Elkton, VA

Shenandoah, VA

Columbus, OH

Frenzied discussions are circulating a potential Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stimulus payment that could put $8700 in the pockets of American families. With charitable interpretations of recent tax law adjustments at play, it is essential to disentangle fact from hopeful fiction. This analysis offers a granular look at the situation unfolding across the nation.

Is the IRS Really Giving an $8700 Stimulus Check to Americans?

The US Sun

AUTOMATIC payments will be made in a few weeks to Amazon workers eligible for part of a $3 million settlement. It comes after the company faced a class-action lawsuit that alleged Amazon underpaid workers who did overtime, in violation of state laws. The suit claimed that workers who had a...

Amazon will now automatically pay Americans $565.43 after deadline passed to opt out – and no receipt is necessary

CBS News

Reality TV star Julie Chrisley's sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion was thrown out Friday by federal appeals judges, who ordered a lower court to redo her punishment over what the appellate panel called a "narrow issue."Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, who earned fame for the show "Chrisley Knows Best" that chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family, were convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. The Chrisleys were also found guilty of tax evasion by hiding their earnings while showcasing an extravagant lifestyle.The couple's accountant, Peter Tarantino, stood trial...

Julie Chrisley's sentence in bank fraud and tax evasion case thrown out

West Springfield, MA

East Longmeadow, MA

A Massachusetts luxury home builder has pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion and mortgage fraud. Kent Pecoy, who owned and operated Kent Pecoy & Sons, Construction Inc., a West Springfield-based company specializing in commercial and luxury home construction, admitted to defrauding the United States and falsifying documents to secure a mortgage for a client.

Luxury home builder faces 35 years in prison for mortgage fraud, tax evasion

Massachusetts State

Jason Pecoy, a project manager at Kent Pecoy and Sons Construction Inc., was convicted by a federal jury in Massachusetts for conspiring to defraud the United States. The case involved Pecoy, his father, Kent Pecoy, and Kevin Kennedy, who operated two municipal golf courses and purchased two custom-built homes from Kent Pecoy’s company. The conspiracy aimed to conceal income from the IRS through cash transactions.

Construction Company Project Manager Convicted of Tax Conspiracy

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Detroit, MI

William A. Smith, 51, the former Chief Financial Officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, was charged with Bank Fraud and Wire Fraud in a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced. The charges arose out of what is alleged to be a years-long scheme by Smith to embezzle Conservancy funds for his own use.

Former Nonprofit Chief Financial Officer Charged With Embezzling Tens of Millions of Dollars

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

If you're thinking of living on your own, you'll need to make about $45,000 per year in most states just to get by. That's roughly the median income needed to cover basic expenses, according to a new analysis by SmartAsset, which looked at estimates for housing, transportation, health care, taxes and other common expenses, as tracked by the MIT Living Wage calculator.

The salary a single person needs to make ends meet in every U.S. state

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

FinanceBuzz

If you’re considering a career change, there are some great options that require little experience.

12 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Lot of Experience

The IRS has decided to permanently implement its Direct File electronic filing system following a successful pilot, aiming to provide a no-cost option for straightforward tax filers while facing criticism over concerns about IRS control and potential future changes. IRS Makes Direct File Permanent Despite Controversy and Debate. According to...

$90 Million in Refunds and $5.6 Million in Savings: IRS Makes Direct File Electronic Filing System Permanent – What You Need To Know!

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

The Motley Fool

Got some cash put aside for unplanned expenses? See why you should resist the impulse to lock it up in a CD.

Never Put Your Emergency Fund in This Bank Account

Veterans Administration loans are excellent tools for current and former military members to realize their homeownership dreams. Most VA loans are offered as a partnership between private lenders and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, so they work a little differently than other mortgages—starting from when you first apply.

How to Apply for a VA Loan

Georgia State

Perry, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Peggy Bramblette recently reached out to let us know that the historic New Perry Hotel, perhaps the best-known symbol of this Middle Georgia town, was facing possible demolition. A week passed and I was not surprised to learn that the demolition is imminent. I’ve witnessed a long history of developers convincing local politicians to agree […]

Historic New Perry Hotel Facing Demolition

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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In July 2024, SSDI payments will be deposited on Wednesdays with specific dates determined by recipients’ birthdates as scheduled by the SSA. July 2024 SSDI Payment Schedule Based on Birth Dates The SSA distributes SSDI payments on three Wednesdays each month. For July 2024, the deposit dates are as follows: – July 10th: Beneficiaries born […]

July 2024 SSDI Deposit Dates: Schedule for Social Security Disability Payments

GOBankingRates

According to SmartAsset's 2024 "Salary Needed to Live Comfortably" report, the average American believes they need an annual household income of $96,500 to live comfortably. That's a big discrepancy...

6 Things You Should Not Spend Money On If You Make $60,000 a Year

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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Shenandoah man indicted for wire fraud: More than $200K stolen from employer

A Shenandoah man faces 20 years in prison after being indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing more than $200,000 from his former employer....

Shenandoah man indicted for wire fraud: More than $200K stolen from employer

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