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  • South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings

    The Gamecocks earned a hard-fought six-point win over Michigan in Las Vegas to open the season and beat then-No. 9 North Carolina State on Sunday by 14. The two victories made the defending champions a unanimous choice from the 31-member national media panel. In the preseason poll, No. 2 UConn got two first-place votes and No. 3 USC one.

  • Gas prices in Florida are rising after a plunge. Where’s the cheapest place to pump?

    The latest on what it’s costing you to fill up your vehicle.

  • DJT stock continues rally after Trump announces 'no intention' to sell shares

    Trump Media & Technology Group stock extended gains on Monday after a 15% pop on Friday's followed the President-elect's announcement he had no plans to offload any of his shares in the company.

  • ‘Hasta la vista’: Arnold Schwarzenegger was just spotted in Miami Beach. Take a look

    The movie star was getting his exercise on

  • The Playlist: Week 4 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

    Dan Titus shares his favorite hoops adds for the week, including a few must-add options.

  • These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle

    Given the turbulent economy over the past five years, finding a car that lasts longer than 200,000 miles isn't a matter of pride -- it's a financial planning near-necessity. Thankfully, cars last much...

  • Car Experts: 4 Electric Cars Likely To Break Down Faster Than Regular Vehicles

    Electric vehicles are appealing to consumers compared to petrol or diesel cars because of their low environmental impact. But how reliable are they? There are some myths perpetuated in the auto...

  • Mechanics Explain Why You Should Never Buy These 6 Popular Car Brands

    Just because a vehicle is popular doesn't mean it's worth buying. Some popular brands are notorious for poor gas mileage or high maintenance costs. Others depreciate rapidly, making them worth much...

  • Exchange Income Corp (EIFZF) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic ...

    Exchange Income Corp (EIFZF) achieves historic financial performance amidst geopolitical challenges and strategic expansions.

  • 4 Passive Income Streams for Women To Make Money During the Holidays

    Women often feel pressured to create the perfect holiday season with decorations, food and gifts, leaving them with a stack of bills to start the new year. In fact, women were more likely than men --...

  • Did you solve it? The knotty problem of Paddington in Peru

    The answer to today’s Inca-nundrum

  • Robertson happy to silence critics after being ‘written off’ over Liverpool form

    The Liverpool left-back. who impressed against Aston Villa after being dropped, said of the criticism: ‘It suits me. I am trying to prove people wrong again’

  • Liverpool boost as Trent Alexander-Arnold hamstring injury not deemed serious

    It is believed the defender’s early intervention in signalling to the bench the need to come off in the 25th minute limited the damage.

  • What small businesses need to know to win government contracts

    Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Last year, the US government awarded $178 billion to small businesses. On the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, U.S. Small Business Administration associate administrator of government contracting Jackie Robinson-Burnette breaks down everything small business owners should know to win government contracts. "What a lot of people don't know is that the government spends $600 billion a year," says Robinson-Burnette. "Congress mandates that we spend 23% of that with small businesses." Those small businesses include small disadvantaged businesses, including women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses that are in historically underutilized business zones. "So many businesses don't know the government is looking for them," she says, explaining that government contracts range from custodial services to information technology to medical support. "We have contracts that are under $250,000, which is very small to the federal government, but it could be a huge opportunity for a small, especially a small minority or disadvantaged, business." According to Robinson-Burnette, one of the most important things small businesses can do when applying for contracts is to be ready to complete the work if they actually receive the contract. The SBA offers training to help businesses prepare, including a mentor protégé program that pairs less experienced small businesses with experienced contractors. Relationships are important when applying for government contracts. Robinson-Burnette recommends finding the government agency your business most aligns with. "If you are healthcare, you can consider Health and Human Services or Defense Health Agency," she says. "Instead of looking at Department of Treasury that may not buy what you sell, you can really hone in and focus on those agencies that really buy what you sell." Then, she says to contact the office of Small Disadvantaged Business to start building a relationship and find out what opportunities are coming up within the next year. There are four types of certifications from the SBA for small disadvantaged businesses: the 8(a) certification for socially and economically disadvantaged companies; the Hub Zone certification, which serves companies in historically underutilized business zones; the veteran-owned certification; and women-owned certification. Some small business contracts are set aside specifically for each type of certification, so its advantageous for companies to apply for all the certifications they qualify for. Previously, if businesses wanted to get certified in more than one category, they had to fill out separate applications in separate systems for each certification, and then each application had to be reviewed and approved by separate teams. Recently, Robinson-Burnette's team combined all applications into one central hub at certifications.sba.gov. Robinson-Burnette says they're "very serious about making sure dollars don't just get to small businesses, but they get to all types of diverse small businesses." These programs have led some businesses to great success. Worldwide technologies owner Dave Steward, and Obsidian Solutions Group owner Ty Logan both got their starts in the 8(a) program. "I would really encourage everyone to... go and register. Even if you don't think the government buys what you sell, go and find out," says Robinson-Burnette. Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. This post was written by Meredith Lawrence.

  • 5 ‘Sleeper Stocks’ You Might Not Know About — but Could Pay Big in 2025

    Every investor wants to beat the market with their investments. But not many consistently do, aside from "Oracle of Omaha" Warren Buffett. As we head into 2025, many investors will be reevaluating...

  • Alpha Services and Holdings SA (ALBKF) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Earnings and ...

    Alpha Services and Holdings SA (ALBKF) reports robust earnings, capital growth, and strategic buyback plans, despite facing some financial challenges.

  • Emera Inc (EMRAF) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Performance Amidst Challenges

    Emera Inc (EMRAF) reports an 8% increase in earnings per share, while navigating storm costs and strategic asset sales.

  • As COP29 Begins, Are We Losing Faith In The World's Largest Climate Summit?

    The shine seems to have come off the UN's annual conference, with one leader calling it a "total waste of time".

  • Exclusive: ‘Cruel Intentions’ Is Back! And It’s Bolder, Darker, and More Dramatic Than Ever.

    The cast of the Prime Video show 'Cruel Intentions' chatted ahead of the show’s debut on November 21 about how they reimagined the iconic 1999 film.

  • The 10 best Danube river cruises to book now

    Rising in Germany’s Black Forest and meandering 1,170 miles through ten countries and four capital cities – Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Belgrade – to the Black Sea, the Danube offers countless options for a relaxing river cruise.