Colorado State

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A Piece of Travel

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket.

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

New York State

Progressive Insurance has agreed to a $48 million settlement to resolve Volino et al v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co et al, a class action lawsuit alleging that the insurer systematically undervalued claims made by New York drivers whose vehicles were totaled. Policyholders contended that the company employed third-party software that...

Progressive in huge settlement with policyholders

New Jersey State

MotorBiscuit


Geico agrees to pay some policyholders a collective $2 million. 
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Geico Agrees to $2 Million Settlement With 33,000 Customers

Car insurance rates have become a significant expense for many drivers, even if they don’t own a pricey premium vehicle. Even so, some insurers rise above the rest with reasonable prices, but they don’t all operate in every state, and some have restrictive policies that limit the type and number of drivers they accept. MarketWatch’s recent insurance study found that some insurers far undercut others with rates that make the competition look greedy.

Insurance companies with the cheapest national average rates

Wyoming State

GOBankingRates

When you buy a home, your monthly expenses can run much higher than your mortgage payment. Home insurance, maintenance costs, home association dues and property taxes can spike your monthly outlay by...

7 States With Cheap Housing Markets and Low Property Taxes

The Motley Fool

Surprisingly, senior drivers may pay higher rates than younger drivers. Learn 10 sensible ways to drive rates back down.

10 Ways Seniors Can Cut Their Auto Insurance Premiums

USA TODAY

Homes are selling below list price at the peak of the housing season, a sign that the market is getting better for buyers and worse for sellers.

Homes are selling below list price. That's bad for sellers, good for buyers

Chicago, IL

Chicago may be the third-largest city in the U.S., but it isn't among the three most expensive. A GOBankingRates survey calculated the cost of living in the 50 largest U.S. states and ranked Chicago...

Chicago’s Average Cost of Living Is $40,000 a Year — Here’s Why

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Markets Insider

"When it comes to the housing market, the laws of supply and demand don't seem to apply any longer," the economist David Rosenberg said.

The US housing market has entered bizarro world

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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NewSantaAna

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Whether you're looking for a long-term investment and want to make sure you're not buying a money sink or you're thinking about buying your first home, it's important to choose the right property...

5 Types of Homes Expected To Plummet in Value by the End of 2025

While most agents are headed toward beach towels and White Claws, summer is your prime time to hone in on your business and set yourself up for dominating the second half of the year. Join us for BAM BBQ, our FREE virtual event on July 17 to do just that! Sign up here.

Rent vs. Income: The Harsh Reality for U.S. Renters in 2024

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

High interest rates and tight housing supply are hurting both homebuyers and sellers. The extent of the residential real estate crisis varies widely from state to state, and in some top states, climate risks are also rising. Because companies consider the residential real estate market when deciding where to locate,...

These are America's 10 best states for buying and selling a home in 2024, with a big caveat at No. 1

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Texas State

Latin Times

The share of immigrants in the workforce has grown steadily over the last 15 years and more rapidly since 2020 as immigrants have returned to work more quickly post COVID-19 than their U.S.-born counterparts. As the U.S. economy increasingly relies on migrant labor, a new study by Brookings shows which states and occupations may see the highest need of foreign-born labor in the years to come.

California, Texas and New York among top states projected to have highest demand for work visas by 2030

NewsBreak

Mountain West states look to 'last resort' insurance policies as coverage dips

Home insurance markets are increasingly volatile, partly due to the rising costs of climate-related disasters. In response, more states are stepping in to provide residents insurance...

Mountain West states look to 'last resort' insurance policies as coverage dips

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