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East of Denver, across Colorado’s Great Plains into Kansas, Interstate 70 unspools across miles of flat, open prairie like a numbing ribbon of asphalt. Here the horizon rests on a promise — that services will come to the rescue in case of an accident or health emergency. But, increasingly, the responders are relying more and…

Ethan DeWitt and Claire Sullivan  |  New Hampshire Bulletin After a campaign defined around what New Hampshire shouldn’t do — emulate its Democratic-run neighbor Massachusetts — Gov. Kelly Ayotte delivered an inaugural address Thursday that sought to carve out what the state should do. One answer Ayotte gave: reduce state government. Ayotte announced she would…

Guided by Vision 2040, a community-driven strategic plan, the city of Coppell’s budgeting process prioritizes collaboration, transparency and alignment with residents’ needs. The city’s five-year forecast is a cornerstone of its financial planning. This document not only outlines projected revenues and expenditures, but also serves as a living blueprint, updated annually to reflect the community’s…

In context: A recent report about the video game industry put the spotlight on skyrocketing development costs and the pursuit of ever more realistic graphics. While graphical fidelity certainly contributes to inflated budgets and extended development timelines, other factors play equally significant roles in driving up costs. These include the creation of massive open worlds…

Budgeting is not just a financial exercise—it’s the foundation of a stable and secure life. As we enter 2025, the importance of effective budgeting has grown, especially with the rising cost of living and economic uncertainties impacting individuals across the UK. The good news? New and innovative trends are making it easier than ever to…

Dana Miranda is a financial educator, journalist, and creator of the Healthy Rich newsletter, where she writes about money for misfits. She has contributed to Forbes, Business Insider, The New York Times, CNBC, and The Motley Fool, among many other outlets. What’s the big idea? The personal finance industry has been teaching ineffective wealth habits…

Personal Finance LSOphoto / iStock via Getty Images Published: January 11, 2025 9:05 am This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall Street Key Points Aggressively pursuing FatF.I.R.E. saving and investing strategies can sometimes be sidelined by unexpected emergency expenses.…

Funding for public K-12 schools in the U.S. is based on enrollment. More students mean more money. In 31 states, public schools use the previous year’s enrollment numbers to determine the current year’s funding, which makes it easier to soften the financial blow when enrollment declines. In the rest of the states, school funding is…

“This 10 per cent should be directed into high-interest debts like credit cards or personal loans, and once that’s paid off, direct the money to a savings or offset account, your home loan or personal investments,” Sauer says. 3. Focus on your earning power. The first step to becoming richer is, unsurprisingly, to earn more.…

The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee closed out the first week of the 2025 legislative session Friday by accepting a report recommending raises of $1.55 per hour for all state employees. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, or JFAC, is a powerful legislative committee that meets daily and sets the budgets for every state agency and department.…