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Just graduated and preparing for your first paycheck? Here's how you should allocate your money When college graduates throw their caps into the air this year, many of them will be preparing to start a nine-to-five job for the first time. While that comes with the excitement of a first paycheck, it also comes with the need to learn about how to manage your money. Personal finances are, as the name implies, personal. That means that the amount of cash one recent graduate allocates to their...
Ocean freight rates double since March as carriers aggressively squeeze capacity Mid-May 2026 saw a dramatic intersection of legal reprieve, aggressive threats, and targeted diplomacy defining global commerce. The U.S. executive branch successfully stabilized its immediate economic policy as an appellate court paused a ruling that had briefly neutralized the nation's 10% global surcharge. Empowered by this judicial lifeline, Washington escalated its transactional pressure on Europe by...
What it means to be financially liquid Cash is often crowned king — and for good reason. It typically upholds its value and allows you to instantly make purchases. When you add cash into an account or investment, it's also important to understand how easily you can access it, which is known as liquidity, reports Ally Financial. What is financial liquidity? Financial liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset — anything ranging from a money market savings account to an ETF to real estate ...
May 6, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville visited the Alabama Statehouse in early May 2026 to show support for state Republican leaders during a high-stakes special session focused on redistricting. Tuberville met with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) as state lawmakers moved forward with plans to redraw congressional maps in a special session. Ledbetter, who has endorsed Tuberville in his 2026 gubernatorial bid, welcomed the Senator's presence as a sign of...
beeboys // Shutterstock Alabama has 1 billionaire, see who they are Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Alabama using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of May 11, 2026. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. Read on to see which billionaires live in your area and the richest across the country. Richest...
May 12, 2026 - LOWNDESBORO, Ala. - This morning Montgomery area attorney and real estate broker Hampton Harris (R) woke up as the Republican nominee for the Second Congressional District. By lunchtime Governor Kay Ivey (R) had declared that CD2 (along with CD1, 6, and 7) would have a new primary on August 11 and opening up qualifying this week for all four districts which are reverting to the map the Legislature passed in 2023 rather than the Congressional Districting map that a court appointed...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction preventing Alabama from using discriminatory district maps: "This is an incredibly unfortunate decision by the Supreme Court that not only continues their trend of breaking from the norms and precedents set by the Court, but also sets the stage for Alabama to go back to the 1950s and 60s in terms of Black political representation in the...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined President Trump, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and other Administration officials and maternal health advocates in the Oval Office to highlight a new proposed rule to help employers offer in vitro fertilization (IVF) services and reduce the cost of fertility treatments for...
May 12, 2026 – MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey (R) celebrated the United States Supreme Court's decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Congressional map drawn by the Republican controlled Legislature. "I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best," said Gov. Ivey. "The United States Supreme Court's decision is plain common sense and enables our values to be best represented in Congress. For years, we...
May 12, 2026 – LINEVILLE, Ala. – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker has released his plan to improve Alabama's infrastructure to improve trade and increase jobs in the state. Walker says that he is on favor of six-laning I-65 to increase the flow of traffic from Mobile to Tennessee. He is also in favor of dredging the Alabama River to expand barge traffic in and out of the Port of Mobile. Walker also emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy network of rural hospitals and mo...
Gen Z increasingly skeptical of, and angry about, artificial intelligence While some might envision Gen Z welcoming artificial intelligence into their lives, a new Gallup survey found that people between the ages of 14 and 29 are becoming increasingly skeptical of — and downright mad at — AI. Compared to a similar Walton Family Foundation-Gallup survey conducted in April 2025, they’re less excited and hopeful about the change it could bring and more angry at its existence, citing concerns about...
May 12, 2026 – BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 ruling, vacated the injunction that was preventing the state of Alabama from implementing the 2023 Congressional redistricting map that the Alabama Legislature had passed. State Representative Neal Rafferty (R-Birmingham issued a statement lamenting the decision. "Today's ruling marks a heartbreaking and disastrous moment in our nation's history as this Supreme Court cleared the way for widespread and perpetual racial g...
How to survive wedding season on a budget School is nearly out, flowers are in bloom and the countdown to summer has started. In other words, wedding season is upon us. As exciting as it is to get dressed up, reunite with friends and family and watch loved ones exchange vows, weddings also come with a financial burden, even for guests. The average cost of attending a wedding is $610, according to a survey from wedding planning website The Knot. Throw in a cross-country or international flight...
May 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the State of Alabama to proceed with suppressing Black representation: "Today's decision by the Supreme Court to allow Alabama to move forward with its discriminatory congressional map is a stunning departure from legal precedent and another direct attack on Black voters in Alabama. "Let's be clear. Alabama lawmakers intentionally...
PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The Autauga County Republican Women officially launched Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with an inaugural luncheon at Ann's Back in the Day Cafe, drawing women from across Autauga County and surrounding communities to organize around conservative principles, civic engagement, and local leadership. Former Alabama State Representative Perry Hooper Jr., a board member of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, delivered the keynote address. "When women organize, politicians listen," Hooper...
May 10, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In the days following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a statewide and national media blitz to press the conservative case for race‑neutral redistricting and renewed clarity in federal voting law. The ruling, handed down last week, held that states may not be compelled to sort voters by race when drawing congressional maps - a decision Marshall and other Alabama officials say v...
May 11, 2026 - MOBILE, Ala. - With the May 19 Democratic primary approaching, U.S. Senate candidate Kyle Sweetser is emphasizing a burst of activity across Alabama, describing the past two weeks as a period of "real conversations, growing momentum, and a focus on working families." Sweetser, a Mobile construction‑business owner who entered the race after breaking with the Republican Party in 2025, has spent early May traveling the state, meeting with local Democratic groups, and sharpening his message on tariffs, affordability, and economic o...
Montgomery, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the legislation passed by the Alabama State Legislature to pave the way to erase Black representation through partisan gerrymandering: "This is a dark day for the State of Alabama. The Foot Soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement fought, bled, and died to overturn Jim Crow in the South and secure Black representation in government. Today, Republicans in the Alabama State House passed legislation to...
May 8, 2026 – BIRMINNGHAM, Ala. – Members of the media joined Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham along with the other 2026 inductees to the hall. Senator Tuberville was the Auburn football Coach from 1999 to 2008. During his tenure, he compiled an 85 and 40 record, including an undefeated 13-0 season in and SEC Championship in 2004. Auburn won five SEC Western Division titles during Tuberville's tenure. Tuberville also coached at Ole Miss, Tex...
May 11, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - YesCare, the troubled former medical provider for Alabama's prison system, has filed for bankruptcy after months of financial instability, unpaid wages, and the unraveling of its billion‑dollar contract with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). The filing, submitted late last week, lists as much as $500 million in liabilities and acknowledges $9.7 million in unpaid wages owed to employees - a shortfall that had already caused delayed paychecks and d...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.1%) - Year change: +$1.35 (+50.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.22 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+61.1%) - Historical...
America’s 250th is driving a boat-rental boom. These 10 cities are booking out fast for July 4 fireworks Few summer traditions draw people to the water like Fourth of July fireworks. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, known formally as the “semiquincentennial,” demand for July 4, 2026, boat rentals has surged in recent weeks. New data from Getmyboat shows 2026 boat bookings are up 18% compared to this time last year, accumulating around harbors and lakes where celeb...
The salary you need to live comfortably in 100 US cities To truly understand the context of a household’s income, it must be compared to local costs and long-term goals, which both may fluctuate over time. For most people, the same pillars will make up the biggest nonnegotiables in their budget. These include basic necessities like housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation, and likely some discretionary spending on hobbies, activities, and other enrichment. In an attempt to secure t...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.09 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.2%) - Year change: +$1.36 (+50.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$1.95 (+59.9%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.06 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.11 (+2.8%) - Year change: +$1.32 (+48.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.21 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.5%) -...
