North Carolina State

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

Sometimes, big things come in small packages, like these smaller SUVs with powerful V-8 engines.

The 10 Smallest SUVs Powered By A V-8 Engine From The Last 20 Years

A large number of US retirees rely on Social Security for financial support. The social security administration states that nearly 1 in 2 households with someone aged 65 or older rely on social security as their single source or at least half of their income. Seniors who do not receive any form of assistance from the government would go through very tough times.

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment 2025 Predictions: COLA Rise to 36% for Seniors, Retirees Amid Inflation

Business Insider

Dee, 71, dealt with a wage gap for years. Now she has minimal savings, and wants a cheaper cost of living.

Meet a boomer living off of $2,700 a month in retirement who plans on moving abroad for cheaper living and political stability

While already one of the priciest American cars, the Ford GT has soared to new heights in value.

This Is How Much The $500,000 Ford GT Is Worth Today

FinanceBuzz

As you make your retirement plans, remember to consider these potentially hidden costs so you don’t get caught off guard.

11 Hidden Costs of Retirement That Nobody Really Talks About

The Tesla Model Y is one of the best sold EVs in the U.S. for more than just one reason. But, the Model Y also has a big problem: it depreciates very fast.

This Is How Much You Will Get Today For A 5-Year-Old Tesla Model Y

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Proposition 33, Justice for Renters Act, will be on the California ballot, November 5, for voters to decide on removing a rent control ban. According to Ballotpedia, a "yes" vote repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (1995), which will allow cities and counties to limit rent on any housing.

Prop. 33 will allow California voters to decide on removing rent control ban

24/7 Wall St.

For millions of Americans, Social Security is an essential lifeline during retirement. The annual cost-of-living (COLA) is designed to help beneficiaries escape the effects of inflation by providing an annual increase that matches inflation. However, this theory doesn’t always work out well in practice.  The prospects of the 2025 COLA have cast a long shadow […]
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Social Security’s 2025 Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Looks Bad

Money Week

Tens of thousands of pensioners will be written to over the summer because their pensions have gone above the frozen income tax thresholds

Pensions: 140,000 pensioners to be hit by surprise tax demand

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. People often take Europe off the list of possibilities for where to move or invest overseas because they assume the residency options are too limited or the tax implications too onerous. The truth is that residency can be easier...

The Truth About Taxes for Expats Living in Europe

If you purchased a new EV6 last year, you're not going to be pleased by what it's worth today.

This Is How Much A 1-Year-Old Kia EV6 Is Worth Today

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Retirement Daily

Confused about estimated taxes? See how withholding can simplify your retirement.

Estimated Taxes vs. Withholding: What Retirees Need to Know

In 2022, 39% of the 134 million families residing in the U.S. did not own the home they lived in, according to estimates from the American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau. Among those who did not own their home, roughly 7.9 million families were considered "income mortgage-ready," Zillow...

Some renters may be ‘mortgage-ready’ and not know it. Here's how to tell

Planning to rent a car? Ensure a trouble-free experience with our top 10 checklist of absolute must-dos.

10 Things You Should Always Do When Renting a Car (Don't Forget #5)

The Guardian

Hospital and road projects also targeted as chancellor accuses Tories of covering up scale of fiscal shortfall

Reeves scraps social care cap and some winter fuel payments to plug ‘£22bn hole’

Fox Business

An overwhelming majority of current renters say they can't afford to buy a home, with 54% of them saying they are pessimistic about ever achieving their goal of homeownership.

86% of renters say they can't afford to buy a home, with majority saying they will never afford one: Survey

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Have you ever thought about what it costs to be homeless?. Oh, I know, the quick answer is that it doesn’t cost anything. Everything is free. My readers bemoan free phones, Medicaid, food stamps … everything that is provided to people experiencing homelessness. So, they especially didn’t like it when I reported that the Denver Basic Income Project wants more money from the city.

Opinion: Living unhoused proves an expensive pit to be in; Denver Basic Income Project provides exit

NewsBreak

Mad About Your Government Subsidizing EVs? Wait Until You Hear About Oil Subsidies

Another week, another misconceived opinion about the electric vehicle (EV) industry. You don't need to dig very deep into your social media feeds to discover a...

Mad About Your Government Subsidizing EVs? Wait Until You Hear About Oil Subsidies

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