Countries with the biggest income disparity
Using data from the World Economic Forum, Stacker compiled a list of the 25 countries with the largest income…
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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…
Continue ReadingGas 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…
Continue ReadingVirgin 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…
Continue ReadingChild 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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Podcasts: Money! with Stacy Johnson
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…
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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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4 steps to market-proof your retirement
(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with…
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5 ways to maximize groceries and minimize waste
(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste…
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8 key tips: Focusing on your financial health during times of crisis
(BPT) – It will take some time to adjust and recover from the major disruption experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many consumers are…
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Mortgage relief during COVID-19: Here’s what you need to know
(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, “How do I…
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