Homeschooling in Canada has seen a marked rise in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a significant increase in the number of homeschooled students from the 2019/2020 school year to the 2020/2021 school year. This trend has been noted across various grade levels, with particularly noticeable growth in the early elementary grades.

Canadian Homeschool Curriculum From Schoolio

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Over five million Americans live overseas. This number includes service members, government workers, businesspeople, students, humanitarian workers, and increasingly—retirees. The United States is one of the most expensive places to live in the world. With inflation and health care costs through the roof, many people are finding they can stretch their retirement savings further by […]
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Americans Who Retire Abroad Go to This Affordable Country the Most, and It Isn’t Even Close

With interest rates sitting at more than two-decade highs and inflation continuing to bear down on consumers, big banks are preparing to face more risks from their lending practices. Suggested Reading. In the second quarter, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo all raised their provisions for credit...

Banks are bracing for consumers to stop paying off their credit cards

Mississippi State

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The U.S. middle class has long been a symbol of American prosperity, a promise that freedom, opportunity and hard work will provide your family a reasonably comfortable life, even if you don't strike it rich. In the past, an average middle class family could presumably afford to buy a modest home and take the family on fun-but-not-extravagant vacations. Not living luxuriously, but easily affording the basics, building up some savings and enjoying a little wiggle room in the budget for occasional extras. A nice, secure life.But the reality of the middle class has shifted over the decades. Not only is...

How much money do you need to make to be considered 'middle class' in the U.S.?

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This article may contain AI-generated content or images. The latter half of the 20th century and the early 21st century have seen a significant transformation in American social policy, particularly in the realm of welfare and entitlement programs. While these programs were designed to provide crucial support to vulnerable populations, they have also been scrutinized for their unintended consequences. Among the most debated outcomes is the assertion that these programs incentivized single motherhood and created generational poverty.

The Consequences of Entitlement Programs: Single Mother Households and Generational Poverty

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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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

North Carolina State

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Boston, MA

Time and money can be tight for college students but apps like Task Rabbit make it easy to earn income that works around their busy schedules. College students are expected to spend around $2,900 month on living expenses including food, clothing, entertainment and other expenditures for the 2024-25 school year per recent data.

Students Can Make Up To $1,000/Day Doing Taskrabbit—Here's How To Master The Hustle

FinanceBuzz

You don’t need a white-collar job to succeed in your 40s, and there are some great blue-collar options that can help you make money and be successful.

15 Best Blue Collar Jobs for People Over 40

San Francisco, CA

Last year, after selling a chunk of his stock and bond portfolio to purchase a house in cash, Sam Dogen found himself with too little passive income to support his family's budget. The 47-year-old millionaire founder of Financial Samurai had been retired since 2012, but now that both of his...

A millionaire early retiree earning $380,000 a year in passive income went back to work—but only lasted 4 months

Kentucky State

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For a self-proclaimed ‘hillbilly hero’ it seems JD Vance doesn’t much care for the little man, if new revelations about one of the vice-presidential candidate’s former ventures are anything to go by.Before collapsing under the weight of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of debt, AppHarvest was touted as the herald of a new, tech-savvy era of farming in Eastern Kentucky. Last year, the firm filed for bankruptcy after years of pursuing aggressive growth, in part by prioritizing migrant workers from Central America despite early pledges of employment opportunities for impoverished local communities.By that point, the company had already come...

JD Vance’s ‘Jobs for Hillbillies’ Start-Up Employed Migrants Instead

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The majority of parents note that having kids is more expensive than anticipated.

Here's how much money it costs average Americans to raise a child

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Valrico, FL

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Hey there, Floridians! If you're a fan of fresh produce and a farmer's market vibe, you might have some mixed feelings about the news from Valrico. The Fresh Market, known for its focus on organic options and quality meats and cheeses, is set to close its doors in the Lithia Crossings shopping center.

Grocery chain known for Organic options and quality meats is set to close its doors in Florida

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Fox News

President Biden might be laid up with COVID, but that didn’t stop yet another round of student loan forgiveness! I’m Tomi Lahren, more next. COVID, words, and tall stairs may slow down President Biden, but not his ability to buy votes with taxpayer dollars!  This week The Biden Administration announced so-called “forgiveness” to the tune of 1.2 billion for 35,000 public service workers.  This brings the tally to $168.5 billion in student loan debt forgiveness for roughly 4.8 million people. This Biden Administration loans forgiveness work-around pertains to those who made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working in the public...

Another Student Loan Handout

Denver, CO

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Repaying $107,000 worth of debt -- not including our mortgage -- took my husband and me seven long years. Our journey was less of a straight path than a meandering journey that included some wins, do-overs and a lot of lessons learned. We had about $45,000 in debt the first...

I Paid Off $107K in Debt While Still Enjoying Life. Here’s How

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Canadian Homeschooling Surges Post-Pandemic

Homeschooling in Canada has significantly increased in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of homeschooled students more than doubled from 40,608 in the...

Canadian Homeschooling Surges Post-Pandemic

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