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The House is moving toward a bipartisan vote to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.-20) after a committee investigation proved 25 ethics violations. While a federal judge has delayed the Florida Democrat’s criminal trial for the alleged theft of $5 million in FEMA funds until 2027, congressional leaders indicated that the chamber is prepared to act as early as next week.
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Trusts allow individuals to control how their assets are managed and distributed, both during life and after death. This Financial Literacy Month, learn from experts who say trusts can provide flexibility and protection in certain situations.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott is now president of the African American Mayors Association. Read more about the selection and the organization’s recent conference in Washington, D.C. on AFRO.com.
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birminghamal.gov To align city resources with educational outcomes and expand opportunity for Birmingham’s children, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan today announced the formation of the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission, an initiative designed to create a coordinated, citywide strategy that drives economic mobility through a unified cradle-to-career (C2C) […]

Life-changing events—from divorce to a serious illness to natural disasters—can upend not only daily routines but financial stability. Certified financial planner Zaneilia Harris shares strategies to help households prepare, protect and recover when the unexpected happens.
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