DC July 4 Festivities: Parade on Constitution Ave & Nighttime Fireworks Guide
by WASHINGTON— Don’t want to brave the National Mall on July 4 to watch the Independence Day Parade or the July 4 Fireworks Show? Here’s how …
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Alert as layoffs reach their highest level since 2020: Here’s why companies are cutting so many jobs
by Since the beginning of COVID-19, the number of layoffs that have occurred across the United States has reached its greatest peak. It was reported by …
Connecticut’s Quiet Tax Sting: Thousands Face Hidden Costs When Selling Homes
In Connecticut, nearly 1 in 4 homeowners could be subject to a costly surprise when they sell their home: a hidden home equity tax that eats into …
59.5% of Colorado Homeowners at Risk of Unexpected Home Sale Tax
Colorado’s homeowners have watched their properties soar in value over the last two decades, but for many, that appreciation could come with a serious tax consequence. …
California’s Quiet Tax Hit: Over Half of Homeowners at Risk When They Sell
In California, where home prices have seen decades of uninterrupted growth, many homeowners are discovering that selling their property could come with a steep and …
Illinois Faces Growing Crisis as SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Take a Toll on Low-Income Families
During the time that the House of Representatives of the United States of America is voting on President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” local advocates …
North Dakota’s Low-Income Families Brace for Impact of Big Beautiful Bill’s SNAP Cuts
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is the largest anti-hunger program in the United States, might undergo a significant transformation as a result of …
DC to Implement New Laws Starting July 1, 2025— Are You Ready?
Washington, D.C., is preparing for a significant shift as several new laws are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Whether you’re a resident, …
Illinois Implements Major Tax Changes and Legal Reforms Starting This Year
In the state of Illinois, the cost of tobacco is increasing, and businesses in the Heartland region are already experiencing the impact of this change. …
July 1 Brings Tax Increases in Illinois: Gas, Cigarettes, and Other Key Changes
A plethora of new taxes and rules for the year 2025 were implemented in the state of Illinois overnight, when the calendar switched to the …