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Unfortunately, property taxes are an unavoidable expense for home and property owners no matter where you live (or conduct business) in the United States. All 50 states and the District of Columbia...

10 States With the Best Property Tax Incentives in 2024

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The Denver City Council finally got an answer to members’ queries about how much, exactly, the mayor’s All in Mile High program to end homelessness has cost so far. According to council member Amanda Sawyer, who chairs the Finance and Governance Committee, the city will have spent $155 million during an 18-month span from July 15, 2023, to Dec. 21, 2024.

Denver mayor’s homeless shelters cost taxpayers $155 million

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Florida State

FinanceBuzz

Don't let your retirement savings fade in the Florida sun. Find out which 12 cities are becoming too expensive for retirees.

12 Florida Cities That Are Getting Too Expensive for Retirees

New Jersey State

Upworthy

Public discourse about minimum wage and living wages has been ongoing for years, with people debating whether the government should mandate a minimum hourly pay for workers.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first federal minimum wage law in 1938, setting the lowest wage a worker could be paid at 25 cents per hour. Nearly a century later, the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, holding steady since 2009, with people lobbying to raise it to at least $15/hr for over a decade. However, in addition to federal law, each state has its own laws, a handful of which establish a state minimum wage higher than $15, a handful of which don't have a set minimum wage at all and everything in between.Cost of living has also been a hot topic as inflation has squeezed everyone's wallets and certain cities and states have become utterly unaffordable, especially for people in low-wage jobs or who who are just starting out in their careers. So how do minimum wage and cost of living correlate state-by-state? Are there any sweet spots with a high(er) minimum wage and low(er) cost of living? 

6 states where the minimum wage and cost of living offer the best bang for your buck

Texas State

Baytown, TX

A company in Texas is now laying off a whopping 4,000 employees as a giant company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Zachry Holdings, a conglomerate with subsidiaries in construction, energy, and other industries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. The move allowed the company to pursue a “structured...

Company in Texas is Now Laying Off Whopping 4,000 Employees

As you plan to retire, inflation may have you hoping to find a more affordable location. Consider these cities in Texas if you have a modest retirement budget.

5 Best Texas Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month

Business Insider

Even homeowners are struggling with rising costs, as insurance premiums and home repairs balloon.

Some homeowners are doing surprisingly badly, even as their homes grow more valuable than ever

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Renting a property can be a complex relationship between landlords and tenants. While tenants often wonder what landlords think of them, the reality is that landlords have their own perspectives and concerns. In this article, we’ll explore some of the common things landlords discuss behind renters’ backs, giving you insight into their point of view. Understanding these insights can help improve the landlord-tenant relationship and create a more harmonious living situation.

What landlords say behind renters’ backs

Wisconsin State

A new wave of surprising layoffs now hits Wisconsin as more businesses file WARN notices advising of job cuts in the state. It’s important to note that under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, an employer with more than 100 full-time workers must give 60 days’ notice before laying off 50 or more people at a single site.

A New Wave of Surprising Layoffs Now Hits Wisconsin

South Carolina State

The New Republic

A new analysis of Representative Nancy Mace’s finances reveals that the South Carolina Republican overcharged Congress thousands of dollars to cover housing expenses on her $1.6 million Washington, D.C., townhouse.Mace was accused of “secretly fleecing taxpayers” in an ethics complaint filed earlier this week, alleging she sought higher monthly lodging reimbursements than what was actually warranted per her expenses.A closer analysis of bills from her home—including Washington Gas, Pepco water, Xfinity internet, insurance, and taxes—indicates that Mace charged the government for more than $8,900 over what she was eligible for, reported Punchbowl News.In a statement to Punchbowl News, Mace’s communications...

Here’s How Much Nancy Mace May Have Fleeced From Taxpayers

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Record-high median home prices, elevated mortgage interest rates, and limited for-sale inventory, are reshaping the landscape of the U.S. real estate market and the cost of buying a home. For example, the average median home price in the U.S. reached an all-time high of $419,300 in 2023, according to National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Average Cost of Buying A Home in the U.S.

Oregon State

Washington, DC

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Minimum wage workers got a pay bump beginning Monday in Washington, D.C., Nevada and Oregon, as well as in some cities and counties across the U.S.

State and Local Minimum Wage Hikes Kick In Around U.S.

Retirement costs are rising in some Texas towns. Explore affordable alternatives and find the perfect retirement destination that fits your budget.

6 Texas Cities Becoming Too Pricey for Retirees (Try These 4 Instead)

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

King County, WA

Bellevue, IL

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – It has been two years since Jaskaran Singh rented his Bellevue home to a couple who soon after moving in, stopped paying rent.
                The high profile Bellevue Squatters case has garnered global attention.
                The tenants living in Singh’s $2 million home, San and Youjin Kim, have been allowed to remain there because King County’s Housing Justice Project used taxpayer dollars to pay off the delinquent rent.
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Bellevue landlord gets March 2025 court date in war with squatters

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Charlotte, NC

This week, we learned that the merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair is due to close on July 1. When the merger closes, the two theme park groups will operate as the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, which will operate more than 40 theme parks and water parks and be worth more than $8 billion.

In a Shocking Development, Six Flags to Shutter Corporate Headquarters as Soon as Next Week

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City council candidates sound off on property tax increase

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council candidates in this November’s election are split on the recent tax increase, with three in favor of the new...

City council candidates sound off on property tax increase

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