Kamala Harris got a much-needed boost this past week when the California senator picked up the endorsement of Higher Heights, the country’s largest political organization aimed at electing black women. But Elizabeth Warren would not be outdone. A day after Harris’ announcement, the Massachusetts senator won the backing of more than 100 black female activists. […]
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How to build an emergency fund
The Federal Reserve Board reported recently that 40 percent of people in the U.S. said they would have trouble covering a $400 emergency. Now think back to the last time you had an emergency or unexpected expense. Maybe it was a car repair or medical bill or even paying all your bills until you found […]
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Modifying your savings strategy as your life evolves
What did your life look like when you started saving for your goals? Since then, maybe you’ve gotten married, moved, or bought a car. All these events may change how you think about your savings. Learn how you can modify your savings plan to fit your changing needs. What can you save for? Did you […]
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How to start investing for the long-term
Learn about the investment options available to you that make the most sense for your long-term financial success. Investing can help your money grow. But before you move your money to anything riskier than a savings account or IRA, you should review the ways you can do so. Making well-advised investments comes down to cultivating […]
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Cox: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac offering mortgages for as little as three percent down
One of the biggest obstacles confronting low- and moderate-income home buyers is coming up with the 20 percent down payment that many financial advisors recommend they have in the bank prior to entering the housing market. Under Fannie Mae’s Home Ready and Freddie Mac’s Home Possible programs, it might be possible to obtain a mortgage […]
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What you get for $7-a-month Disney Plus subscription
“The Simpsons,” ″Cinderella” and several movies from the Star Wars and Marvel universes will share a streaming home Tuesday as Disney Plus debuts. Subscribers will initially get more than 500 movies and 7,500 TV episodes. That’s expected to grow to 620 movies and 10,000 episodes in five years, as existing deals with rival streaming services expire. The […]
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Trump to Black voters: ‘What the hell do you have to lose?’
President Donald J. Trump touched down in Atlanta last Friday as he set out to raise money for US Senator David Perdue as well as to launch the initiative to bring Black voters to the Republican Party, titled the Black Voices for Trump coalition. As Trump was welcomed to cheers by the crowd of about […]
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Perkins, Taulapapa lead Virginia past Georgia Tech, 33-28
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Virginia shut down Georgia Tech after halftime in a 33-28 victory Saturday. Wayne Taulapapa ran for two touchdowns for the Cavaliers (7-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who maintained their spot atop the Coastal Division. Virginia has a bye week ahead […]
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No. 6 Georgia rides tough defense to 27-0 win over Missouri
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s defense didn’t settle for just beating Missouri. The Bulldogs added to their growing collection of shutouts with a late goal-line stand. Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes to George Pickens and No. 6 Georgia posted its third shutout, dominating a Missouri offense missing two of its biggest playmakers in a […]
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Trump soaks in Deep South cheers at college football matchup
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump knew where to go Saturday for home field advantage, finding comfort in the Deep South with college football fans cheering the nation’s top two teams — and him. His reception at the showdown between Louisiana State and Alabama contrasted with the scene at Game 5 of the World […]
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Just being ’Bama might not be enough
Alabama’s DeVonta Smith was a blur, streaking past an LSU defender down the sideline for an 85-yard touchdown that gave the Tigers and their fans one last thing to be nervous about. The Crimson Tide’s final offensive play made it 46-41 with 1:21 left in the fourth quarter of a 1 vs. 2 matchup Saturday […]
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Falcons stun first-place Saints 26-7
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Matt Ryan passed for two touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons ended their six-game slide with a 26-9 victory over the Saints on Sunday that stopped New Orleans’ six-game winning streak. Atlanta’s defense stunningly dominated New Orleans’ normally stout offensive line. Coming in with an NFL low seven sacks all season, the […]
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Week 10: NFC South Round-up
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, Arizona Cardinals 27 For the first time in a month and a half, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a football game. They snapped their four game losing streak with a 30-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals that was part of a seven-week stretch between home games at Raymond James Stadium. Running […]
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Kaiser Permanente CEO Tyson dies unexpectedly at 60
Health care provider Kaiser Permanente said Sunday its chairman and CEO, Bernard J. Tyson, has died unexpectedly at the age of 60. Tyson was the first African American to head Kaiser Permanente as CEO when he took that position in 2013 after filling a number of roles over three decades at the company. No other […]
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Trump impeachment inquiry heads to live TV coverage
Back in 1973, tens of millions of Americans tuned in to what Variety called “the hottest daytime soap opera” — the Senate Watergate hearings that eventually led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. It was a communal experience, and by some estimates, more than 80 percent of Americans tuned in to at least part of the Watergate telecasts. […]