Half of Americans Would Go Broke in a Month If They Lost Their Income
In a recent surveyed of 1,000 Americans, more than half say that if they lose their jobs, they will run out of money after just one month.
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Flee West Virginia as Soon as Possible
West Virginia can be found or near the bottom of many lists of the worst states to live in. It may be time for people to leave the troubled state if they can.
Black Unemployment 68% Higher Than White
The BLS put out its THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — SEPTEMBER 2023 figures. They were better than expected. “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 336,000 in September, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8…
Navigating Retirement: Balancing Immediate Needs and Future Gains
While nearly three-quarters of investors who are not yet retired see the benefits of waiting until age 70 to access their money, only 10% say they plan to actually do so.
Indebted Nation: Strategies to Escape the Sinkhole
Debt has been at the forefront of American life this year.
The State With The Highest Divorce Rate
Almost 700,000 people get divorced each year, causing havoc with family finances and crippling children emotionally and financially. Over a longer measurement period, almost four in ten marriages end in divorce. The rate varies…
Montana Property Tax Rebate Deadline Extended to Oct. 2
The Montana Department of Revenue has extended the deadline to claim the property tax rebate by one day.
New Massachusetts Child Tax Credit Is Much More Generous
The proposed $1 billion bill has something for everyone, including renters, individuals, families and seniors.
$1,050 Middle Class Tax Refund From California Still Going Out: Who Will Get It?
A significant number of California residents have not yet received this refund despite being eligible.
$250 Property Tax Rebate From Northampton County Proposed for Volunteer Firefighters, EMS
Volunteer firefighters and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, may soon get a tax rebate.
America’s Poorest State
A recent Census Bureau analysis reveals that this southern state has the lowest average household income.
This State Has The State Taxes In America
Based on an analysis by the Tax Foundation, state taxes collected per capita in 2021 were $3,831. That year’s median household income was $70,784, probably $55,000 after federal and local taxes and Social Security…
What If Social Security Overpays You?
The Social Security Administration works round the clock to ensure it sends the right amount of money to the right person, but, given the size and complexity of the program, overpayments can happen.
Growing Support to Make Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent
Support is again growing for expanding the child tax credit.
$750 Fairfax County Guaranteed Income Program: Application Process Starts This Week
Eligible households soon will be able to apply for the Fairfax County guaranteed income program.