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A living trust might seem like something you don't need, but it could benefit you and your heirs in a number of surprising ways.

3 Reasons to Seriously Consider Using a Living Trust to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family

Pontotoc County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Police in Pontotoc made an arrest recently that led to the discover of multiple IED's according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Jason Lambert 40 of Tupelo, Ms. was arrested and charged by the CID and charged withDomestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief.

Man arrested on domestic violence charges found to have multiple Molotov cocktails

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A Dime Saved

Contrary to the perceived notion that seniors are supposed to rest and relax after retirement, research shows that many retirees and seniors are getting back into the job world. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 40% of people over 65 will be working by 2030.

12 Jobs That Hire Retirees Quickly and Pay Well

McPhersonBuzz News

In July 2024, people with disabilities in the U.S. will receive up to $4,000 in new stimulus checks from the Social Security Administration, with payments scheduled based on birth dates and including a 3.2% cost-of-living increase to help manage rising costs. Upcoming $4,000 Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilities – Payment Dates and Details According […]

$4,000 Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilities: Social Security Administration’s Latest Effort to Ease Financial Strains

If you receive Social Security benefits, you probably look forward to the fall, when you learn about the annual COLA increase for the following year and see how much more money you'll get per month. Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts how much it pays in benefits to account...

Here's How Much Experts Predict Your Social Security Check Will Increase in 2025

Campbell County, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, an attorney in Campbell County, for theft.

Attorney Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller indicted by Grand Jury for estate thefts

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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Property taxes are a significant expense for homeowners, often constituting a large portion of annual household costs. Given that property taxes are based on the assessed value of your home, it is crucial to ensure that this assessment is accurate. If you believe your property is over-assessed, you may have the opportunity to request a reduction in home taxes from your local county assessment office. This article will guide you through the process, providing valuable tips to help you successfully lower your property tax burden.

Tips to request a reduction in property taxes from your local county assessment

Anika Jindal

Finding a job that offers both a steady income and housing can significantly impact one’s financial stability and overall convenience. It not only eliminates the stress of searching for separate accommodation but also ensures a comfortable living situation while pursuing employment.

10 Jobs That Come With Housing

A landlord needs one of her currently occupied 3-bedroom apartments to keep maintenance on-site in her apartment complex. That is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If you have a question for him please fill out the form below.

Landlord Needs 3-Bedroom Unit to Keep Maintenance On-Site

Alabama State

Calhoun Journal

Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law in Alabama that exempts deployed or mobilized troops from paying state income tax. This law, part of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package, was signed by Governor Kay Ivey last Thursday. […]
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Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax

Chicago, IL

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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?

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

A Piece of Travel

After decades of working and saving, it's finally time to enjoy retirement. All of your hard work has led up to this, so you understandably want to make sure your money lasts. Developing a retirement plan and budget before you retire is wise to help you maintain a positive financial situation once you leave the office for good. Additionally, speaking with a certified financial advisor can help prepare you for this new chapter of your life as you go over the ins and outs of your retirement plan.

15 Innocent Mistakes Making Americans Poorer During Retirement

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

Durham, NC

The US Sun

A WOMAN fought her tax bill for 2024 after she noticed a dramatic increase in her vehicle's value - it was $1,000 more than last year. Even after the city adjusted her car's value, she appealed the decision again. Shirley Davis, a Durham, North Carolina resident, experienced "sticker shock" when...

My 2018 Honda was taxed like a brand new car years after I bought it – I refused to pay the $252 fee twice & fought back

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Sumter County commissioners approve fire assessment fee increase to $355 per year

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — The Board of Sumter County Commissioners (BOCC) voted Tuesday night to increase the proposed fire assessment fee for the upcoming fiscal year....

Sumter County commissioners approve fire assessment fee increase to $355 per year

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