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Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home.
They accounted for 35% of all homebuyers in their generation, while single Gen Z men represented 18%, according to survey data from the National Association of Realtors.
NAR surveyed people who bought a home betw ... (full story)
Readers Ask Tough RMD Questions
A reader who is 74 decided to contribute to the 401(k) at his new employer, having just started a new job after contributing to his former employer’s 401(k).
You might guess “Richard’s” question: How do “RMDs” work? These are the mandated withdrawals that must be taken each year after ... (full story)
Six tax tips you should start thinking about now
Now that tax season is over, you’re probably tempted to not think about taxes again until next year. That could be a costly mistake. Asking the right questions throughout the year could help you financially come next tax season. In the long run, this could have a substantial impact on your wealth.
Here are six common ways ... (full story)
Local
This year's most endangered historic places nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for all
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Stonewall National Monument, the President's House Site and the Women's Rights National Historic Park are among 11 sites on this year's annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The 2026 list, announced May 20, mar ... (full story)
Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Akron bankruptcy attorney Marc Gertz
A skilled bankruptcy attorney, Marc P. Gertz served as a Chapter 7 trustee for decades, co-founding the law firm Gertz & Rosen, where he helped clients facing financial difficulties to get a fresh start.
On Nov. 3, 2025, Gertz passed away peacefully at the age of 73.
Gertz’s longtime partner and friend Gary Rosen s ... (full story)
State
Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A federal court on May 18 dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity.
The nine-person jury found Musk wa ... (full story)
Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
MONTEZUMA, Kan. (AP) — Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager.
It hasn't always been easy. For instance, there were challenging economic times through the 1980s and various degrees of drought affecting his yield through the years. But th ... (full story)