he's not alone. Like many other countries in the Gl Sri Lanka's new president calls a parliamentary election for November to consolidate his mandate 09/25/2024 01:40am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved Parliament late Tuesday and called for a parliamentary election in less than two months in an effort to consolidate power after his weekend election victory. A government notification said that Parliament was Sri Lanka's new leader must balance ties between regional powerhouses India and China 09/25/2024 01:15am • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Marxist lawmaker who won Sri Lanka’s presidency faces a key challenge in how to balance ties with his country’s two most crucial partners, India and China, as he seeks to draw foreign investment and pull the economy out of the doldrums. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 5 7 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now 09/24/2024 08:00pm • The S&P 500 has performed well so far in 2024, and many stocks are now trading at or near all-time highs. However, there are still plenty of high-quality stocks trading at attractive valuations. If the Federal Reserve can avoid a hard landing for the economy, these value-investing opportunities 11 Financial Steps to Follow After the Loss of a Loved One 09/24/2024 08:00pm • The death of a loved one comes with pain and grief. In those moments of mourning, memories shared together and the feeling of loss dominate. Yet, even in these moments, love for the deceased requires that you take certain steps and carry out important tasks -- or you may face unnecessary financial s Can You Get a Loan for a Mobile Home? 09/24/2024 08:00pm • Dreaming of homeownership but without the high costs involved with purchasing and maintaining a traditional, "stick-built" residence? Consider a manufactured home or a mobile home, which can cost less and promise easier upkeep. Be aware, however, that manufactured home financing can be a bit more co Will the Stock Market Crash in 2024? 7 Risk Factors 09/24/2024 08:00pm • The U.S. stock market stabilized in September, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 2.5% in the past 30 days as of Sept. 24. The Federal Reserve temporarily tamed market volatility with a mid-September half-percentage-point interest rate reduction, but investors are now bracing for what promises Reasons to Take Social Security Early at Age 62 09/24/2024 08:00pm • There's no perfect formula for deciding when to take Social Security. There are, however, plenty of good Social Security timing scenarios to choose from. But first, it's important to know your Social Security plan's parameters and payout rates. You can start collecting Social Security benefits as ea Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud 09/24/2024 07:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Caroline Ellison, a former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried ’s fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday after she apologized to everyone hurt by a fraud that stole billions of dollars from investors, lenders and customers. Ellison, 29, c