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Selena Gomez becomes a billionaire and joins Taylor Swift

Selena Gomez has reached billionaire status. Instagram/@rarebeauty Check it out now! Selena Gomez is officially a billionaire: Bloomberg reported on Friday that the actress has a net worth of $1.3 billion. The outlet attributed the “major portion” of her money…

Lauren Boebert and Trisha Calvarese discuss the economy and veterans care

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert and her Democratic opponent Trisha Calvarese argued about veterans’ care, the national debt and the congressional record on Tuesday during their only scheduled debate in the race for the 4th Congressional District seat. Calvarese, a former…

Social Security contribution of up to USD 4,873, payable today

Today, a range of social security payments are paid out to selected groups of recipients. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an estimated 68 million Americans will receive some form of Social Security benefits each month in 2024. These…

Michigan Lottery introduces Detroit Lions-themed games just in time for football season

LANSING, Mich. (WNEM) – The Michigan Lottery is partnering with the Detroit Lions to celebrate the start of football season and give Michigan residents a chance to win big. Starting September 3, Michigan residents will have the opportunity to play…

Social Security payment schedule for September: Here’s when beneficiaries will receive their checks

Article FILE – Blank Social Security checks are fed through a printer at the U.S. Treasury Department’s printing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 11, 2005. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) The order Social Security pension, disability and survivor…

Will Social Security’s COLA increase in 2025? Forecast and calculator

Social Security COLA rises with increasing inflation pressure A look at Social Security’s adjustments for inflation, including the increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to 3% for 2025 and the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Every year, millions…

The end of the food sales tax ends today

TULSA, OKLAHOMA (KTUL) — A state food tax cut announced in February of this year will go into effect tomorrow for all Oklahoma residents. Tomorrow, relief efforts will begin in grocery stores for thousands of Oklahomans. A 4.5% government tax…

Grab the savings while you can! You pay no sales tax on items you can use year-round—not just during hurricane season.

From batteries to coolers to pet food and portable generators, there are many items you can purchase tax-free in Florida during Florida’s second sales tax-free disaster preparedness holiday this year. While you’ll want to make sure you’re stocked up on…

Property tax rates in Harris County could rise due to new law

HOUSTON — Harris County commissioners are heatedly debating a proposed increase in property tax rates. If approved, rates could rise 8%, a significant jump from the usual 3.5% cap. The proposed increase stems from a new exemption clause in the…

Wylie ISD school board approves budget and tax rate

The Wylie ISD school board on Monday approved a property tax increase of about 26 cents, meaning taxpayers will have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay their tax bills. During a special meeting, trustees approved the district’s new…