America’s prices are surging more than they have in 30 years
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business There’s no end in sight for higher prices. US consumer price inflation surged higher again in October, the…
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Zip codes with the most expensive homes in El Paso metro area
Stacker compiled a list of zip codes with the most expensive homes in El Paso, TX metro using data from…
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Social Security checks getting big boost as inflation rises
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost…
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Could a price increase see Dollar Tree lose Borderland customers?
EL PASO, Texas — The buck has stopped at Dollar Tree. The store known for selling items for just a dollar is now hiking up the prices. Dollar Tree…
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Biden infrastructure bill could bring tax changes that would affect El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas – Lawmakers in Washington are still wrangling over President Biden’s $3.5 trillion proposed social spending bill. If the plan is…
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El Paso County cuts property tax rate to keep homeowners’ bills the same as last year
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners on Monday lowered the property tax rate with the goal of charging homeowners the same amount of taxes…
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El Paso property tax rate stays same, yet home owners pay more
EL PASO, Texas — In an unanimous vote Tuesday, El Paso City Council members approved the budget for next year – and although the property tax rate…
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Walmart launches own low-price brand of insulin for diabetes patients
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart is launching its own brand of insulin for diabetes patients. The retail giant announced its reli-on brand of insulin…
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Gas prices surge past $3. Here’s where gas is most expensive — and cheapest — for Memorial Day
Gasoline prices are at a seven-year high, just in time for travelers to hit the road for Memorial Day. A gallon of regular gas costs just under $3.05…
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Virgin Galactic shares soar like a rocket after successful New Mexico test flight
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic’s successful test flight to the edge of space Saturday has helped to get its stock…
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Sun Metro proposing fare increases for 1st time in over decade
EL PASO, Texas — Sun Metro is proposing increasing El Paso’s bus fare prices for the first time in over a decade and is looking for feedback from…
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Gov. Abbott to end $300-a-week federal jobless benefit for Texans
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Monday joined the growing number of states that will stop paying the federally funded $300 in extra…
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Child cash benefits from stimulus will begin landing in millions of parents’ bank accounts July 15
WASHINGTON, DC — The families of more than 65 million children will start receiving enhanced child tax credit monthly payments of up to $300 on…
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1st time El Paso home buyers struggle amid rising housing prices
EL PASO, Texas — The demand in the housing market is far outpacing the supply of homes available, causing prices to skyrocket and and first-time…
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Stacy Johnson’s “Money!” is a podcast about all things money: how to get it, how to keep it, how to grow it, and what it’s all going to mean…
Continue Reading Social Security recipients to get 1.3% cost-of-living hike; average retiree will see $20 a month
WASHINGTON, DC — Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 1.3% cost-of-living hike, with the average retiree to get a $20 increase per month.…
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Want your home to feel more like a school? EPISD is selling surplus student desks for $3
EL PASO, Texas – Families who want to make virtual learning seem more like going to school for their children have the opportunity to buy student…
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