Florida State Offers $2 Billion in Unclaimed Property to Its Citizens

$2 Billion in Unclaimed Property

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, has revealed that his office currently holds around $2 billion in unclaimed property, including funds from inactive bank accounts, insurance and utility companies, and trust holdings. The state of Florida is urging its residents to check if they have any dormant bank accounts or unclaimed assets as part of … Read more

Life Expectancy in Texas Reveals Stark Disparities and Declining Trends, New Report Shows

Life Expectancy in Texas

A study conducted using the 2022 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has identified the counties with the shortest life expectancy in Texas. Life expectancy in Texas has been a topic of concern as recent data shows certain counties in the state have lower life expectancies compared to … Read more

Retired Teachers To Expect Increased Benefits In Texas Following The Passing Of New Bill

Texas retired teachers

Retired teachers will expect increased benefits following the passing of the new bill in Texas. Retired Teachers in Texas Will Receive Increased One-Time Payments of Up To $7,500 Following the Passing of the New Bill Several retired teachers in Texas would expect to receive an increase in a one-time payment of up to $7,500 if … Read more

Food Stamps: Bipartisan Deal Raises Concerns about Eligibility Changes

Food Stamps

In order to avoid a damaging debt default, the White House has agreed to implement spending cuts to various social safety net programs, including SNAP. The Biden Administration and House Republicans’ to raise the debt ceiling has raised concerns about potential changes to the SNAP, commonly known as food stamps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) … Read more

President Biden Vetoes Bill Targeting $400 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

President Biden Vetoes Bill

In a video posted on Twitter, Biden criticized Republican efforts in Congress to block his administration’s proposal, which included providing up to $10,000 in student debt relief and up to $20,000 for borrowers who received a Pell Grant. President Biden has vetoed a bill that aimed to eliminate his $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan, … Read more

$5 Million Reward Offered by US for Capture of Swedish Man Behind Encrypted Phone Network for Criminals

Encrypted Phone Network

Little did Rivkin know that the technology he was promoting was developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The United States has announced a reward of $5 million for the capture of Maximilian Rivkin, a Swedish man who played a key role in marketing an encrypted phones network designed for drug traffickers The State … Read more

Hampton Proposed A Balanced Budget With A $0.04 Increase In Tax Rate

A preliminary examination of the Friendswood budget reveals the possibility of an 8.6% tax rate rise in the fiscal year 2023-24. Tax Rate Needs To Be Raised To $0.5294 Per $100 Valuation, Without A Tax Rate Election Katina Hampton, Director of Administrative Services, presented a preliminary FY 2023-24 budget to Friendswood City Council on June … Read more

Democrats Reintroduce Legislation To Make Child Tax Credit Permanent

As congressional Republicans ramp up their attacks on critical social programs, a trio of House Democrats presented legislation on Wednesday to make the enhanced monthly Child Tax Credit permanent—a measure credited with lifting millions of U.S. children out of poverty. The American Family Act Would Ensure The Long-term Viability Of The Expanded Child Tax Credit … Read more

Borrowers Must Make Student Loan Payments After Moratorium Ends

Under both the Trump and Biden administrations, the student loan moratorium was renewed several times. Borrowers haven’t had to make a student loan payment since March 2020. The payment holiday, though, is expected to end this summer. If you’ve never made a student loan payment or aren’t sure what to anticipate after the moratorium ends, … Read more

TikToker Criticizes Nursing Home For Offering $40/hour, But Viewers Disagree

Numerous publications emphasize how healthcare skill sets are a viable choice for job stability, especially given the ongoing lack of healthcare personnel as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Healthcare Worker Jokes About Earning $40 Per Hour For A 16-Hour Shift However, a recent TikTok shared by @theweathernurse may provide some insight into why some … Read more