New Jersey State

Keeping up with rising home energy costs can be tough, especially when household bills, like electric and groceries, continue to increase. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average energy prices were 29.9% greater in June 2024 compared to June 2020. Caring.com reveals that this, combined with other rising expenses, leaves many low- and moderate-income seniors as well as those on fixed incomes struggling to cover costs. Caring.com reveals that this, combined with other rising expenses, leaves many low- and moderate-income seniors as well as those on fixed incomes struggling to cover their household expenses.

Energy assistance benefits for seniors

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

(BPT) - Have you ever had to skip a fun event with friends due to a temporary lack of cash? If you find it challenging to get through each pay period without running out of money, you're not alone. According to a recent CNBC/Survey Monkey survey, 65% of Americans currently live paycheck to paycheck.

Payday pains: How to get better control of your money

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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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

One group is seeking an emergency injunction citing the Supreme Court’s repeal of the Chevron Doctrine

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

Crystal River, FL

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Nevada State

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Lots of retirees decide that after hanging up their work boots and clocking in for decades at a job, it is time for a change of pace. That could involve a move, a downsizing of homes or a collection...

10 Worst States for Retirees To Rent in the Next 5 Years

(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

North Carolina State

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Americans are some of the most overweight people in the world, not just stereotypically but statistically too. In fact, nearly 42% of U.S. adults are obese, and it’s costing us. Unfortunately, the extra pounds have inflated the costs of obesity-related medical treatment to approximately $190.2 billion a year and annual productivity losses due to work absenteeism to around $4.3 billion.

North Carolina City Has Been Named The Fattest City in the State

Retirement is a major topic in the world. People in the United States are concerned about the future of Social Security, given its expected insolvency -- meaning the program wouldn't be able to pay...

The Average Retirement Age in 2024: US vs. Japan

A common financial rule of thumb is to keep three to six months' worth of living expenses in savings to serve as an emergency fund. For the average family, that now amounts to over $33,000, according...

You Should Have $33K in Your Emergency Savings Fund: Here’s How To Get There

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Kiplinger

If you pay tuition for someone else directly to a college, graduate school, preschool or private school, that money is not subject to the gift tax.

Direct Tuition Payments: A Tax-Efficient Way to Pay for School

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

It was a multibillion-dollar strike, so stealthy and precise that the only visible sign was a notice that suddenly vanished from a government website. In August 2017, a federal agency with sweeping powers over the health care industry posted a notice informing insurance companies that they weren’t allowed to charge physicians a fee when the companies paid the doctors for their work. Six months later, that statement disappeared without explanation.

The hidden fee costing doctors millions every year

Trusts can be very complicated. Sometimes, it is good to “put the grass down where the sheep can eat it.” As such, this column will give a broad overview of the common components of a trust. No matter the kind of trust you have, it must include these five elements:

Understand 5 parts of a trust and how they work

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

California State

- Advertisement - A controversial bill that would expand the eligibility of California’s Dream for All, a first-time homebuyer down payment assistance program, to undocumented immigrants has passed the California Senate and is facing increased scrutiny. AB 1840, now up for a vote in the California Senate, would expand...

Controversial bill to expand Dream for All eligibility to undocumented immigrants passes California Senate

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David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation Hits $3M Financial Aid Mark

Over the past 14 years and eight months, David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation has provided financial assistance, wellness resources and support to 3,046 New Jersey...

David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation Hits $3M Financial Aid Mark

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