Illinois State

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

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NewsNinja

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

USA TODAY

More inflation data will be needed. Right now, though, the cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 for Social Security benefits could be just average.

Social Security benefits in 2025: What retirees could see based on inflation and what to know

Delaware State

(Reuters) - Thirty states are set to receive more than $102 million from Delaware after the U.S. Supreme Court last year unanimously ruled that it had no right to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in uncashed MoneyGram checks for itself. The settlement announced on Thursday resolves the issue of...

Delaware Settles Dispute With Other States Over Unclaimed MoneyGram Funds

SmartAsset

Investing in vacation rental properties, also known as STRs (short-term rentals), can be an excellent way to generate passive income and build wealth over time. However, figuring out how to finance a vacation rental property requires careful planning and a good understanding of your financial options. Potential financing avenues include traditional mortgages, owner financing or […] The post How to Finance a Vacation Rental Property appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Finance a Vacation Rental Property

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Residents in nine U.S. states are still taxed on retirement benefits but how much they pay depends on their income

Social Security benefits are taxed in these US states

Sarasota, FL

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Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

North Carolina State

Boone, NC

Town Talks

Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Another weekend has a unique cosmic energy that may bring financial luck to some zodiac signs. With the current planetary alignment, some individuals may unlock big financial opportunities that could increase their wealth. The presence of the Moon in Cancer makes a positive impact on the personal and professional sphere. This article provides the best financial predictions and guidance for three zodiac signs. Keep scrolling while we reveal the three lucky zodiac signs for the day.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 30, 2024

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Minnesota State

Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

Farmington, NM

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

On August 19, 2024, at approximately 7:32 p.m. a New Mexico State Police officer in District 10 Farmington, was traveling east on Pinon Hills when he observed a black Chrysler traveling west at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and as he was maneuvering to stop, the driver of the Chrysler 300 exited the vehicle armed with an AR-15-style rifle, per a press release from the New Mexico State Police.

New Mexico State Police Officer Shot at During Attempted Traffic Stop

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

A 1031 real estate exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a tax-deferral strategy used by real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property. Named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, this exchange allows investors to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds in a […] The post What Is a 1031 Real Estate Exchange? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

What Is a 1031 Real Estate Exchange?

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Winder, GA

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

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

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Illinois Distributes $35 Million in Cannabis Revenue Grants to Revitalize Hard-Hit Communities

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) has issued $35 million in grants to local organizations, marking a reinvestment in communities long impacted by economic neglect...

Illinois Distributes $35 Million in Cannabis Revenue Grants to Revitalize Hard-Hit Communities

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