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Jan 6, 2025 5 min read

Is it Too Late to Switch Mortgage Lenders?

Switching mortgage lenders can be a smart financial move, offering the chance to secure better interest rates, improved terms, or other benefits. However, timing is critical. Whether your mortgage is...

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Jan 6, 2025 4 min read

The Pros and Cons of Direct Investing

Direct investing offers individuals the opportunity to manage their own portfolios, make decisions without intermediaries, and potentially earn higher returns. It’s a popular choice among investors looking for more control...

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Jan 6, 2025 6 min read

Aflac: Do Stay-At-Home Moms Need Life Insurance Coverage?

Stay-at-home moms don’t often earn an income, so many may believe they don’t need life insurance or even know what life insurance is. However, maintaining a household and taking care...

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Jan 6, 2025 7 min read

Johnson wins gavel on first ballot after flipping holdouts

The new Congress got off to a stumbling start Friday, as Mike Johnson initially appeared to fall short of winning the speakership on the first ballot, before some last-minute arm-bending...

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Jan 6, 2025 4 min read

Menendez lawyers ask judge for leniency in corruption case

Attorneys for Bob Menendez painted him as a defeated man as they asked a federal court for leniency when sentencing the former senator, who was found guilty last summer on...

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Jan 6, 2025 5 min read

House GOP moves to block late-week suspension votes

A last-minute insertion into House Republicans’ rules package for the 119th Congress substantially raises the bar for voting on legislation under suspension of the rules late in the week or...

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Jan 6, 2025 8 min read

Quick action planned for ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill

Speaker Mike Johnson laid out an ambitious timeline Sunday for a mammoth budget reconciliation package that would enact much of President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative agenda in the first 100 days...

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Jan 6, 2025 5 min read

Key dates to watch in 2025 for the 119th Congress

The Republican majorities in the House and Senate want to get to work quickly on President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda, but they will soon face an assortment of deadlines and potential...

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Jan 6, 2025 3 min read

Biden blocks Nippon purchase of US Steel

President Joe Biden blocked the nearly $15 billion bid by Japan-based Nippon Steel Corp. to acquire United States Steel Corp., citing national security concerns. The Biden administration issued an order...

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Jan 6, 2025 6 min read

These ‘new’ members are boomeranging back to Congress 

The 118th Congress was, by some measures, one of the least productive in recent history. Public opinion remains persistently low, and on their way out the door, lawmakers did not...

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Jan 4, 2025 4 min read

OneMain Financial: What Happens When a Debt Goes to Collections?

Financial distress can cause someone to get behind on their bills. Being late by a month or two can result in late fees and other penalties. But when a debt...

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Jan 3, 2025 8 min read

The Trump era of Congress begins, with a majority in House arriving...

When Donald Trump was sworn in as president eight years ago, about 12 percent of House Republicans had first taken office after his election in 2016.  When the president-elect returns...

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Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

House Republicans look to tee up immigration bills

House Republicans have included five immigration-related measures in an initial package of rules for the 119th Congress, potentially teeing up early floor votes on an issue that the GOP heavily...

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Jan 3, 2025 7 min read

Speaker fight could overshadow awkward days for Harris after losing to Trump

All eyes will be laser-focused on Friday’s speaker vote as Mike Johnson tries to cling to the House gavel, potentially overshadowing what could be an awkward two days for Vice...

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Jan 3, 2025 5 min read

Spartz links vote on Johnson to commitment on spending

​Rep. Victoria Spartz, one of a handful of House Republicans who could deny Speaker Mike Johnson the gavel in the new Congress on Friday, is seeking changes to the budget...

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Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

Court throws out Biden FCC’s net neutrality rule

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a Biden administration rule establishing so-called net neutrality for internet providers following years of litigation over efforts to regulate internet speeds for different...

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Jan 3, 2025 5 min read

Trump offers Johnson ‘complete and total’ backing as speaker, but hurdles remain

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson to continue leading the House, just days before the Louisiana Republican could face a close election to remain in the role. ...

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Jan 3, 2025 4 min read

Roll Call’s top stories of 2024 from the campaign trail and beyond

With a new year and new election cycle beckoning, Roll Call is looking back at some of our top stories of 2024 from the campaign trail and beyond.  Donald Trump’s...

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Jan 3, 2025 8 min read

‘At this point, I have no hope’: Injured officers, Democrats still waiting...

Winston Pingeon is not out for awards or accolades, he said. He does not care about personal recognition. But like others who defended the Capitol that day, he does want...

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Jan 2, 2025 6 min read

A Guide to Buying Your Second Home

Purchasing a second home can be an exciting opportunity, whether it’s for a vacation retreat, a rental property, or planning ahead for retirement. However, it requires careful planning, understanding financial...

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