The official COLA announcement is not expected until later this month, but the latest forecasts offer an early look at what beneficiaries could see.
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- Daniel Azzoli for CreditFresh
CreditFresh reports that Halloween expenses are rising, with families facing higher costs for candy, costumes, and decorations.
- Courtney Alev for Credit Karma
Credit Karma reports that money is the top source of stress for Americans, impacting mental health, with many seeking tools for better financial management.
- Cole Tretheway for Freedom Debt Relief
Freedom Debt Relief reports smart ways to pay off student loans, emphasizing extra payments, loan forgiveness programs, budgeting, and employer assistance to manage debt effectively.
- Anthony Crudele for NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader reports that experienced stock traders can transition to futures by understanding contract mechanics, margin requirements, and practicing with micro futures to manage risk effectively.
- Robert Dietz, CFA for Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Bernstein Private Wealth Management reports Social Security reforms are likely, but benefits won't disappear and that wealthy taxpayers should plan strategically for potential changes.
- Jeff Temple for Temple Injury Law
Temple Injury Law reports that car insurance payout times vary by state, often depending on claim acceptance and documentation, leading to different timelines.
A college degree is a substantial investment in your future that can lead to better job opportunities. Unfortunately, many students find themselves with a pile of debt from pursuing their degree. Around 42.6 million Americans owe a collective
$1.72 trillionin student loans. That comes out to an average of nearly $40,500 of debt for each borrower.
Wealth Enhancement reports that turning 55 introduces key financial changes, including penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals, increased contribution limits, and crucial retirement planning opportunities.
Jewelers Mutual Group reports that jewelry insurance covers loss, theft, damage, and disappearance, with specific exclusions for wear and tear or intentional damage.
“Green” living means engaging in cleaner, more sustainable habits in order to preserve the planet as much as possible, and around
58%of Americans believe protecting the environment should be prioritized above economic growth. Clean energy and other “green” practices, such as recycling programs and urban agriculture, help create jobs and benefit both the environment and public health, all of which contribute to America’s bottom line. Recognizing those advantages, cities across the U.S. have increased their sustainability efforts and benefited economically.
Achieve reports that federal student loan repayments resumed in September 2023, leaving borrowers struggling.
Jewelers Mutual Group reports that standard homeowners or renters insurance often undercovers jewelry, with typical theft caps of $1,000 to $1,500.
Not everyone is drawn to the bright lights and crowds of big cities. In fact,
almost halfof Americans (47%) say they would prefer to live in the suburbs, compared with 24% who prefer urban areas and 23% who favor rural communities. For those who value more space, fewer degrees of separation and shorter commutes, small-city living can offer plenty of advantages. Of course, smaller cities come with some tradeoffs, too, including fewer restaurant choices and shorter business hours.
Southwest Iowa search crews combed miles of creek Friday for a missing man whose vehicle was pulled from the water after flash flooding washed out a nearby road section.
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Dawson County commissioners met Wednesday morning for a final review of the proposed 2026-27 budget and property tax request.
COZAD — “Benny Strong” and “Benny-Fit” have become familiar slogans in Cozad over the past few months as the community has rallied to support one of its own.
An Omaha funeral home was placed on two years’ probation for cremating three unclaimed bodies before the business was licensed. Douglas County's acting coroner explains how it got the bodies.
Lincoln police responded to the crash around 10 a.m. at Vine Street and North Antelope Valley Parkway, where a bicyclist was hit by a car.
Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn have each been forced to play defense recently in a battle of ads from political action committees unattached to either campaign.
Federal prosecutors allege that Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre was a key leader of a jackpotting scheme to defraud banks of millions of dollars stolen over time from American ATMs.
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LEXINGTON — On Sept. 14, Gov. Jim Pillen, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, and Attorney General Mike Hilgers praised the Nebraska State Patrol following two high-profile criminal interdiction cases this month.
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.
Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn have each been forced to play defense recently in a battle of ads from political action committees unattached to either campaign.
Sen. Robert Hallstrom is taking up a longtime legislative fight to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance tax after former Sen. Rob Clements left office.
The emergency declaration will allow state resources to be used to address the flooding and will help coordinate responses from state and federal agencies.
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