Rolling outages. Harmful environmental impacts. Increasing costs. Everywhere you look, people are finding motivation to work toward sustainability and energy independence in their own lives. And from electric vehicles to solar panels, the disconnection from traditional fossil fuels and the electric grid they power has never been easier or more affordable.

Is Energy Independence Just for the Rich?

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Originally published by The 19th For eight years, researchers have been quietly putting together the largest, most comprehensive study on programs that give people a monthly stream of cash — no strings attached. Over time, does that income transform people’s lives? The data is now in. Put together by OpenResearch, the nonprofit lab founded by […]

What happens when people receive free money? This study has answers.

You may be eligible for a $2,500 cash settlement payout if you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to send or receive money in the last six years. A proposed class action lawsuit settlement for $15 million claims Cash App and its parent company, Block, failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a $2,500 Payout. Submit a Settlement Claim Online

There are many things to consider when deciding upon a career. What one is passionate about, commute times, remote positions, corporate or family-owned businesses, and benefits are among them. However, a well-paying salary is often at the top of the list. It’s a widely held belief that surgeons, lawyers, athletes,...

15 Jobs You Wouldn’t Expect To Pay Well But Do

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This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

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Skip the student loans and dive into these 15 non-degree trade careers that promise substantial paychecks and job satisfaction.

15 High-Paying Trade Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

At times, even after giving our best, we do not get what we deserve. We must then stand up for our rights and speak for ourselves. A group of ten workers did this when they were denied a raise and the basic amenities that they needed at the workplace. They had first made a request but it went unheard so they decided to skip work on one day and meet at a coworker's place. u/UnoriginallyGeneric shared, "So, up until Monday, I was a lead shipper and receiver and forklift operator for a regional health care company. I supervised five people in my department. Unlike many industries, we never shuttered during COVID."

Ten employees get together and quit their jobs after company refused to give them a deserved raise

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After the federal government finished sending out the last of its COVID stimulus checks, many states took up the mantle, using special funding and budget surpluses to issue their residents tax rebates in 2022. This "state stimulus check" trend continued last year, with a couple of states sending refunds up to $200 (in Virginia) and rebates up to $1,000 per taxpayer (in New Mexico).

3 States That Are Still Giving Out Tax Rebates

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, commentary from Max Baer, Jr. and Donna Douglas are based on their interviews with the author.]. Jethro Bodine, The Beverly Hillbillies TV character portrayed with earnest by Max Baer, Jr. (who prefers to be known as just Max Baer) is best known for playing Jethro Bodine on the classic CBS sitcom, The Beverly Hillbillies, which originally aired from 1962 to 1971.

Actor Max Baer, Jr. Fondly Remembers playing Jethro Bodine on TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies'

The cost of living has been increasing and everything from electricity to restaurant food has become expensive. However, that does not mean it has gone so high that one person has to pay about $400 for utilities. A woman, who goes by the name @vapestar69 on TikTok, shared that she recently was shocked to find out that she has been paying utility charges for the whole building for two years.

Woman discovers she's been paying utility bills for her entire apartment building for the last 2 years

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Dee, 71, dealt with a wage gap for years. Now she has minimal savings, and wants a cheaper cost of living.

Meet a boomer living off of $2,700 a month in retirement who plans on moving abroad for cheaper living and political stability

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If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year's least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month.

The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South


				













	ResumeBuilder.com’s latest research showed that 30 percent of companies that had a recent round of layoffs replace U.S. workers with offshore ones while 24 percent of companies with recent layoffs “plan to terminate and replace U.S. employees with offshore workers in 2025,” the report’s authors said.Sixties Model Peggy Moffitt Dead at 87




	ResumeBuilder.com also found among those companies that replaced laid-off employees with offshore workers, 22 percent indicated that 1 to 10 percent of the laid-off employees were replaced. “About 29 percent reported that 11 to 25 percent were replaced, while 24 percent stated that 26 to 50 percent were,” the...

Businesses Are Replacing Laid-off U.S. Workers With Offshore Employees, Study Reveals

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A million dollars seems like a lot of money, but even with seven figures in savings, careful spending is necessary to live comfortably throughout your golden years. One way to do that is by relocating to a less expensive state. You might be able to trim your costs through researching just how expensive housing and health care are as well as other non-financial factors like climate and crime. That can help you stretch your savings, though the math can be complex.

American retirees with $1M in savings could go broke much faster in these 5 states — do you live in any of them?

The last week of August is going to be a fun time for night sky and space enthusiasts. We have a planet parade coming up on Aug. 23, when you'll be able to see six planets in the night sky at the same time, along with a meteor shower that's set to peak at the end of August. If you're looking for something to gaze at before then, the moon and Saturn are going to be very close together on Aug. 20.

Saturn and the Moon Are Going to Be Right Next to Each Other. When to See It

When nature calls, you'd better answer it. Sometimes, that means running to the bathroom and doing your business at the first sign of trouble. Unfortunately, that can often end up in a bit of a sticky situation for you: a clogged toilet. It can happen anywhere: a gas station, your partner's parents' house, or even the doctor's office. And wouldn't you know it, it always happens when there's no plunger to be found. What do you do?

Clear a Clogged Toilet Without a Plunger Using These Household Hacks

There are plenty of six-figure jobs out there that don’t require you to become a medical doctor. Take a look at these jobs that make more than $100,000 a year.

11 Jobs With Six-Figure Salaries That Don’t Require a Medical Degree

Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts how much it will pay out to beneficiaries due to inflation and increased cost-of-living expenses. Given that around 68 million people are currently receiving Social Security benefits, this adjustment in the amount of money beneficiaries get receives a lot of attention. The COLA...

Social Security COLA 2025: The Latest Expert Predictions Are Here

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Housing is the largest expense for the average American consumer. Since 2020, home prices have skyrocketed, increasing costs for homeowners and renters alike. The more people have to spend on housing,...

How Much Does the Average Homeowner Have in Savings vs. the Average Renter?

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We Asked Experts How States Can Be More Solar-Friendly. Here's What They Said

Going solar looks wildly different for people in different US states. This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate...

We Asked Experts How States Can Be More Solar-Friendly. Here's What They Said

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