The Hill

Over 75% of parents say that schools are asking families to buy too much in preparation for the new school year, according to a new survey conducted by WalletHub. Most parents (52%) say they will spend more on back-to-school shopping this year than last year. Families are projected to spend...

Parents say back-to-school shopping becoming too expensive: Survey

USA TODAY

Back to school already? This time of year always sneaks up. Check out these school supply sales and keep this list handy as you're shopping for kids.

Back-to-school supplies for students of any age: Parents, consult this list

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Chalkbeat

Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.Millions of children in six states won’t get federally backed summer food benefits they’re eligible for until just before school starts. And in Delaware, Montana, and Nevada, half a million kids won’t get them until the new school year begins.Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, provides low-income families with $120 per school-age child to buy groceries over the summer. It’s a rare example of a pandemic-era program that Congress made permanent, and most states are offering it for the first time this...

Summer EBT delays have left families waiting weeks or months for crucial food benefits

New York Post

A Sydney landlord has advertised an enclosed balcony for rent at $969 a month, as the dire state of Australia’s housing market is laid bare.

NYC tenant makes life living hell for neighbors by running naked through hall, bashing walls with hammer: ‘We’re all terrified’

The Facebook Marketplace listing describes the balcony in Haymarket in Sydney’s inner suburbs as a “sunny room” that is fit to accommodate one person.

Images show the room decked out with a single bed, a mirror, blinds and a rug over what is likely tiled flooring.

How Baby Boomer ‘Boommates’ are beating inflation and loneliness: ‘I’m happy as a...

Balcony with single mattress listed for nearly $1K a month as housing prices soar

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

A Dime Saved

It's easy to overlook our spending habits and make poor financial decisions. Many middle-class households spend frivolously on impressive things that are supposed to elevate their lifestyles, but these things actually drain their finances.

5 Things Middle Class Americans Spend Money on That Keeps Them From Being Rich

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

Plaquemine, LA

Shine My Crown

Meet Shakira Scott, a remarkable 19-year-old African American real estate agent from Plaquemine, Louisiana, who has earned six figures in just one year. Inspired by her mother, a real estate broker, Shakira embarked on her real estate journey right after high school. Graduating at 17, Shakira took her pre-license real...

Shakira Scott: 19-Year-Old Teen Real Estate Mogul Already Making Six Figures

Maryland State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Virginia’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is in full swing this weekend, ending at 11:59 PM on Sunday.
                After last year’s budget negotiation breakdown, which led to a postponed sales tax holiday in October, it has resumed as usual this year. Seventeen states have a sales tax holiday this year, according to USA Today, though the items and price points the holidays apply to vary from state to state.
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Virginia and Maryland offer back-to-school sales tax holidays

Scripps News

The newest shopping trend is getting a discount only if you buy more items. So is that a good idea or a hit on your wallet?

What is 'spaving,' and is this new shopping trend good or bad?

FinanceBuzz

You don’t need a white-collar job to succeed in your 40s, and there are some great blue-collar options that can help you make money and be successful.

15 Best Blue Collar Jobs for People Over 40

Polk County, FL

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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

Entrepreneur

Maria Washington and her husband Aaron realized they were on to something.

Her Son Struggled In School. After Helping Him Become an 'A' Student, She Started a Business to Replicate Their Success.

Wisconsin State

Business Insider

"Kamala Harris is obviously not struggling in the same ways that Joe Biden did," Vance said of the presumptive Democratic nominee.

JD Vance admitted in private that Biden getting swapped out for Harris was like a 'political sucker punch'

Insider

Payam Zamani arrived in the US with only $75 and is a millionaire. He is leaving his daughters a small inheritance but still wants them to work.

I'm a millionaire, but I'm only leaving my kids a small inheritance. I want them to earn their money like I did.

DoYouRemember?

The younger generation might feel confident about their knowledge of what life was like back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, thanks to social media, books, and movies. However, those who actually lived through these times had a few misconceptions to correct via Reddit. A user asked older Redditors...

Older Folks Share Shocking Things That Younger Ones Get Wrong About The Past Decades

Is 2024 the "flip phone summer"? All signs point to yes. The go-to phone of the past has returned for a new generation of users who are eschewing their highly advanced smartphones in favor of a “dumb phone”—a.k.a. one with zero or very little access to the internet and social media.

Teens Are Swapping Out Their iPhones for Flip Phones This Summer—Here’s Why

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

Chicago, IL

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?

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1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says

Amid the back-to-school shopping season, a new survey reveals that many parents are bracing for the financial impact as they shop for their child’s school supplies...

1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says

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