NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.
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Household debt nationwide totals $18.8 trillion, the highest number on record, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Comparing a cash-out refinance versus an unsecured debt consolidation loan for high credit card debt? Learn how home equity, debt consolidation rates, interest rates, and loan terms may affect your debt relief strategy.
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Back-to-school season is almost upon us and planning your list ahead of time will help you keep expenses to a minimum and help you stay within your budget. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
- Ann Saphir and Michael S. Derby Reuters
The decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range drew dissents from three of the 12 policymakers, who "preferred" a quarter-percentage-point hike.
- Ahmed Aboulenein Reuters
WASHINGTON — Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing Wednesday, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination and accusing Republican Sen. Rand Paul of an "unhinged" campaign to see him imprisoned.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington is the seventh-most fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
Nevada is the fourth-most fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
Illinois is the third-most fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.
Community colleges offer students the ability to get higher education without having as much financial strain. During the 2025 to 2026 academic year,
tuition and feesfor full-time, in-state enrollment at a public two-year college averaged just $4,150 per year. Compare that to $11,950 at a public four-year institution and $45,000 at a four-year private school.
University education is out of reach for many Americans, but thanks to community colleges, higher education is more accessible than ever. Compared with public four-year institutions, where tuition and fees cost
almost three times as muchon average, community colleges offer significant savings for students.
Choosing where to live is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. From housing costs and job opportunities to education, safety and overall quality of life, there are many factors to weigh. Lifestyle preferences matter, too, whether you're looking for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions or a climate that suits you.
Browse through the latest Southeast Nebraska employment postings and find your next career.
There are 2,048 Waffle Houses in America, but you’ll have to go to Kansas City to eat the Southern breakfast food that has made the chain a staple across the South.
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Gothenburg’s annual free Christian concert, Livin’ Out Loud, occurred Saturday, Aug. 15, with a worship service following on Sunday.
Nine days after his Democratic opponent launched the ad war in Nebraska's CD2, GOP Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding kicked off the TV part of his general election campaign Thursday.
As the Trump administration works to eliminate regulations for Head Start programs across the country, some Lincoln advocates worry that the move will harm the city's poorest children and families.
"To put it bluntly, this is just one of the worst crimes a person can commit," the prosecutor said. "And Mr. Koder did it on multiple occasions."
Calliope and broad-tailed hummingbirds have appeared at a new garden in southeast Lincoln planted just for them.
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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.
A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.
An Overton man is being charged with first-degree sexual assault after a Sunday incident.
As the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares resumed Tuesday, the defendant was back on the stand questioned by Defense Attorney David Tarrell in a re-direct.
Nine days after his Democratic opponent launched the ad war in Nebraska's CD2, GOP Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding kicked off the TV part of his general election campaign Thursday.
The Disability Alliance of Nebraska said while a contractor reviews the interRAI assessment tool used to determine disabled Nebraskans' level of need, anyone whose funding was reduced should receive their former funding.
Jessica Flanagain, the political consigliere of Sen. Pete Ricketts, said she did not help former Republican-turned-nonpartisan Brett Lindstrom gather signatures for his gubernatorial bid.
The top leader of national Dems' political and fundraising push to reclaim the House visited Nebraska's 2nd District on Wednesday to boost support for Democratic nominee Denise Powell.