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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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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