Covington, KY

Kenton County, KY

Columbus, OH

While Social Security benefits can be a lifeline for people in need of financial support, those payments are surprisingly vulnerable. About 70,000 Social Security recipients see their benefits revoked each year, according to a June 8 report from NPR. Whether you're on Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental...

Thousands Lose Their Social Security Benefits Each Year. Here's How It Can Happen

In an ideal world, you could get a call from someone and trust that it was genuine. Sadly, we don’t live in an ideal world. Fraudsters will pose as just about anyone to try and scam people out of their money, bank account numbers, or other personal information. Unfortunately, studies show that older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud. However, there are ways you can protect yourself from scammers! After all, knowledge is power. Here are the top 5 scams targeting older adults.

Seniors, Watch Out! Top 5 Scams That May Target YOU IN 2024

WashingtonExaminer

People living with a serious debilitating disability will be receiving their July Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $943, in just 18 days.  The payment, which is under the direction of the Social Security Administration, will be sent to millions of beneficiaries on Monday, July 1.  The maximum amount people can receive depends on […]

Social Security update: July direct payment worth $943 goes out in 18 days

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

FinanceBuzz

Social Security Disability Insurance can be a lifeline for people who cannot work due to health complications. Here’s what you need to know to be approved.

10 Signs You Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits

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

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

The US Sun

DRIVERS are curious whether it’s considered illegal to travel without your state-issued ID or driver’s license. While carrying your license or ID is wise, it’s not illegal to be without it. As of 2024, there aren’t any laws mandating a license or ID be on your person – though there are several instances where you […]

Do drivers need to carry their license even when they aren’t behind the wheel? Rules behind the ID card explained

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

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Plus, other telltale signs that call for the block button.

6 Common Phrases Used by Romance Scammers, According to a Psychotherapist

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Welcome to Ask Money Talks News, a series answering financial questions submitted by Money Talks Newsletter subscribers. In this installment, we’re discussing a subject that’s often considered taboo: claiming Social Security benefits on an ex-spouse’s record even if you’ve remarried. For many remarried individuals, this is...

Is My Husband’s Ex-Wife Really Allowed to Draw on His Social Security?

Consumers lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission. And if you think it can’t happen to you, you’re only making yourself more susceptible to scammers. Banking scams can be tricky to spot, particularly with the rise of online...

Don’t Fall for These 10 Sneaky Banking Scams

Social Security Payment Worth Up to $4,873: Who's Eligible to Receive on July 10?(William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (Credit: Getty Image) There is a possibility that you may not be required to repay any additional funds received from the Social Security Administration. In March, SSA Commissioner Martin O'Malley outlined new regulations...

How to Keep Your Social Security Overpayment: Essential Information

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Adel, GA

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

GOBankingRates

We love our pets -- but they can be expensive. According to Yahoo News, vet prices have gone up more than 60% over the past decade. "Private equity firms and large corporations have bought hundreds of...

How to Afford Your Vet Bills When Living on Social Security

Newport, KY

Cincinnati, OH

Bellevue, KY

Latonia, KY

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Housing Authority warns against Section 8 scams

The Housing Authority of Covington, which is responsible for managing Kenton County’s housing choice voucher, known more commonly as Section 8, program is warning voucher seekers...

Housing Authority warns against Section 8 scams

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