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Personal-finance

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work

  • Daniel de Visé USA TODAY

Trump Accounts went live on the Fourth of July, with the families of 6 million children claiming accounts. Among those are 1.4 million newborns who get $1,000 in seed money.

Trump rings in new ‘Trump Account’ investment accounts for children

Trump rings in new ‘Trump Account’ investment accounts for children

  • Aljazeera

US President Donald Trump rang the opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to mark the start of ‘Trump Accounts’.

Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America

Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America

  • Daniel de Visé USA Today

A new ranking of the nation's wealthiest suburbs, as measured by household income, finds much of America's wealth concentrated in a few metropolitan areas.

The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger

The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger

  • DANIEL DE VISÉ USA Today Network

Retirement planners sometimes speak of a "magic number": a rough estimate of how much money an American might need to retire in comfort. Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

  • Ken Colburn Arizona Republix

Think of it like leaving a copy of your house key in an unlocked mailbox: convenient in the moment, risky forever after.

The 10 wealthiest suburbs in America ranked

The 10 wealthiest suburbs in America ranked

  • USA Today - News

Scarsdale leads the rankings based on an analysis in MoneyLion. The average household income in the New York City suburb is more than $600,000.

Maybe we don't all need $1 million to retire, after all

Maybe we don't all need $1 million to retire, after all

  • Daniel de Visé USA TODAY

Common wisdom in retirement planning dictates that you should aim to save 10 times your annual salary, or reach a “magic number” well past $1 million in savings, to retire. 

Lincoln Is the 5th-Least Stressed City in America

    Lincoln, Neb., is the 5th-least stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.

    Buffalo Is the 65th-Most Stressed City in America

      Buffalo, N.Y., is the 65th-most stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.

      Winston-Salem Is the 68th-Most Stressed City in America

        Winston-Salem, N.C., is the 68th-most stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.

        Tulsa Is the 36th-Most Stressed City in America

          Tulsa, Okla., is the 36th-most stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.

          Madison Is the 11th-Least Stressed City in America

            Madison, Wis., is the 11th-least stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.

            Richmond Is the 49th-Most Stressed City in America

              Richmond, Va., is the 49th-most stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.

              Omaha Is the 24th-Least Stressed City in America

                Omaha, Neb., is the 24th-least stressed city in America, according to a new WalletHub study that compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics, ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, divorce and suicide rates.

                Local News

                Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization

                Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization

                "This site can house and feed approximately 80 volunteers who will work on homes in McDowell and surrounding counties.”

                Update: 1 injured in I-40 wreck in McDowell County; truck veered off road

                Update: 1 injured in I-40 wreck in McDowell County; truck veered off road

                The truck went down a slight embankment, hit two large trees and then overturned onto the driver’s side.

                Crash temporarily shut down lanes of I-40 in McDowell County Monday night

                Crash temporarily shut down lanes of I-40 in McDowell County Monday night

                Mission Health’s Mountain Area Medical Airlift helicopter was sent to the scene. 

                Mission Health launches '50 Techs in 50 Days' hiring campaign

                Mission Health launches '50 Techs in 50 Days' hiring campaign

                The campaign aims to recruit 50 professionals for critical roles.

                State & Regional

                After attack at NC park, a female runner calls on men to be held accountable

                After attack at NC park, a female runner calls on men to be held accountable

                "It's always going to be something in the news cycle," Ellis said. "A girl who's attacked."

                Two class of 2027 North Carolina basketball recruits lead exclusive list

                Two class of 2027 North Carolina basketball recruits lead exclusive list

                The Michael Malone era is officially here in Chapel Hill. In just a few short months, UNC basketball fans will watch their new head coach try to restore a historic program to its early 2000s glory.

                Microsoft says it will use less water than projected at North Carolina data center sites

                Microsoft says it will use less water than projected at North Carolina data center sites

                A Microsoft spokesperson said projected demand for water is about 75% to 80% lower than what was expected in 2022. 

                Governor rejects bill restricting homeless camping

                Governor rejects bill restricting homeless camping

                Gov. Josh Stein wrote in his veto statement that "we all want people experiencing homelessness to get back on their feet and live in safe, affordable housing. Yet, this poorly constructed bill makes that goal harder and creates another significant unfunded mandate for local governments."

                Nation & World

                Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

                Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

                WASHINGTON — U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults Sunday, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf  and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz.

                Inside the US race for drone delivery dominance

                Inside the US race for drone delivery dominance

                FAA proposed rules would let drones fly beyond visual line of sight without waivers.

                Amid scrutiny, research reinforces rare Gulf whale is a unique species

                Amid scrutiny, research reinforces rare Gulf whale is a unique species

                A recently published study adds more scientific weight to a claim the Trump administration is trying to discredit: The Rice’s whale is a species of its own.

                UPDATE: Trump remembers Sen. Graham as 'unique in every way'

                UPDATE: Trump remembers Sen. Graham as 'unique in every way'

                Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71.

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                Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

                Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

                Meat processing plant in Marion to expand, create new jobs

                Meat processing plant in Marion to expand, create new jobs

                Special Weather Statement until MON 12:15 AM EDT

                Shopping

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

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                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

                Crime

                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County result sin 56 charges

                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County result sin 56 charges

                “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."

                Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office

                Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office

                “The sheriff’s office will never call anyone demanding money, payment, gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency or any other form of payment"

                McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics

                McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics

                An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said.

                Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

                Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

                The arrest of a Raleigh man for allegedly denying his dog emergency surgery highlights a facet of North Carolina law that classifies failure to provide such care as animal cruelty. 

                Politics

                Town of Old Fort buys property for new town hall, purchase paid for with FEMA funds

                Town of Old Fort buys property for new town hall, purchase paid for with FEMA funds

                "This purchase represents an important step in the town's continued recovery and long-term investment in serving the citizens of Old Fort."

                McDowell County Board of Commissioners to hold meeting on Monday

                McDowell County Board of Commissioners to hold meeting on Monday

                The McDowell County Board of Commissioners will recognize Sheriff Ricky Buchanan upon his pending retirement.

                Governor rejects bill restricting homeless camping

                Governor rejects bill restricting homeless camping

                Gov. Josh Stein wrote in his veto statement that "we all want people experiencing homelessness to get back on their feet and live in safe, affordable housing. Yet, this poorly constructed bill makes that goal harder and creates another significant unfunded mandate for local governments."

                Stein signs NC budget bill 'that gets a lot of things right,' but has 'petty provisions'

                Stein signs NC budget bill 'that gets a lot of things right,' but has 'petty provisions'

                Gov. Josh Stein said, "When we work together across our differences and put people first, we can make good things happen."

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