Shingle Springs, CA

When determining the true value of your rental property, Zillow’s Zestimate might come to mind. However, in insurance, the most crucial valuation is the Replacement Cost. This article will explore the significance of Replacement Cost and its implications for insurance. Before delving into Replacement Cost, we will first clarify two commonly used valuation methods.

The Insurance Secret Every Property Owner Needs to Know

Fox News

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson tackles the issue of car insurance companies offering vehicle tracking in exchange for rewards after one driver raised privacy concerns.

Is it worth saving money to let a car insurance company track your every move?

Business Insider

I don't have the time to manually check every possible insurance company's rates — thankfully, I don't have to do the work to save money.

My insurance broker helped me save over $550 a year by switching my homeowners insurance

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

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

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If you're in the market for a vehicle, it's likely you've been searching for a good deal. If you're a retiree on a budget, that's probably especially true. Check Out: 9 Best and Affordable Cars for...

7 Best Cars for Retirees on a Budget

Kamala Harris is set to announce her economic agenda, which includes several housing proposals, during a Friday rally in North Carolina.

Harris to propose an economic plan that includes giving some first-time homebuyers up to $25k in down-payment support

According to Newsweek, millennials are driving a trend of young, self-made millionaires who break the mold of the traditional trust fund baby. Instead of relying on inherited wealth and old money,...

Top 5 States Where Rich Millennials Are Buying Homes, According to Real Estate Agents

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

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Salt Lake City, UT

Deseret News

Starting Aug. 17, new rules require clear compensation terms and buyer agreements in real estate deals.

Understanding the $418 million NAR settlement and how it will affect the housing market

A report from Clever Real Estate found that 57% of Gen Z respondents would be willing to put in an offer on a fixer-upper home. The report also revealed that 56% would purchase a home with asbestos,...

4 Types of Homes To Avoid Purchasing This Year, According to a Financial Planner

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Nevada State

Lots of retirees decide that after hanging up their work boots and clocking in for decades at a job, it is time for a change of pace. That could involve a move, a downsizing of homes or a collection...

10 Worst States for Retirees To Rent in the Next 5 Years

Housing affordability remains challenging across much of the US, particularly with the increase in housing prices over the last few years. However, according to a Realtor.com analysis of the top 10...

Housing Market 2024: 10 Most Popular Housing Markets People Are Moving To – Can You Afford To Live There

Will it be easier to buy a house next year, and should we expect a housing market crash? Here's how to prepare based on housing market predictions for 2024.

Housing market predictions 2024: What homebuyers should know

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The pros and cons of self-insurance for homeowners

“What do you think about going without homeowners insurance?” It was a question I had been asked before. Tim is a past client who I helped...

The pros and cons of self-insurance for homeowners

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