New Jersey State

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

The Week

You can't escape property taxes, but you can make the bills a bit more manageable

4 ways to lower your property tax bill

Ohio State

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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

The Motley Fool

Spousal Social Security benefits can provide a lot of money, but they're not always your best option.

You Might Not Get a Spousal Social Security Benefit Even if You're Eligible -- and That's Not So Bad

TheStreet

When it comes to social security benefits, a few key factors impact how much financial assistance you'll receive. Here's what you need to know to maximize your benefits in 2024.

Age, lifetime income, and policy changes may impact how much you'll receive in Social Security benefits.

Spousal benefits are an important part of Social Security. Here are some nuances all couples need to be aware of.

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

FinanceBuzz

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

Many provisions of the 2017 tax law are set to expire at the end of 2025. Advocates are already attempting to convince Congress to extend or make permanent key provisions, even as concerns about the growing budget deficit make policymakers look carefully at major tax exemptions, deductions and other breaks.

A tax deduction business owners love is set to expire at end of 2025

Florida State

Miami, FL

NewsNation

Some condominium owners have seen fees of more than $100,000.

Florida retirees swamped with condo repair costs

Colorado State

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

South Carolina State

103.5 WEZL

The recall comes after consumer reports of metal wire found inside the products.

Frozen Food Recalled In South Carolina For Possible 'Metal' Contamination

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Hawaii State

A high cost of living is quickly becoming an everyday concern for Americans. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index rose by about 0.4% in March of this year. The cost of living continues to rise for Americans, but certain states have a higher cost...

22 States With the Highest Cost of Living. Americans Looking to Move State Borders, Beware

Don't assume those benefits will hit your bank account, no questions asked.

Why Your Social Security Payments May No Longer Be Safe

The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security won't be announced until October, but projections based on the July CPI placed it slightly lower than the June projections.

Retirees Might Not Get the Social Security "Raise" They Hoped for in 2025

The most popular claiming age for Social Security hasn't changed since its inception. Many see full retirement age as the best choice, striking a middle ground. This increasingly popular claiming age could be the best option for you, though. About half of retirees claim at one of these three ages.

Here Are the Most Popular Ages to Claim Social Security and Their Average Monthly Benefits

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Oregon State

SmartAsset

A small estate affidavit in Oregon allows heirs to transfer a deceased person's assets without going through a lengthy probate process. This can facilitate asset distribution in a way that minimizes time and legal expenses. To initiate the process, the heir or executor must file a small estate affidavit with the probate court at least […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oregon appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oregon

GOBankingRates

Living on Social Security isn't easy, especially when the average retirement benefits check is around $1,870 a month. And with costs rising everywhere, making that money stretch can feel like a...

Did the value of your home go up in Richland County? Here’s how that could impact your property taxes

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