Across the U. S. , people are pushing back against property taxes. Many have paid off their homes but still get bills they can’t pay. Some local governments will even sell their homes if the taxes aren’t paid. This isn’t just happening in one state—it’s a growing trend. More than a dozen states are
The state of Maine is facing a tough time. Property taxes are climbing, utility costs rise, and the economy isn’t growing fast enough to help many people. A retired veteran from Maine has written a letter that points out these problems and suggests a possible solution. He says that many retirees ar
Two tech workers in Seattle found themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when visa troubles made international travel risky. Bianca, a finance reporter covering AI's rise on Wall Street, and Charlie, a principal engineer at Amazon leading buy-now-pay-later teams, were living comfortable li
The U. S. Senate is debating a bill called CLARITY, which aims to set clear rules for digital assets like cryptocurrencies. But unions, representing millions of workers, warn that this bill could open the door to crypto investments in retirement funds. The AFL-CIO, the largest labor federation in th
Retirement shifts the money game from saving to smart spending. While building wealth is important, turning savings into steady income is a whole new challenge. Many people save well but still worry because they don’t know how to pull money out without running out. A good plan isn’t about having a m
At 28, Inter Milan’s top scorer Lautaro Martinez isn’t just chasing goals. He’s chasing clarity. After two trophies lifted in Milan, he sat down for a rare talk about more than just football. He admits he nearly walked away after the Club World Cup exit this summer. Not because he wanted to, but be
Savannah James, often seen in the stands cheering for her husband LeBron and son Bronny, is stepping into her own spotlight. After years of supporting her family’s basketball dreams, she’s now the founder of Reframe Beauty, a skincare brand that’s gaining attention for more than just its famous name
Carlos Zamora packed up his decades in global banking last week, but retirement won’t last long. Instead of relaxing, he’s diving into a new challenge: running for Kootenai County Treasurer. The election is just days away, and Zamora will face Teresa Mallery in the Republican primary. Whoever wins t
A group of major labor unions is raising alarms about a Senate bill that could change how retirement savings are invested. The five unions, representing millions of workers, argue the bill would let cryptocurrencies into pension plans without enough safeguards. They warn that if crypto values crash,
Ned Rozell, who spent three decades writing about Alaska’s science for the university’s forum, rode a 515‑mile bike trip from Fairbanks to Unalakleet before he retired. During the ride, he was honored with three awards: the Edith Bullock Prize from the University of Alaska Foundation, the Roger Smit
