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North Carolina Adds 65 New Driver License Examiners
Photo credit Getty Images The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has added 65 new driver license examiners across the state in an effort to increase service levels at DMV offices. The 65 new examiners join 57 others that joined the DMV in May. All of the new employees […] Click here to view original […]
Remembering 2023 with my favourite end-of-year hobby
Oakville News KA My son was nine when my grandmother died and left me a small inheritance. A war bride who came to Canada in 1948, my grandmother spent most of her life here. But to me, she was always the embodiment of British tastes, manners and sensibilities. Using […] Click here to view original […]
The key to a fulfilling retirement may lie in your hobbies
Next Avenue Leaving a bustling career opens a lot of free time; filling it with the right hobby can help to both unwind and keep active Hobbies provide many benefits. They help us unwind, find friends and stay active at all stages of life. istock This feature is powered […] Click here to view original […]
A ‘significant objection’ to 529 college savings plans will go away on Jan. 1. ‘This is a big deal,’ expert says
watch now Up until now, 529 savings plans were widely considered the best way to save for college. But there was always a major sticking point, according to financial experts and plan investors. The funds had to be used for qualified education expenses such as tuition , fees, books, […] Click here to view original […]
Medicaid expansion is off to a strong start in NC
ePass, the state’s online system for applying for Medicaid, has seen a 15-fold increase in traffic since expansion launched. By Jaymie Baxley Nearly 273,000 people were enrolled in Medicaid on Day One of the long-awaited expansion that started Dec. 1, according to data released last week by the N.C. […] Click here to view original […]
‘I’m getting ready to knock you out of your chair’: This Tampa woman has a mortgage, auto loan debt of $34K — and she asked Dave Ramsey how to build wealth. Here was his wisecrack reply
‘I’m getting ready to knock you out of your chair’: This Tampa woman has a mortgage, auto loan debt of $34K — and she asked Dave Ramsey how to build wealth. Here was his wisecrack reply Even a relatively good financial position could have room for improvement. A recent […] Click here to view original […]
VA Percentage for Conditions: How much you’ll get depending on your disability?
Veterans may be able to get VA disability benefits if they meet certain requirementsLAPRESSE Navigating the realm of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation can be complex, but it’s crucial for those who’ve served and now face service-connected conditions. VA disability compensation stands as a vital support system, offering tax-free […] Click here to view original […]
New Year 2024: How to empower financial knowledge with the rule of 72?
Premium Use the Rule of 72 to calculate your investment tenure. The specific avenue of your investment doesn’t determine its potential returns. Whether you’ve invested in bank fixed deposits offering up to eight per cent or ventured into the market where an average annual return of 12 per cent […] Click here to view original […]
Women: Stay Involved in Family Finances
Middle aged couple reading paper bills calculating pension using laptop at home. Married women need to stay on top of family finances, even if a divorce is not in the cards. After I wrote about gray divorce , I received a thought-provoking response and query from reader Gail Jarvis […] Click here to view original […]
