Tag: Finance News
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Housing Shortages: Millions of Low-Income Renters Struggle to Find Affordable Homes
Low-income renters in the United States continue to face significant challenges in finding affordable and available housing, with no state effectively addressing the shortage of affordable rental units for the most financially vulnerable individuals. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s annual “Gap Report,” there is a shortage of approximately 7.3 million homes for…
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Medicaid Beneficiaries Lose Coverage Following The End Of Pandemic Protections In Several States
Several Medicaid beneficiaries lost their coverage following the end of the pandemic protections in various states. Former Medicaid Beneficiaries Lose Healthcare Coverage After Pandemic Protections Ended Several former Medicaid beneficiaries lost their healthcare coverage after the pandemic protections in various states ended following the normal processes of checking eligibility in the program. After the pandemic…
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Social Security, Medicare Beneficiaries Will Expect Retirement Age Increase Following New Budget Plan
Several Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries will expect an increase in retirement age following the new federal budget plan. Social Security and Medicare Beneficiaries Will Expect Gradual Increase of Retirement Age Under New Budget Plan Several Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries will expect a gradual retirement age increase under a new budget plan, allowing future…
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Jonesborough Taxpayers To Expect Property Tax Increases Following First Budget Reading
Several taxpayers in Jonesborough will expect property tax increases following the first budget reading. Taxpayers Will See 21% Property Tax Rate Increase Following Budget Reading in Jonesborough Jonesborough taxpayers will see a 21% property tax rate increase following the budget reading for the current fiscal year, meaning that a resident who owned a $200,000 property…
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Zacks Investment Research Discloses Data Breach Involving Millions of Customer Records
The breach involved a database stolen from Zacks Investment Research in May 2022. A previously undisclosed data breach has been revealed by the service “Have I Been Pwned?,” which notifies individuals when their sensitive information is leaked online The founder of Have I Been Pwned?, Troy Hunt, stated that the stolen database was listed on…
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Middle-Income BIPOC First-Time Homebuyers To Receive Up To $40,000 In Assistance Under New Pilot Program In San Diego
Several middle-income Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) first-time homebuyers expect to receive up to $40,000 in assistance under the new pilot program in San Diego. Several BIPOC First-Time Homebuyers Will Expect Relief Following the Launching of New Pilot Program Under the San Diego Housing Commission Eligible middle-income BIPOC first-time homebuyers will expect relief…
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Universal Basic Income To Address Financial Insecurity Amidst Poverty, Unemployment Crisis
A universal basic income will address financial insecurity amidst poverty and the unemployment crisis. Universal Basic Income Will Help Combat Poverty and Unemployment Crisis in Several Affected Communities Launching the universal basic income will help combat poverty and unemployment by providing direct payments to eligible residents in the affected communities, bringing relief to low-income families.…
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Wisconsin Republicans Pass Bills Enforcing Stricter Requirements for Unemployment Benefits
The proposed measures, which received final approval on Wednesday, aim to compel job seekers to meet more rigorous criteria in order to qualify for government assistance. Wisconsin Republicans have successfully passed a set of bills in the Legislature, imposing stricter requirements for individuals seeking unemployment benefits Similar legislation had been vetoed by Democratic Governor Tony…
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Harris County Launches Early REACH Child Care Program, Creating 800-1,000 New Childcare Spaces
The program aims to create 800-1,000 additional childcare spaces for children up to four years old. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has unveiled a new early childhood program called Early Raising Educational Access for Children in Harris County ( REACH ) Applications for the program are now being accepted, and multiple children from the same…
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PILOT Program To Provide Property Tax Relief To Local Governments Draws Mixed Reactions From Seniors
The PILOT program providing property tax relief to local governments drew mixed reactions from seniors. PILOT Program Will Provide Direct Payments to Local Governments for Several Construction Projects The Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Program or commonly called as the PILOT program aims to provide direct payments to several local governments, which will allow funding…