New Jersey State

Maryland State

GEICO is to shell out around $8 million to settle with auto claims adjusters and policyholders in two separate cases. In the case involving auto claims adjusters, the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary was accused of wage and hour laws violations. Lodged by both former and current colleagues in Maryland and New York, the complaints had been refuted by GEICO, claiming that the supposed overtime hours weren’t logged on the adjusters’ time cards.

GEICO to pay millions in separate settlements

North Carolina State

The US Sun

A HOMEOWNER was warned and fined by their HOA for parking on the street after they’d moved out – one was sent weeks later. The homeowner suspected the second notice was sent without verification. An anti-HOA forum on Reddit is full of homeowners giving each other advice on how to handle overbearing associations and ridiculous […]

My HOA fined me for my parking after I had already moved out – I fixed the issue but keep getting notices in the mail

Virginia State

LAWMAKERS have cracked down on car owners as uninsured drivers are no longer allowed on highways as of the beginning of the week. The new Virginia regulation went into effect on Monday, July 1. The bill meant to ensure all drivers on Virginia roads are riding in insured vehicles was signed into law last year. […]

Drivers say ‘it’s about time’ as July 1 crackdown stops offenders from ‘buying their way out’ – proof you now need

Missouri State

The insurer has agreed to pay tens of millions to settle the suit involving overcharges. State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company are issuing life insurance settlement checks as pay out for a class action lawsuit against the companies. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court and involved overcharging...

State Farm settles life insurance suit with $65 million payment

GOBankingRates

Insurance is a necessary component of life. From health to home to auto and beyond, having insurance means that you are equipped with a backup plan in the event that the worst happens to you and your...

Insurance Experts Explain: 7 Costly Insurance Features You Absolutely Don’t Need

Car insurance keeps getting more expensive, with the average price nationwide being roughly $2,000 per year. While much has been written about reducing your policy’s premiums, many people overlook all the pesky little fees that insurers can tack onto your bill. These fees are easy to avoid … so long as you know they are there in the first place.

5 Types of Car Insurance Fees You Can Avoid

California State

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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

Altoona, PA

Meet these 3-month-old husky doodle pups from the Central PA Society.

Meet these 3-month-old husky doodle pups from the Central PA Society

You generally need to demonstrate sufficient income to buy a house, but it is possible to buy a home with no income. You’ll need to prove to a lender that you can afford the mortgage payments in other ways, such as by paying with assets, or you’ll need to buy the house with all cash. Learn more about how to buy a house with no income.

How to Buy a House With No Income

Are you ready for an AI-automated future? Even if you're not, turns out you'll have no choice — because your landlords are diving straight in. It hasn't quite taken the real estate world by storm yet, but, as The New York Times reports, some property managers are using AI chatbots to handle the inquiries — and complaints — of their tenants, both existing and prospective.

Landlords Now Using AI to Harass You for Rent and Refuse to Fix Your Appliances

Florida State

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. New Florida laws are changing the conversation — and reality — on homeowners associations (HOAs) and how much power they should (and do) have. If you know, you know: HOAs are basically a neighborhood-wide governing body that help with the upkeep, rules, and maintenance of a residential community for a fee each month.

Florida Just Made a Major Change to Its HOA Laws, and Here’s Everything We Know

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The price of everything has skyrocketed recently, from groceries and property taxes to the gas in our cars. And speaking of cars, auto insurance has seen one of the largest spikes in cost. There was a 20.3% rate jump from...

6 Ways Seniors Can Save Money on Car Insurance

A stream restoration and dam removal project is expected to close part of a trail for an extended period of time. 7/18/24.

Stream restoration, dam removal to partially close Centre County trail

Apple Valley News Now

Lying on an insurance application can seem like an easy work-around to soften the burn of today’s rising auto insurance rates. But the practice can end up costing drivers more than it stands to save them.

Lying to Get Cheaper Car Insurance Can End Up Costing You

Homeowners insurance can seem like a maze, but understanding it is crucial for protecting your home. Did you know that homeowners insurance doesn't just cover your house? It also protects your belongings, provides liability coverage, and can even pay for temporary living expenses if your home becomes uninhabitable. Many people think it only covers damage from fires or storms, but it can also cover theft, vandalism, and certain types of water damage. However, not all disasters are included; floods and earthquakes usually require separate policies. Knowing these 14 facts about homeowners insurance can help you make informed decisions and ensure you're adequately protected.

14 Facts About Homeowners Insurance

Michigan State

The Markup

As part of the reporting process for The Markup’s investigation into inequitable insurance pricing, we dug through more than 52,000 pages of documents that insurance companies filed with government regulators detailing their pricing algorithms. As a result, we learned about the many different ways you can save some money...

How to Get a Discount on Your Car Insurance

TEENS were nearly fined when they were caught checking a car’s engine oil – they had to improvise quickly to get out of it. Residents all around the US have their own reasons to despise homeowners associations, but the two boys found out how wild HOA rules can be for themselves. To get out of […]

My friend’s HOA tried to fine us for checking my oil – but I knew the laws & took pictures to get petty revenge

Declutterbuzz

If you’re happy with having all that stuff hats off to you! Be happy! If your physical and mental health is taking a hit due to too much clutter, if you, or a family member, are filled with shame about your situation, then ‘What is your tipping point with too much clutter’ was written for you?

What is your tipping point with too much clutter?

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Trenton, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A Costa Rican man residing illegally in the United States was sentenced to 97 months in prison today for laundering over $2 million from wire fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Costa Rican Sentenced to 8+ Years for $2M Elderly Fraud Scheme

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

The Law and You: When should I take my kid off of my insurance?

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