South Carolina State

While Social Security benefits can be a lifeline for people in need of financial support, those payments are surprisingly vulnerable. About 70,000 Social Security recipients see their benefits revoked each year, according to a June 8 report from NPR. Whether you're on Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental...

Thousands Lose Their Social Security Benefits Each Year. Here's How It Can Happen

The Motley Fool

The purchasing power of a Social Security dollar simply isn't what it once was.

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Shaping Up to Be a Lose-Lose Scenario for Retirees

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Although any increase is beneficial, seniors may find the projected COLA is still lacking.

The Social Security COLA for 2025 Is Shaping Up to Be a Double-Edged Sword, but It Could Be Worse

Stacker

Benzinga explains several types of annuities and how they can generate monthly income and financial security.

How much cash can a $300,000 annuity generate for me each month?

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

Alabama State

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The beginning of 2024 brought good news to certain minimum wage workers, as 22 states and 38 cities and counties raised their own minimums above the federal minimum. As CBS News reported, the pay...

How Much Minimum Wage Will Go Up Every Year Through 2028

New York City, NY

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Retirement: A magical time of life when you no longer (necessarily) have to work for your money. Instead, decades of hard work coupled with saving and smart investments should mean that your money now...

7 Things You Should Never Do in Retirement

Are you up to date on Social Security? Here's some news you may have missed.

3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2024

Thomas County, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Friendship Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist congregation in Thomas County, established near the Florida line a few miles south of present-day Metcalfe. Its first congregants met in a log structure at least as early as the late 1830s. The earliest burial I can find in the cemetery located adjacent to the original church dates […]

Friendship Baptist Church, 1888, Metcalfe

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

Saving for retirement is non-negotiable and a 401(K) is an excellent tool for building a sizable nest egg and securing your financial future. However, too much of a good thing has its downsides, and...

I’m a Retirement Expert: Why You’ll Regret Putting Too Much Money in Your 401(K)

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Age 65 is a major transition for many individuals as they shift to thinking about retirement and begin to contemplate benefits like Social Security and Medicare. Retirement planning means you’ll have to consider taxes, healthcare, your retirement budget and more. With $1.5 million in an IRA and two Social Security payments to rely on, a […] The post We’re 65 With $1.5 Million in an IRA and $4,200 Per Month in Social Security. What’s Our Retirement Budget? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

We're 65 With $1.5 Million in an IRA and $4,200 Per Month in Social Security. What's Our Retirement Budget?

Houston, TX

Massachusetts State

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Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

Kingston, MA

A local business has announced a convenient way to find unique and handmade gifts! 4GoodVibes Gift Shop & Boutique, whose Kingston location prides itself in being the largest handmade gift shop in Massachusetts, has announced they're hosting a virtual craft market. This virtual event is perfect for those looking to get their shopping done without leaving the house, while also supporting local creators and makers.

Largest Handmade Gift Shop in Massachusetts Announces Virtual Craft Market

For some people, it's worth it to consider moving.

41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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How many hours do South Carolinians have to work to afford rent? New numbers show increase

South Carolinians earning minimum wage must...

How many hours do South Carolinians have to work to afford rent? New numbers show increase

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