Former Florida lawmaker Jeff Brandes now runs the Florida Policy Project. Former state Sen. Jeff Brandes says a lack of legislative leadership makes it impossible to solve Florida’s current property insurance crisis. Brandes, speaking on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom, said term limits mean legislative leaders like Senate presidents and House speakers are only … Read more
According to Peter Todd, an HBO documentary turned his life into a nightmare. Electric money aired on the network earlier this month and named Todd as Satoshi, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin. Todd, who was the main character in the documentary, denied being Satoshi and has since told several reporters that the accusation put his … Read more
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been arrested on interstate sex trafficking and prostitution charges, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Jeffries was arrested in West Palm Beach, Florida. Two other associates, Matthew Smith of West Palm Beach and James Jacobson of Wisconsin, were also arrested on sex trafficking charges. They are expected to appear today … Read more
More Americans are saddled with auto loans and owe more money than ever before. According to the car comparison site Edmunds, nearly a quarter of Americans, or 24.2 percent, are in debt on their auto loans, meaning they owe more than the car is worth. To make matters worse, the average amount owed is the … Read more
A glamorous Russian influencer known as the ‘Queen of Crypto’ scammed unsuspecting investors out of more than $22 million which she then sent to Ukrainian troops amid the ongoing war, according to reports . Russian authorities say Valeria Fedyakina, 24, presented herself as a cryptocurrency expert on social media to gain the trust of at … Read more
Surgical schedules across the country could be canceled for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluid plant remains closed due to hurricane damage. People often schedule elective surgeries in the fall and early winter, when their insurance coverage picks up more of the bill, but they may have to wait while health … Read more
If you’re struggling to pay your bills, knowing you’re not alone is no comfort. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour, a figure set in 2009. The highest local minimum wage in the country is in the District of Columbia, which mandates $17 an hour. That sounds great, unless you consider that in … Read more
Natural disasters like hurricanes are becoming more destructive due to climate change. Homeowners everywhere are feeling the impact of skyrocketing home insurance premiums. Here are the top 13 states where homeowners insurance premiums are expected to rise the most in 2024. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the … Read more
The global economy has managed to avoid falling into a recession even as the world’s central banks raised interest rates to their highest levels in years to try to tame rapid inflation, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday . But the IMF, in a new report, also warned that escalating violence in the Middle East … Read more
Empowering homeowners associations with critical information about financing options for community growth and development ASHEVILLE, North Carolina / ACCESSWIRE / October 22, 2024 / HOA Loan Services is excited to announce the release of our latest blog post, “The Ultimate Guide to HOA Loans: Pros and Cons.” This in-depth resource is designed to help homeowners’ … Read more