Finder reports on evolving money trends from TikTok, revealing the societal anxieties around finances, spending behaviors, and the push for openness in budgeting.
- Jae Shin for Caribou
Caribou reports Americans overpay $54 billion annually on car loans.
- Catherine Achey for TD
TD reports financial pressure significantly impacts U.S. relationships and life decisions, causing delays in major goals and prompting family support.
- John Stevenson for The Guaranteed Retirement Guy
John Stevenson reports a survey revealing that lower-income Americans are more fearful of running out of retirement savings, contradicting the age-based anxiety trend.
- Gary Milkwick for 1-800Accountant
1-800Accountant reports that as 1099 work increases, millions of Americans face new tax rules, including a raised reporting threshold for businesses.
- Erik J. Martin for TheZebra.com
TheZebra.com reports that homeowners need to ensure their insurance covers rebuilding costs and additional living expenses due to wildfires.
- Mallika Mitra for Current
Current reports on recovering financially after summer spending with five actions: cancel unused subscriptions, boost savings rates, trim budgets, increase 401(k) contributions, and max out Roth IRA contributions.
Vaccinations are some of the most valuable contributions to modern medicine. They have drastically reduced the prevalence of
certain diseases, including polio, tetanus, measles and chickenpox. One disease, smallpox, has even been
eradicated completely, with no natural cases since 1977. Most recently, we developed vaccines for COVID-19, which drastically cut down cases and deaths, allowing the country to get back to normal.
Happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors. We can influence it somewhat by approaching situations positively or choosing to spend time with people we love, doing activities we enjoy. However, other things out of our control, like the cost-of-living crisis or ongoing economic uncertainty, can also take a toll, with only
44%of Americans saying they are “very satisfied” with their lives.
Alabama is the sixth-least happy state, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the 50 states across 30 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate.
Wyoming is the eighth-least happy state, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the 50 states across 30 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate.
Oregon is the ninth-least happy state, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the 50 states across 30 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate.
Texas is the 35th-happiest state, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the 50 states across 30 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate.
Illinois is the 26th-happiest state, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the 50 states across 30 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate.
Lexington Public Schools will host a new community meeting designed to promote community involvement following each monthly school board meeting.
HOLDREGE — The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation Board of Directors held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, highlighted by water savings achievements and a vote to approve the irrigation water rates along with a normal delivery schedule for the 2027 irrigation season.
KEARNEY — CHI Health Good Samaritan is enhancing cardiac care for the region with the introduction of remote pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, leading-edge technology designed to help patients manage heart failure from the comfort of their own homes.
LINCOLN — As Nebraska football returns to Memorial Stadium Saturday, Sept. 12, for the first night game of the season, and the Nebraska Volleyball team hosts Georgia Tech, thousands of fans are expected in Lincoln.
Hundreds of colorful paper cranes fill Sam Butalla’s hospital room at Bryan East. He can’t see the cranes, but to his family, they represent support and healing.
John Kimmel is opening Hobby Beacon, a space for people to play tabletop games. The store had a soft opening Saturday.
A 25-year-old woman and her 20-year-old brother died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near Bennington that occurred when a sedan failed to yield for a stop sign.
An arrest last week for first-degree murder in the Aug. 16 shooting death of a 34-year-old man means the Omaha Police Department has only one homicide case unsolved for 2026.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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A Dawson County man has been convicted by a jury of first-degree sexual assault of a child and could face up to life in prison.
Lincoln police held a briefing Friday morning on two suspicious deaths this week: Amber Spencer, who died from injuries sustained in a camper fire Wednesday, and a 67-year-old Lincoln man found dead Thursday near First and M streets.
A 25-year-old Lexington man has been arrested for first-degree sexual assault.
A large police presence amassed Thursday evening and into early Friday morning near North 38th and Fort Streets in Omaha after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home, following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall.
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood and former diplomat Chris Backemeyer agreed Friday to a 7 p.m. Sept. 23 debate co-hosted by Nebraska Public Media, KRVN Rural Radio and The World-Herald.
Nebraska lawmakers are not going all in on President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend just yet.
Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced Friday he has certified the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Three statewide ballot measures will be included.
Anti-gambling advocates on Thursday criticized the ballot measure to legalize, tax and regulate online sports betting as a danger to Nebraskans. Supporters of the measure say it offers tax relief.