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AMERICANS can get payments from a major interest rate settlement. Big Picture Loans, a private money lender, is paying out big bucks after allegations it charged excessive interest rates. The company is known for offering thousands in loans to people with bad credit and then charging high interest rates. Those high rates can make the […]

Americans can claim one-time payment from $65 million interest rate settlement – but it depends on which state you live

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Don't just rely on Social Security to come through for you.

Social Security Benefits Will Increase in 2025 – but This Move Could Put More Money in Your Pocket Than Next Year's COLA

According to Newsweek, This week, retirees collecting Social Security benefits can expect their payments, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) disburses funds to millions of Americans. Payments are staggered throughout the month, depending on the beneficiary’s birthdate. In June alone, retirees and their family members accounted for 87 percent of all benefit claims, highlighting the importance of these payments for millions of households.

Up to $4,873 in Social Security Direct Deposits will be disbursed this week

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A very high amount of Americans say they want to see Congress act now to protect funding for Social Security.

Americans Want Social Security Boosted Now

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  Credit card debt can be tough to tackle for those living paycheck to paycheck. After all, when you're living on a tight budget, every dollar counts. And, as cooling but persistent inflation continues to drive up the cost of everything from housing to groceries, tackling your substantial credit card balances in addition to your regular bills can feel impossible. Credit card interest rates are also hovering near record highs right now, which can cause your credit card debt to grow quickly....

How to get rid of credit card debt when living paycheck to paycheck

The most-anticipated reveal of the year for Social Security beneficiaries is less than two months away. The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on track to do something that hasn't happened in about 30 years. Despite potentially making history, Social Security's 2025 COLA is primed to disappoint beneficiaries in a variety...

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Has a Chance to Make History: 10 Things You Need to Know

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Want to make big bucks but don't want to sit in an office? Here are 15 jobs that let you work remotely and pay you enough to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck.

15 High-Paying Remote Jobs That Earn a Hefty Paycheck

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Notice something odd on a medical bill? Don’t let it slide. More often than not, disputing it can reveal errors and potentially lead to a more affordable bill, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum. “If there’s a bill that you receive that doesn’t look quite...

Yes, you should challenge that medical bill

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Being laid off is always frightening, and if you're in your 60s, it can be downright terrifying. After all, starting over in a new position in your 30s is a lot different from searching for work when you're already claiming your senior discount.

Laid off late in life? Here’s how to tackle sudden job loss in your 60s — without depleting your hard-earned nest egg

The IRS has issued new interim guidance for employers looking to match retirement contributions based on employees’ student loan payments. On August 19, 2024, the IRS released Notice 2024-63, which clarifies how companies can implement the student loan feature under the SECURE 2.0 Act, effective in 2024. This guidance...

IRS Explains Secure Act Provision on Student Loans

The debt snowball method may not save you as much money as the avalanche method. Read on to learn how it works and how to best get out of debt.

Forget the Debt Snowball: Here's a Better Way to Pay Off Your Debt

Want to pay off your mortgage before you retire? Suze Orman says it's possible if you follow these 12 pieces of advice.

Suze Orman's Best Advice: 12 Simple Steps to Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement

Retired workers in certain states will get larger cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in 2025.

Social Security's 2025 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises Next Year

Kansas State

Wyandotte County, KS

TOPEKA — As the Kansas and Missouri medical communities prepare for respiratory illness season, health officials grapple with an early COVID-19 infection spike and higher-than-normal tuberculosis infections in Wyandotte County. COVID positivity rates have been steadily increasing in Kansas, Missouri and across the country since July. The increase is...

Kansas COVID-19 spike coincides with unexplained tuberculosis infections

White Sulphur Springs, WV

Cars drive past a sign noting the entrance to The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. (Chris Jackson | West Virginia Watch) After much uncertainty, employees at The Greenbrier Hotel will not see a lapse in their health insurance coverage, according to a statement released by The Greenbrier on Thursday.

Greenbrier workers to keep insurance as resort strikes ‘settlement agreement’ with health fund

Credit cards can be a valuable tool for financing purchases, earning rewards and potentially earning a welcome bonus. But credit cards aren’t for every type of purchase. The fees and interest you’ll incur with some purchases can offset the benefits you’d earn with a card, so it’s important to understand how a purchase could affect your finances before you pull out the plastic.

Don’t Put These Expenses on Your Credit Card -- Here’s Why

Maine State

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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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

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

Americans are holding more household debt than ever before as one of the biggest banks in the country warns of a weakening US consumer. According to a report from the New York Fed, US credit card debt just hit a record $1.14 trillion. On the whole, Americans have more student...

US Credit Card Debt Soars To $1,140,000,000,000 As Bank of America CEO Issues Warning on ‘Depleting’ American Consumer

Massachusetts State

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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

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Due upon receipt: Medical debt threatens the livelihoods of West Virginians

West Virginia is one of the states with the highest share of its residents carrying medical debt at 13.3% (Illustration by iStock / Getty Images Plus)...

Due upon receipt: Medical debt threatens the livelihoods of West Virginians

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