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The personal finance world is awash with different strategies and challenges aimed at reducing spending, avoiding debt and bulking up savings. This time of year, you might encounter people trying out “No Spend November.” But finance experts warn this challenge is not for everyone, and there are some serious drawbacks to consider before you embark […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, Monroe County grocery stores are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year. Gates Big M in North Gates has been preparing for the holiday rush by stocking shelves and readying its baking and meat departments. This year, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down 2% from 2023, […]
Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, in partnership with the Wharton School and Toyota Motor North America, has launched the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) initiative to enhance financial literacy among HBCU students. Based on Wharton’s Bridges to Wealth program, CFFL emphasizes real-world applications, equipping students with skills in budgeting, investing, and wealth-building to foster economic success […]
The predictions are in. And experts believe Americans are going to open their wallets this holiday season. That’s the topic of today’s Consumer Alert. In fact, the National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend up to $989 billion, about $298 billion of which will be spent online. That’s about 30 percent. Scammers follow consumer behavior. […]
Robin McElroy, a Morgan Park resident, has cherished her Chicago home since purchasing it in 2012. But now, she’s facing panic and frustration over a mix-up involving unpaid property taxes. Despite proof of consistent payments since 2012, McElory recently received a letter from the Cook County Circuit Court stating her home was sold for delinquent […]
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as mounting losses, unaffordable debt, increased competition for bargain-seeking airline passengers and the inability to merge with other airlines left it little choice. The airline said it will continue to operate as it restructures its debt. “Spirit expects to continue operating its business in the normal course throughout […]
Veterans face unique challenges when starting small businesses, especially in securing capital, as many lack the financial history that banks require for loans. Veterans own nearly 2 million small businesses in the U.S., generating $1.3 trillion annually, but ownership has declined in recent years. Despite their military-acquired skills in resilience, leadership, and adaptability, many veterans […]
Anthony Hall, a former City of Rochester employee and former leader of the violence prevention organization “Pathways to Peace,” pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing funds from a local nonprofit. Hall, 38, admitted to taking over $1,000 from the Coalition of North East Associations, Inc. (CONEA), where he volunteered. The nonprofit, focused on housing, […]
Seven men face charges after as a result of a Greece Police Department investigation into illegal cannabis sales. Authorities raided nine local businesses Wednesday as part of an investigation that began in May. Red Eye, Stoneridge Plaza, Greece Red Eye, West Ridge Road & North Avenue, Greece Red Eye, East Ridge Road, Irondequoit Diva Hair […]
Applications for the federal Home Energy Assistance Program open Friday, November 1. HEAP benefits help recipients pay heating costs for their homes. Benefits are available through March 17 or until the funds are exhausted. Regular HEAP benefit amounts for the 2024-2025 year are: $21 Eligible households that live in government subsidized housing or a group […]
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