Illinois State

Boston, MA

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Boston Historic District, National Register of Historic Places.

Pueblo Revival Cottage, 1946, Boston

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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

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This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 55 to 64

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  Over the last couple of years, persistent inflation has caused the cost of consumer goods to soar, causing an increase in money issues for many Americans. And, the higher cost of necessities like gas, groceries and housing is happening at a time when interest rates are also high. So, relying on short-term borrowing options, like credit cards, to fill in the gaps between paychecks has become a riskier and more expensive proposition. The nature of credit card debt makes it...

What happens to unpaid credit card debt after 7 years?

Low inflation numbers should ultimately benefit retirees.

The 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Just Changed, and It Could Pleasantly Surprise Many Retirees

Starting on July 15, 2024, the IRS will distribute monthly Child Tax Credit Stimulus Payments to eligible families. July 15, 2024: The Start of CTC Stimulus Monthly Payments. The IRS will begin distributing the Child Tax Credit (CTC) Stimulus Monthly Payments for 2024 on July 15. This change means families will get help sooner than in past years, according to the report of JK Dears.

$300/month for Kids Under 6, $250/month for Kids 6-17: IRS Begins Monthly Child Tax Credit Stimulus Payments

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Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive their July retirement payments, worth up to $4,873 per check for those who retire at 70 years old, in 12 days. Social Security payment recipients who were born between the first and the 10th of a month will get their regular monthly checks from the Social Security Administration on July 10. Regular […]

Social Security update: First round of July payments worth $4,873 goes out in 12 days

Adel, GA

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Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

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

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Alabama State

Cullman, AL

Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, speaks on his bill criminalizing certain forms of absentee ballot assistance in the Alabama Senate on March 19, 2024 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, underwent a “brief surgical procedure” Thursday to address internal bleeding after a jet...

Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident

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Anika Jindal

Retirement should be a time for relaxation, not financial stress. Overspending on luxury items or ill-advised investments can jeopardize your financial stability. This article will discuss certain purchases that retirees, particularly Baby Boomers, should avoid to maintain their financial health. Let’s explore these potential pitfalls to ensure a secure and peaceful retirement.

12 Purchases Boomers Should Never Make During Retirement

Daily Mail

Millions of older Americans are facing a financial challenge which could threaten their retirement plans - outstanding student loan debt.

Millions of Americans could see their Social Security retirement payments cut by $300 a month

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The beginning of 2024 brought good news to certain minimum wage workers, as 22 states and 38 cities and counties raised their own minimums above the federal minimum. As CBS News reported, the pay...

How Much Minimum Wage Will Go Up Every Year Through 2028

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Most people want to reduce their taxes, so it’s a great feeling seeing your taxable income reduced thanks to contributions to pre-tax retirement accounts. But, as they say, the only certainties are death and...

I’m 60 and have all my retirement savings in pre-tax 401(k) and IRA accounts. How do I minimize taxes on my eventual withdrawals and keep more money in my hands?

An inmate in the custody of the Department of Corrections. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) Alabama state officials argued in a motion Monday that inmates and civil rights groups accusing the Department of Corrections of employing slave labor did not pursue all available administrative channels and improperly split their claims across multiple lawsuits.

Alabama state officials defend Alabama prison practices amid labor exploitation claims

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

A series of changes to Missouri's child care subsidy program have created a major headache for day care providers, who say they've been forced to make difficult budget decisions as they wait on money owed to them by the state (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). This spring, the state of Missouri owed...

Payment backlog leaves Missouri child care providers desperate, on the brink of closing

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

Those who claim benefits at 62 can expect their monthly check to shrink significantly. The 80% rule says you should aim to generate 80% of your last working year's income during retirement. An IRA isn't tied to an employer, so people can have a retirement account regardless of their job.

Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62 -- and Why It's Not the Best News for Retirees

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State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) Illinois entered a new fiscal year Monday with a bit of...

State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand

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