August 20, 2025

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Investment

Stock market questions? Staying diversified, disciplined can pay off

Steven Podnos  |  For FLORIDA TODAY Q:  I’m seeing articles saying that the stock market is expensive. What does that mean? What should I do about it? A: There is an endless struggle to ascertain when stocks are “cheap” or the opposite. Pundits use various measures of valuation to make their case. For example, the huge S&P 500 index

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Crypto

Can you get a NY mortgage with Bitcoin? Not yet. Here’s what to know

Americans can use crypto to secure a home loan under new Trump rule Homebuyers in the U.S. will soon be able use cryptocurrency to secure a mortgage under a new Trump administration order. Straight Arrow News Currently, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require cryptocurrency to be converted to USD for use in mortgage transactions.

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Investment

Google announces new data center in Stillwater, expansion in Pryor

Meta’s Zuckerberg bets hundreds of billions on AI data centers Mark Zuckerberg said on July 14, 2025, that Meta Platforms would spend hundreds of billions of dollars to build several massive AI data centers for superintelligence, intensifying his pursuit of a technology he has chased with a talent war for top engineers. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Loans

Capitol Federal changes investment strategy amid Topeka housing slump

6 terms to know before you start house hunting In the housing market, here are some terms to know before you jump in and get your heart set on a dream home. For more information, visit the Federal Trade Commission website, FTC.gov. Capitol Federal Savings Bank is shifting its focus from home mortgages to commercial

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Investment

Keeping costs low can boost results in your stock, bond investments

How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. A Morningstar study reveals that passively managed index funds generally outperform actively managed funds. Lower operating costs are a key factor in the superior performance of index funds. This trend

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Crypto

WNBA sex toy incidents started by Crypto meme coin group

Cryptocurrency meme coin creators behind recent WNBA sex toy incidents USA TODAY Sports has uncovered the group behind the incidents where sex toys have been thrown on the court at WNBA games. Meg Hall explains why this group says they’re doing this. A cryptocurrency group has claimed responsibility for throwing sex toys at WNBA games.

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Funds

Ohioans sound off at state fair over Browns unclaimed funds plan

Ohio State Fair 2025 DeWine opening day ribbon cutting Governor Mike DeWine was present during the ribbon-cutting on opening day of the 2025 Ohio State Fair. Ohioans have mixed reactions, with some supporting the use of unclaimed funds and others criticizing it. Concerns about the stadium’s location and ticket affordability were also raised. Ohio is

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Funds

Stevens Point school district set to receive federal education funds

As of July 30, SPAPSD had still not received its portion of funds as the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction worked through its allocation process. STEVENS POINT – President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would release federal funds for school districts July 25, ending weeks of uncertainty and number-crunching by school district staff. Federal funds

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Investment

Hudsonville Ice Cream announces $40M investment in Holland

A popular ice cream maker headquartered in Holland will move forward with plans for a $40 million expansion, following initial approval for a performance-based grant July 29 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. According to documents provided by the MEDC, Hudsonville Ice Cream requested and was approved for $700,000 in grant funds, helping to create

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Loans

What do you want to know about new student loan rules under Trump?

Trump claims bill will have tax savings for Wisconsin DoorDash driver While highlighting the “Big Beautiful Bill,” President Donald Trump referenced how he claims a Wisconsin DoorDash driver will benefit from tax cuts and “no tax on tips” in the spending bill. President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” introduces changes to the federal student loan

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