Polk County seated a new county commissioner, a new property appraiser and the first woman to serve as public defender for the 10th Circuit during Tuesday’s primary elections. Two County Commission seats were on the ballot Tuesday. District 1 was a Republican primary, and the winner faces two challengers in the Nov. 5 general election.
A record 58% of Americans owned stocks in 2022, according to the Federal Reserve. Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz was not one of them, his financial disclosures show. In fact, Walz didn’t own many investments, based on what’s been released. No stock, no bonds, no home, or any other real estate. Instead, the former teacher
Americans are increasingly using financial apps to manage their money, but they need to be careful about which ones they choose to share their most sensitive data and how they do it, experts say. Nearly 3 in 4 of the financial apps examined by researcher Creditnews share at least some information with third parties. On
Interest rates are high and housing supply is low, making this a tough housing market but one that’s not impossible to navigate, experts say. There are still many ways to maximize a budget if you’re a buyer or ensure you earn top dollar and trim your costs if you’re a seller. Strategies include knowing what
This is the first year that Greene and Christian County senior residents may take advantage of property tax credits created by state legislation last year known as Senate Bill 190. Despite some confusion about how the law would be implemented, counties are moving ahead with the tax freeze and benefits for seniors. Here’s what you
Hamilton County residents: Money might be waiting for you at the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds. The Ohio Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that Hamilton County ranks third among counties with the largest amount of unclaimed funds safeguarded by the state of Ohio. Of the approximately $4 billion currently in possession, more than
More affordable homes are coming onto the market. In May, there were 35.2% more homes for sale than a year earlier. Every region in the U.S. saw gains in May. Mortgage rates are high, home prices are lofty and selection is slim. There isn’t much to like about the housing market, except for one small
The Arizona Coyotes’ ongoing arena saga took another turn on Thursday, when a spokesperson for Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said that the mayor “does not support using taxpayer funds, including property tax abatement, for sports arenas.” “Mayor Gallego had a productive meeting with Alex Meruelo and his family a few weeks ago, and they spoke
Savers may want to lock in high interest rates for the long haul before they likely head lower later this year. But is 100 years too long? Concord, New Hampshire-based Walden Mutual Bank is finding out. The financial institution is offering a100-year Local Impact Certificate of Deposit (CD) paying a fixed 4.75% annual interest rate.