Columbus, OH

Fox Business

Middle-income households are feeling the squeeze after years of elevated inflation, and 66% reported they are falling behind due to the high cost of living in the U.S.

Two-thirds of middle-income Americans say they are falling behind due to cost of living: Primerica

Straight Arrow News SANcom

More than 50% of insured Americans say they've gotten a surprise medical bill. Here's what you can do about it.

Nearly 50% of insured Americans get surprise medical bills: Study

The Motley Fool

Many Americans dramatically underestimate the cost of healthcare in retirement. Find out how to improve your ballpark figures and save the money you may need.

How Expensive Can Your Healthcare Get After Retirement?

Illinois State

Retirees in some states, including California and New York, are looking at higher living costs that could use up their retirement savings faster, according to GoBankingRates.

Retirees with $1 million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds

Social Security benefits got a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2024, but two-thirds of retirees say their expenses have increased more quickly, meaning benefits lost buying power. The Senior Citizens League thinks benefits will get a smaller COLA of 2.6% in 2025, which is particularly bad news for retired workers...

Social Security Benefits Get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2025, But the Latest Forecast Is Bad News for Retirees

Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for several changes in 2025 that will impact their monthly benefits. The most significant adjustment will be the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is estimated to be around 2.7% based on current inflation trends, according to the Senior Citizens League. However, higher-than-expected inflation could push this number even higher.

Social Security’s 2025 COLA estimate updated

Chicago, IL

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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?

Kentucky State

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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

“After private-equity firms acquire hospitals, the facilities’ assets and resources diminish significantly, leaving the facilities less equipped to care for patients, according to a new study by physician researchers at the University of California at San Francisco, Harvard Medical School and the City University of New York’s Hunter College,” Gretchen Morgenson writes over at NBC. Published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the research highlights a pattern of asset stripping at health care facilities purchased by private-equity firms, its researchers said, and is the first study to analyze the activity nationwide. ‘It’s a very striking finding and should change the way people think about private equity in hospitals,’ said Dr. Stephanie Woolhandler, a distinguished professor of public health at Hunter, part of CUNY, and one of seven authors of the study. ‘The PE firms say, “We bring new capital into hospitals.” It turns out that’s not quite true.'” Gretchen Morgenson, “After private equity takes over hospitals, they are less able to care for patients, top medical researchers say,” NBC.

After private equity takes over hospitals, they are less able to care for patients, top medical researchers say

Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of the month can expect to receive their Social Security check in their hands by Aug. 14. The highest amount possible to receive is $4,873, reserved for the highest-income earners who retired at 70. However, a person is eligible to begin receiving payments when they turn 62, but one would only be eligible for up to $2,710.

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 17 days

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

West Virginia State

One million dollars has long been thought of as the ideal retirement nest egg, but the truth is that in many states, that won’t be enough to last through retirement for most people. The cost of living is on the rise and many people are now living multiple decades in retirement, so that $1 million may run out quicker than you think.

5 Southern States Where $1 Million in Retirement Savings Lasts the Longest

GOBankingRates

Upon retirement, it is time to budget. That's because most retirees are on a limited or fixed income, a personal combination of Social Security, individual savings and work-related compensation like...

9 Best Cars for Retirees With Monthly Payments Under $300

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

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

NewsNation

Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their buying power since 2010, according to The Senior Citizens League.

Social Security benefits have lost buying power since 2010: Study

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Middle Class in North Carolina: What You Need to Know. Half of American adults are considered middle class, but the proportion of workers with average incomes has significantly declined over the past few decades.

This is how much money you must earn in North Carolina to be in the middle class, report shows

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Car insurance is mandatory in nearly every state. However, the amount of money Americans shell out for their insurance plan varies drastically according to where they live. Staff at Insure.com studied Quadrant Information Services data to determine where Americans pay the most money for their car insurance. They used a Honda Accord LX that has 10,000 annual mileage as their standardized vehicle. As for the driver, they studied rates based on a 40-year-old American with a good insurance score and no traffic violations on record.

15 States With the Most Expensive Car Insurance, Americans Moving States Beware

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Nearly half of insured Americans get surprise expenses in medical bills, survey finds

“Nearly half of Americans with health insurance said they received a recent medical bill or a charge that ‘should have been free or covered by their...

Nearly half of insured Americans get surprise expenses in medical bills, survey finds

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