Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Car insurance premium rates can feel arbitrary and unjust to many of us. But what affects car insurance rates — and why?. Turns out, it’s not so arbitrary. Your rate is actually determined through a complicated algorithm aiming...

7 Factors Secretly Skyrocketing Your Car Insurance Rates

5.93, that’s a magic number for a lot of people today. According to Bankrate.com, 5.93% is the best rate that I can get for a 30-year mortgage today, just below that psychological 6% level that the market has been watching for the last two months. That number, along with...

This Housing Giant Just Told You When the Housing Boom Is Going to End

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

FinanceBuzz

Tired of waiting for your paycheck? Check out these 14 easy jobs that offer instant cash gratification.

14 Cash-Paying Jobs That Are Easy To Get

A new rule requires homebuyers to negotiate and pay their real estate agent’s fees upfront, a departure from the long-standing practice where sellers covered both agents’ commissions through the sale proceeds.

Buying a House Just Got More Affordable, Thanks to a Brand New Realtor Rule

Business Insider

Mortgage rates are set to fall alongside interest rates. Here are 26 popular cities where houses are already inexpensive, according to Realtor.com.

26 popular cities where houses are at least $100,000 cheaper than the national median

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Here's The Average American's Mortgage Payment. How Do You Compare?

Spring, TX

Retirement is expensive. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, households that are 65 or older spend an average of $45,756 per year, or roughly $3,800 a month. That's just $1,000 short of the average spent by all U.S. households combined. And considering that a GoBankingRates survey found 57 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings, people are looking to save money wherever they can.

Man plans to retire to Holiday Inn instead of nursing home because it’s cheaper

Georgia State

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Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Coffee County, GA

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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It's part of her economic agenda she will unveil Friday, her campaign says.

Harris to propose up to $25K in down-payment support for 1st-time homebuyers

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In today’s economy, financial stability can often feel elusive. Whether due to unexpected job loss, medical expenses, or other unforeseen financial challenges, many homeowners find themselves struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments. This is where asking for a mortgage reduction can become a vital step in maintaining your financial health. By understanding the process and benefits of a mortgage reduction, you can make an informed decision that could potentially save your home and improve your financial situation.

Why you should ask your mortgage company for a rate reduction

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Rachael P. has been working as a bank teller for years, and she's learned a lot. One of the main lessons? Things you think might not be negotiable actually can be. That's right, even savings rates...

I’m a Bank Teller: How To Negotiate Better Savings Rates and Terms With Your Bank

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

One of the major problems with the rising inflation and the current status of the economy is housing. People are unable to manage renting good homes, let alone buying one. Unfortunately, this problem has led to another issue of highly-priced houses, which makes it impossible for middle and working-class families to afford the same at any cost. Alexis Rose–who goes by @travelingnurse on TikTok–highlighted the reason behind the shortage and the increasing prices and she hit the nail on the head with accuracy. Rose mentioned that in a video she came across, there was a discussion on how private equity firms are buying homes and how it is connected to the housing problem middle-class people are having.

Woman explains why middle-class home ownership is becoming a distant dream and she has a point

Big Lots has agreed to pay retention bonuses to keep four top executives on board as the retailer navigates through an ongoing period of operational and financial uncertainty. The company’s board of directors on Aug. 12 approved one-time cash retention awards totaling about $5.2 million for the executive officers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from earlier this month.

Big Lots offers $5.2M in retention bonuses to 4 executives

Kansas City, MO

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Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions. “Every time the rent goes up, we have to raise prices, to keep up with the cost,” said Adelita...

High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says she is prioritizing ‘crisis of affordability’ on 2nd term

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Sunday that not many people know there is a fund to help old condominiums that...

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says she is prioritizing ‘crisis of affordability’ on 2nd term

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