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With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

McPhersonBuzz News

In July 2024, people with disabilities in the U.S. will receive up to $4,000 in new stimulus checks from the Social Security Administration, with payments scheduled based on birth dates and including a 3.2% cost-of-living increase to help manage rising costs. Upcoming $4,000 Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilities – Payment Dates and Details According […]

$4,000 Stimulus Checks for People with Disabilities: Social Security Administration’s Latest Effort to Ease Financial Strains

Fortune

Renters are getting better deals on apartments now, but asking rents are still considerably higher than pre-pandemic. For years, it’s felt as if rent has gotten out of control. And that’s partially true, considering median rent prices are more than 21% higher today than they were in 2019. But rents are starting to drop ever so slightly.

Renters finally get some good news as power begins to swing away from landlords

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Not long ago, Oprah Winfrey and Lisa Ling did a show on homelessness in the midst of the housing crisis. And let’s not ignore the fact that renters of single-family homes take extra risks, as well. The major cause of homelessness is plain and simple. It’s due to a...

Alternatives To Becoming Homeless: 7 Housing Options That Will Save You Money

Social Security benefits are likely to get a decent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), but it won't be record-breaking. Beneficiaries should be able to earn more before risking having some of their Social Security withheld. Higher earners should prepare to lose more of their money to Social Security taxes. Whether you're collecting...

Prediction: These 3 Changes Are Coming to Social Security in 2025

FinanceBuzz

Are you paying more than you should in property taxes? Learn the art of legal tax reduction with these foolproof methods for homeowners.

14 Totally Legal Ways To Lower Your Property Taxes

If you receive Social Security benefits, you probably look forward to the fall, when you learn about the annual COLA increase for the following year and see how much more money you'll get per month. Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts how much it pays in benefits to account...

Here's How Much Experts Predict Your Social Security Check Will Increase in 2025

Arkansas State

Little Rock, AR

A Little Rock physician faces a hearing Thursday before the Arkansas State Medical Board over allegations of sexually abusing a former employee and improperly prescribing opioids to patients. Dr. Alonzo Williams, a gastroenterologist licensed in Arkansas since 1979, has been accused of a range of misdeeds over the past three...

Little Rock gastroenterologist has 30-year history of complaints against him, records show

Ann Arbor, MI

A temporary, pandemic-era expansion of the Child Tax Credit improved housing affordability for families with low incomes, according to University of Michigan research. The study by Natasha Pilkauskas and Katherine Michelmore, associate professors of public policy, and Nicole Kovski, a former U-M postdoctoral fellow now at the University of Wisconsin, found that parents who got the monthly credit were less likely to owe past-due rent or mortgage payments and they were less likely to need to move because they couldn't afford their housing. It also allowed parents to gain residential independence from partners they were living with and reduce the number of people residing in their household, likely decreasing household crowding.

Child Tax Credit expansion boosted housing affordability and stability, study shows

The Motley Fool

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

Retirement Daily

Investing in rental properties can be a great way to generate passive income.

3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Investing in Rental Properties

Los Angeles, CA

Military.com

Homeless veterans who were wounded, injured or became sick during their time in uniform will no longer have their disability benefits counted against them in the struggle to find affordable housing.In the face of an ongoing class-action suit brought by veterans in Los Angeles, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, announced Thursday that the rule, which counted service-connected disability benefits as income in deciding whether veterans qualified for housing vouchers, is being scrapped.In a press release, HUD said that the policy change will help more veterans receive assistance under the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)...

Housing Agency Scraps Catch-22-Type Rule That Kept Disabled Homeless Vets from Receiving Rent Vouchers

ABLE accounts provide a tax-advantaged way for disabled individuals to save money. Yet 10 years after Congress first created these accounts, many eligible individuals still aren't using them. Several new congressional proposals aim to raise awareness of the accounts and make it easier to put money in them. Congress enacted...

New bill proposals aim to make it easier for disabled individuals to save money

SmartAsset

Owning a rental property business can be lucrative, but getting one started takes careful planning and execution. Begin by crafting a detailed business plan to outline your goals and strategies. Next, learn how to analyze properties, focusing on market trends, potential rental income and expenses. Once you’ve bought a property, manage it effectively to ensure […] The post How to Start a Rental Property Business in 7 Steps appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Start a Rental Property Business in 7 Steps

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Following decades of grievances, the federal government on Thursday changed a policy that disqualified some disabled veterans from receiving subsidized housing. The new policy raises the limit on how much income a veteran can earn to qualify for housing assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s supportive housing program.

More disabled homeless veterans may qualify for subsidized housing

New Jersey State

The bill signed by acting Gov. Tahesha Way Thursday bars employers from using a worker's immigration status to prevent the worker from complaining about unfair or illegal labor practices. (Courtesy of the state of New Jersey) Employers who try to cover up labor violations by threatening their workers based on...

Acting governor signs law strengthening job protections for immigrant workers

Home sweet home just got a whole lot sweeter. American families can now score up to $14,000 in rebates for making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. This revolutionary policy is putting money back in your pocket while helping create a cleaner, healthier future for all.

New government program wants to give you $14K to remodel your home — and it will help you save big on your monthly bills

GOBankingRates

There's no denying that the current economy is changing everyone's long-term plans. With inflation driving up costs like mortgage rates and rental prices, housing costs are already squeezing...

6 Things the Middle Class Will Struggle To Afford by the End of 2025

Maine State

Supporters and some opponents of gun safety reforms rallied at the State House on January 3, 2024, less than three months after Maine's deadliest mass shooting. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star) Friday marks 90 days since the end of the last legislative session in Maine, which means new...

Here are some of the new laws that could most affect Mainers’ lives

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How Michigan can break down barriers to safe, affordable housing

Having a secure and healthy place to live means brighter futures for kids, families and communities, but far too many Michiganders cannot afford this very basic...

How Michigan can break down barriers to safe, affordable housing

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