Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the Consumer Protection Bureau of the FTC.
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Credit card fraud only impacts a fraction of one percent of all purchases, according to data from the Federal Reserve, but it represents one of the biggest concerns among consumers. What consumers generally don’t know is that they’re shielded from liability for unauthorized transactions made…
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Average Credit Card Debt:Average Per Person: $6,735Average Per Household: $11,507Total Credit Card Debt: $1.39 TrillionYear Over Year: 0.4% Up
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The WalletHub Economic Index increased by nearly 5% between March 2025 and March 2026. This means consumers are more confident about their financial outlook this month than they were at the same time last year.
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TransUnion and Equifax are two of the three major credit bureaus, with Experian being the third. Both TransUnion and Equifax collect information about how consumers manage their financial obligations and generate credit scores and reports based on this information, which lenders use to deter…
Nebraska is the eighth-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Virginia is the fifth-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Wisconsin is the third-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the Consumer Protection Bureau of the FTC.
Easter is a big consumer holiday that rakes in billions and gives Americans toothaches on an annual basis. In fact,
80% of Americanswill celebrate the holiday this year, and consumers are expected to spend nearly $25 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Outside of this consumerism, though, Easter is an especially important day for Christians everywhere.
Each April, Uncle Sam claims a portion of the previous year’s earnings. Because the tax code is so complex, it can be difficult for the average person to understand exactly how they’re affected. One helpful measure that simplifies things is the “tax burden.” Unlike tax rates, which can differ significantly depending on an individual’s situation, tax burden looks at the share of total personal income that residents pay in state and local taxes. This burden isn’t the same across the United States.
Where you live can have a major impact on your health. Some cities encourage wellness by improving access to fresh, nutritious food and recreational spaces. Others focus on keeping health care affordable or maintaining clean, safe parks for residents. When these essential factors are overlooked, maintaining good health becomes much more challenging.
Cozad Public Schools's Afterzone and preschool programs have experienced a ride in tuition due to reformatting and grant refusals.
Wildfires have ravaged Nebraska in recent weeks, with the largest in the state’s history, the Morrill Fire, and three other major fires having burned more than 700,000 acres.
Jocelyn Brasher, Democrat for Attorney General will be attending the Dawson County Democrats Convention on Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Public Library in the Benthack Room., 907 N. Washington St., in Lexington.
LEXINGTON — Over 60 people showed up to the Lexington Public Library March 31 for the book launch of "Priscilla Quill's Treasury of Animal Stories."
While budget bills are the only type of legislation the governor has the power to line-item veto, Gov. Jim Pillen signed the mid-biennium budget adjustment package into law without any objections.
In a sit-down interview with the Journal Star Tuesday, Republican Rep. Mike Flood said Congress needs to be briefed on military operations in Iran after President Donald Trump escalated the conflict.
The Counsel for Discipline has moved for the temporary suspension of an Omaha attorney suspected of using AI in a brief to the Nebraska Supreme Court in a divorce case.
At 11:30 p.m. Monday, the University Police Department received a call from a city campus student reporting a male near the East Campus Union with a rifle.
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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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In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.
Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.
Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.
While budget bills are the only type of legislation the governor has the power to line-item veto, Gov. Jim Pillen signed the mid-biennium budget adjustment package into law without any objections.
In a sit-down interview with the Journal Star Tuesday, Republican Rep. Mike Flood said Congress needs to be briefed on military operations in Iran after President Donald Trump escalated the conflict.
We reached out to candidates in contested primary election races and asked them to provide biographical information and answer questions relevant to the offices they seek.
Jocelyn Brasher, Democrat for Attorney General will be attending the Dawson County Democrats Convention on Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Public Library in the Benthack Room., 907 N. Washington St., in Lexington.