A paycheck that covered the basics a few years ago isn’t stretching as far today for many Ohio households. Here’s where costs have climbed faster than pay, threatening middle-class Ohioans to get priced out of. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Prices, rates and dollar amounts are subject to change. 1. Child Care…
Farmers are getting less for their eggs and milk than they were a year ago. At the store, the drop hasn’t kept pace, especially for dairy. Here’s what the numbers show, and what could change for Kansans in the weeks ahead. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Prices and forecasts are subject to…
Rising prices can change what ends up in your cart, sometimes without you noticing. A poll asked North Carolinians how prices are playing out at home. Here’s what people said, and what the poll can and can’t show. Who Asked, and How In June, the Catawba-YouGov survey put the cutback at 72%, eight points above…
A receipt with no sales tax on it feels good. But Delaware finds a way to make up for that tax in other ways. Here are the charges that take its place. Note: This is general information, not tax advice. Tax rates, fees and dollar amounts are subject to change. 1. Gross Receipts Tax If…
A fast-food run adds up quickly these days, so it’s fair to wonder where higher pay shows up on the menu. Californians have heard a lot of guesses since the pay floor rose for workers at big chains. Here’s what a university team found, and how a separate study compares. Note: This is general information,…
Cold weather and an overdue utility bill make a stressful pair. New Jerseyans may be covered by winter protections, but timing matters, and some key dates arrive sooner than you’d think. Here are the winter shutoff protection dates to circle on your calendar this season. Note: This is general information, not legal or financial advice….
When money is tight, a loan that only needs your car title can sound like quick relief. But Georgians who sign one agree to terms that can decide whether they get to keep the car. Here’s what to understand about title pawn rules before you sign anything. Note: This is general information, not legal or…
Between the kids, the grown-ups and even the dog, Halloween costumes can add up fast. A national forecast looks at what Wisconsinites and Americans across the country plan to spend this year. Here’s where the costume money is going. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Survey projections and prices are subject to change….
Property taxes can feel heavier every year, so any break you qualify for is worth a look. Coloradans 65 and older will find the paperwork depends on their situation, so not everyone needs every document. Here’s what to gather before you apply. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules and…
Your next Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment has to last 32 days. At the full $994 rate for an individual, that’s about $31 a day. That payment date isn’t the only one you’ll want circled in your calendar. Here’s the full schedule for Floridians on SSI. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Payment…
