Colorado State

Salon

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her populist economic agenda at a campaign event in North Carolina on Friday. This highly anticipated plan is Harris’ first-ever detailed vision of her economic policies and includes proposals that prioritize “lowering costs for American families,” going beyond President Joe Biden's campaign platform, The Washington Post reported.

Kamala Harris rolls out agenda: $6K tax credit for newborns, $25K subsidy for first-time homebuyers

24/7 Wall St.

In 2023, the S&P 500 reached new peaks despite having to work through a number of headwinds to get to these fresh highs. Market volatility has picked up, though many stocks continue to trade near their all-time highs. And while investor sentiment does appear to be largely positive right now, there are a growing number […]
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3 Dividend Stocks Retirees and Yield Lovers Should Own

The Week

You can't escape property taxes, but you can make the bills a bit more manageable

4 ways to lower your property tax bill

Business Insider

A large cohort of adults in their mid-50s is unprepared for retirement and may need to rely on family for housing and other needs later in life.

Meet the 'silver squatters': Adults in their mid-50s who are woefully unprepared for retirement

New Jersey State

NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

Indiana State

Mississippi State

If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year's least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month.

The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South

SmartAsset

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer an accessible way to invest in real estate without having to own a physical property. These investment vehicles pool money from multiple investors to buy, manage, or finance income-producing real estate across commercial, residential and industrial sectors. If you're interested in building a real estate portfolio, a financial advisor […] The post How to Invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

FinanceBuzz

You can't always avoid taxes, but on these income sources, you won't pay as much as you expect.

Retirees Don't Have To Pay Taxes on These Kinds of Income

The Hill

The most prominent tax policy idea for punishing single parenthood is eliminating the “head of household” filing status.

Opinion: ‘Head of household’ no more: Republicans want to make being a single parent more expensive

Weston, FL

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Akeena

If Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana in Weston has been on your radar, you might want to know about some recent hiccups they’ve encountered. The pizzeria was ordered to close on July 29, and here’s what the health inspectors found:

Florida Pizzeria closed for 14 Violations- Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

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

Georgia State

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Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

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Hitting the $1 million milestone in your 401(k) isn’t as great as you think it is – and it's all down to a ticking tax time bomb — how to keep more of your hard-earned retirement savings

TheStreet

These policy changes and retirement considerations can help ease concerns.

401(k) and IRA portfolio values increase, but retirement concerns remain

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

NewsBreak

Colorado’s latest property tax reform was shaped by power politics, outside leverage and risk aversion

The Colorado legislature delivered modest cuts to property taxes Thursday, wrapping up a four-day special session and bringing an end — for now — to the...

Colorado’s latest property tax reform was shaped by power politics, outside leverage and risk aversion

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