Colorado State

Maryland State

The average car insurance premium is projected to cost nearly $2,500 this year — almost $1,000 higher than in 2021, when prices bottomed out during the pandemic. A new report from Insurify, an insurance marketplace, estimates that the average cost for a full coverage auto insurance policy will rise to $2,469 by the end of 2024. That would be a 22% increase over last year, when premiums averaged $2,019.

Average Car Insurance Prices Expected to Hit $2,500 This Year

Delaware State

CBS Denver

The best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest, according to a new ranking. Based on its high marks for affordability, access to high quality health care, overall well-being and other categories, Delaware, known as the "First State," earned the top spot in Bankrate's annual ranking of the best states to retire in the U.S. In 2023, the state ranked No. 2, behind Iowa. "While you might not think of Delaware as a typical retirement haven, it has many strong selling points for retirees," Bankrate analyst Alex Gailey told CBS MoneyWatch. Bankrate ranked states based on their scores...

This state was named the best place to retire in the U.S.

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Trying to find an affordable house in Vermont or New Jersey is tough right now, but those aren’t the only states in the U.S. where home prices are on the rise.

10 States Where Home Prices Are Rising the Fastest

Arizona State

The Motley Fool

People are leaving the most populated cities in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Read on to learn where they are going.

These 10 Cities Are the Fastest Growing in the U.S

California State

Hawaii State

USA TODAY

The average U.S. household spends $2,126 a month on the 10 most common household bills, or $25,513 annually. In the most expensive state it's more like $37,000 annually.

California, Massachusetts or Hawaii? Which state has the highest cost of living?

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

Housing prices across the U.S. have continued to rise, giving a record number of homes a seven-figure price tag,. Nearly one-in-ten, or 8.5%, of homes are now worth $1 million or more — the highest proportion of all time, according to Redfin data released Friday. That’s more than 8 million U.S. homes worth at least $1 million in June, up more than 10% from a year ago and more than double the share prior to the pandemic.

A record number of homes in America are now worth $1 million or more

FinanceBuzz

If you want to make the most of your golden years, avoid these cities with low affordability, subpar health care, and more.

The 15 Worst U.S. Cities for Retirement

Reuters

(Reuters) - James Kirsh expects the cost of the property and casualty insurance for his family-owned foundry in Wisconsin that makes cast iron parts for tractors and other equipment to at least double when it's up for renewal this fall.

US manufacturers hit by soaring property insurance costs

Maine State

New York Post

The cold never bothered them anyway.

Homebuyers are grabbing their winter gear and flocking to far-flung Maine — where they’ve managed to drive up the median home price a bone-chilling 78.5% in just five short years, a new report reveals. 

According to freshly published findings from industry news site Pro Tool Reviews, The Pine Tree State has experienced the most significant increase in median home prices of any of the fifty since 2019 — jumping from $219,000 to $391,000. 



Are these really the best states to live in? New York elbows its way into top 10 in surprise ranking

The explosive growth comes in...

Home prices have risen a whopping 79% in five years in this state — and it’s nowhere near Florida or Texas

Wisconsin State

Ever wonder what the average home costs in your state? Well, wonder no more -- we've got your answers here.

This Is How Much the Average American Home Costs by State

Tennessee State

A Zillow news release shows home sellers have lost the upper hand, particularly in markets with the biggest growth in inventory, leading to a more balanced housing market in July. Major metros in Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Louisiana are now buyer’s markets, while several other markets have gone neutral as...

Shifting Into Neutral: Housing Markets Balance as Sellers Lose Ground

Home prices have been rising faster than incomes, which can be a problem for homeowners because as the value of a home rises, so does the cost to maintain it. Property taxes and home insurance rates are rising, influenced by inflation and the increase in catastrophic weather events. More than...

Home valuations are rising faster than incomes. Here's why that could hurt homeowners' wallets

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Mississippi State

A new analysis from Zillow reveals how much prices have skyrocketed and how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2024.

Can You Afford a Home in These 10 Cities?

Denver, CO

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Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Phoenix, AZ

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Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association; Chart: Axios VisualsPhoenix homicides are at their lowest level in more than five years, per new data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association.Why it matters: Phoenix's 2022 homicide rate was the highest it had been since 2008's Great Recession, but violent deaths have trended down since.There were 66 homicides in the first six months of this year, compared with 97 and 113 in the same time periods in 2023 and 2022, respectively.The intrigue: Claims of rampant violent crime have been a key talking point for Republicans this election cycle even though homicides and other crimes...

Phoenix homicides are down more than 30% in first half of 2024

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Pinellas County, FL

Axios

Say hello to Lenny, "a handsome hunk with a big heart," per his caretakers at Pinellas County Animal Services. State of play: This two-year-old shepherd is a big boy at 90 pounds, but he's a gentle giant and great around kids. He's a pro at catching treats mid-air, loves toys...

Pet of the week: Lenny the expert treat catcher

Mars, the closely held maker of Snickers and M&M's, on Wednesday announced an agreement to buy snack maker Kellanova for $35.9 billion. Why it matters: This would be the largest corporate merger announced in 2024, topping Discover Financial's $35.3 billion deal for Capital One. Catch up quick: Kellanova was formed...

Mars agrees to buy Cheez-It maker for $36 billion

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Colorado's average car insurance costs, charted

The blows to the pocketbook keep coming. Not only is home insurance in Colorado among the nation's highest, so is car insurance. Why it matters:...

Colorado's average car insurance costs, charted

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