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Before the general election, former prime minister Rishi Sunak was asked on TV why he “hated pensioners”. After her recent speech in parliament, the same question might be directed at Chancellor Rachel Reeves. She has launched an assault on pensioners in England and Wales akin to the classic boxing “one-two”.

A double whammy of winter fuel payment cuts and scrapping a planned cap on social care costs is set to hit older people

The Guardian

Government urges pensioners to check their eligibility for credit which will also qualify recipients for winter fuel support

Ministers launch pension credit campaign after restricting winter fuel payments

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NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

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

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making changes to its payment schedule for August and September. This will affect millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits, particularly those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Typically, SSI benefits are paid on the first of each month. However, when the first...

Early SSI payments scheduled for August

A new poll finds that nearly 40% of Americans worry about paying the bills “most or all of the time”—which is even higher than during the 2008 financial crisis. The poll—from CNN, of all places—found that 39% of Americans worry about paying the bills most or all of the time.

OVERDUE: Nearly 40% of Us Can’t Pay Our Bills

September’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will be given to millions of beneficiaries in 14 days. The September SSI payments are distributed on Sept. 1 and are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that impact their income, according to the Social Security Administration. Applicants who...

Social Security update: September direct payment worth $943 goes out in 14 days

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Vice President Kamala Harris announced a proposal that would greatly increase the child tax credit. Learn why time is of the essence for both presidential tickets.

VP Harris proposes expanding child tax credit up to $6,000 per kid

The Independent

All domestic flights were grounded for two hours due to suspended security checks

Missing pair of scissors leads to dozens of flights being cancelled and hundreds delayed

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Create a holiday haven for your plants and they will prosper, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

How to keep your greenery thriving during late-summer getaways

 The family of Stephen Chamberlain, the co-defendant in the US trial of missing tycoon Mike Lynch, said he would be “deeply missed” after he was hit by a car and died at the weekend.Cambridgeshire Police said 52-year-old Mr Chamberlain died in hospital after he was struck by a car in Stretham on Saturday.A statement from his lawyer said he was hit “while out running”.It comes as Mr Lynch was confirmed as one of the six tourists missing on Monday after the Bayesian luxury yacht sank in a tornado off the coast of Sicily.(Stephen) was an amazing individual whose only...

Tributes paid to Mike Lynch fraud trial co-defendant who was hit by car and died

 Stunning new images of the moon have been beamed back to Earth from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Juice mission showing some sign of real colour differences on the lunar surface.On Monday night the spacecraft began performing a the first ever fly-by of its kind on a shortcut to Jupiter via Venus.First it used the moon’s gravity, and then on Tuesday night it will use the Earth’s, as a natural brake – slowing itself down and then sling-shotting on to the next phase of its journey.During this risky manoeuvre, Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) managed to capture some pictures...

New stunning images of the moon taken during first ever fly-by

 Madeira’s flights are returning to a normal schedule after wildfires caused delays, cancellations and diversions.The fires that broke out around six days ago in the rural area of Ribeira Brava continued to blaze through 3,000 hectares of forest to the neighbouring municipality of Camara de Lobos and close to the popular beach area of Ponta do Sol.As the fire service tried to tame the fires, around 160 people were evacuated on Sunday out of the affected areas as a precaution. So far, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.The Portuguese island is a popular holiday destination for tourists in...

Tourists left stranded at Madeira Airport after flights cancelled due to wildfires

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For many people, early retirement means 62. This is the age they can start withdrawing money from their retirement accounts and receive Social Security. For example, let's assume an individual with $425,000 in a Roth IRA, a $1,000 monthly pension, and expect $1,600 in Social Security. Is it going to be enough? As often in […] The post I’m 62 With $425k in a Roth IRA and $2,600 per Month between Social Security and Pension. Can I Retire Now? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

I'm 62 With $425k in a Roth IRA and $2,600 per Month between Social Security and Pension. Can I Retire Now?

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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

 A woman is facing trial accused of battering her 72-year-old landlord to death and stabbing his pet cat called Snow.Habiba Naveed, 34, is charged with the murder of lawyer Christopher Brown and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal on the evening of August 14.The Metropolitan Police had launched an investigation after Mr Brown’s body was discovered at the home he shared with Ms Naveed in Polsted Road, Lewisham, south-east London.The house cat, Snow, was also found dead having been stabbed in the neck.Mr Brown’s other tenant is believed to have raised the alarm and called 999 on his...

Woman accused of murdering landlord, 72, and stabbing pet cat

The actress and former Strictly Come Dancing winner will host Channel 4’s Afternoon Live alongside Clare Balding from inside the Athletes’ Village.

Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history as deaf Paralympics coverage host

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Pensioners are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for pension credit, which qualifies them for the winter fuel payment worth up to £300.

Ministers urge pension credit sign-up as winter fuel payments scaled back

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