Colombia Military Plane Crash Killed 69, Armed Forces Say

BOGOTA, March 24 (Reuters) – ⁠A ⁠total of ⁠69 people died ​when a Colombian military plane ‌crashed soon after ‌takeoff earlier ⁠this ⁠week, the country’s armed forces said ​in a statement on Tuesday, in an ​incident that injured 57 others. The ⁠Lockheed Martin-built ⁠LMT.N Hercules ⁠C-130 transport ​plane was carrying 126 people ​and ⁠crashed after …

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HELOC rates are near 7%. Here’s how much it costs to borrow $80,000 worth of home equity now.

HELOC borrowing costs have continued to decline in recent weeks. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images While there’s been plenty of news about interest rates lately, especially after the Federal Reserve elected to keep them paused again earlier this month, there has been one affordable silver lining for borrowers – their home equity. Home equity borrowing rates have …

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What seniors should know as Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes

Seniors still have time for adjustments as the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period comes to an end. Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/Getty Images Each year, the Medicare Advantage open enrollment window — which typically runs from January 1 to March 31 — offers a limited but important opportunity for seniors to rethink their approach to healthcare …

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