Two months ago, Jacksonville ranked in personal finance company WalletHub’s top 10 U.S. cities where residents are the most financially stressed. Just last week, Florida ranked in Forbes Advisor’s top 10 states where it’s most difficult for residents to save money and the Miami metro area ranked in the top five metro areas where it’s
A nonprofit lender that supports developers building affordable housing announced Thursday it will loan $12 million to several projects in Ventura County. Housing Trust Fund Ventura County will make loans to Arrive Ventura and Valentine Road Apartments in Ventura, Citrus Flats in Santa Paula and Aspire Apartments in Oxnard. “For us to approve $12 million
FALL RIVER — With the city receiving a windfall of $8 million from settling lawsuits with prescription opioid manufacturers and distributors, Fall River should set aside some money to pay the funeral expenses of people who will die from drug overdoses, said Niki Fontaine, director of Substance Use and Homeless Outreach Services. To the board
About 100 people turned out Saturday to raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation at the annual Epilepsy Walk at Thompson Park in Amarillo. With this event, the foundation raised funding for the West Texas area to make resources available to those with epilepsy at no cost. Participants enjoyed various activities, followed by a walk
Student loan season, also known as when students file for financial aid, looks a little different this year. Some changes to application forms and deadlines for the 2024-2025 academic year can bring confusion, and scammers can take advantage of those who are clouded with it. The Biden administration announced a student loan forgiveness program near
The city of Algonac is poised to get $200,000 in COVID stimulus dollars administered by St. Clair County to help early redevelopment steps at the old Algonac Elementary School property. Last week, the City Council agreed to accept the amount in American Rescue Plan Act funds through County Commissioner Dave Vandenbossche from the county’s larger
Port Huron residents will still be able to drop off or make in-person payments for utility bills and property taxes under a new program announced by the city that’s aimed at reducing administrative costs. According to a release on Monday, the city conducted a viability study of a program called Lockbox for processing mailed-in payments
Florida’s most used home insurance company Citizens announced it will begin shedding plans next week. Although more Floridians use Citizens than any other insurance provider at 1.171 million, it’s not a choice as those property owners are unable to buy policies elsewhere. Legislation is working through the Florida Legislature to reduce its rolls even further