Free things are hard to come by when every bill keeps going up. Depending on the county, a Florida library card can open the door to a lot more than books for you. Here’s what a card can get Floridians for free in a handful of counties, and how to use it. 1. A Library…
Your county’s next reappraisal may be a few years off, so your assessment should hold steady until then, right? Not always. Tennessee has situations that can change it sooner. Here’s what can raise it before your county’s next reappraisal comes around. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules and exemption…
The first cold snap can bring an unpleasant reminder that heating your house isn’t cheap. Bay Staters who heat with oil will likely be paying a lot more per delivery than they were a year ago. This is what’s pushing prices up, and what you can do to help ease the sting. Note: This is…
If you get Social Security, your payment goes up 3.6% in January, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Oct. 14. SSA’s inspector general says the raise is automatic. But these are the things North Carolinians on Social Security should do before the 3.6% raise hits in January. Note: This is general information, not financial, tax,…
A new home comes with a long to-do list, and a tax bill is easy to overlook. If you’re a new Connecticut homeowner, your first property tax season may work differently than you’d expect. Learn these rules before that first bill arrives. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules and…
Household budgets are stretched thin enough without one bill taking a bigger bite every month. A recent poll asked older Maine voters whether a bill like that has changed what else they buy, and plenty said it has. Here’s what the poll found, and what may be behind it for Mainers. Note: This is general…
Everyone wants a lower car insurance bill. Michigan lets you trim your coverage to save money. But each cut can carry a catch. Here’s where a smart-looking saving may leave you paying out of pocket. Note: This is general information, not insurance advice. Coverage levels and premium requirements are subject to change, so confirm the…
Selling a home in Pennsylvania? The price on your contract is only part of the story at closing. A tax tied to the sale may take a bigger bite than you planned for. Here’s how that bill can grow, in plain terms. Note: This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Tax rates and…
Money feels tight for a lot of households right now. A university poll asked South Carolinians which everyday costs are hardest to cover. Here’s what many of your neighbors said are out of reach. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Prices and survey figures are subject to change. Who Ran the Survey and…
A mailed invoice says you drove through without paying. Set it aside, and it can cost you far more than the original charge. Here’s how a tiny bill snowballs for Delaware drivers. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Delaware’s toll violation fees and grace periods are subject to change, so confirm the current…
