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The new balancing act: Midlife adults are now caring for their kids and aging parents By 7 a.m., the house is already in overdrive. Lunches are packed, emails are waiting, and between drop-offs and deadlines, there’s another call to make, this one for Mom’s doctor. For millions of Americans in their 40s and 50s, this is daily life as part of the Sandwich Generation, balancing kids, careers and caregiving. And now, with Medicare open enrollment underway through Dec. 7, that balancing act is eve...
Rethinking the role of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve hit a four-decade low in mid-2023—at 347 million barrels, or less than half the reserve’s capacity—and today stands at 410 million barrels or 57% of the SPR’s 714 million barrel authorized capacity. This pool of presidentially controlled crude oil is a strategic asset, but also an internationally agreed-upon reserve squirreled away in case of emergency. At current prices, it would cost the...
How your credit score really affects your car insurance rate CheapInsurance.com examines how an applicant’s financial profile intersects with their driving profile in determining auto insurance rates. Most drivers know that factors like driving record, vehicle type, and residential ZIP code influence an auto policy. However, the credit-based insurance score often plays a significant role as well. This article explains the relationship between credit and insurance, outlines scenarios where c...
LLC vs. S-corp vs. C-corp: Which is best for you in 2025? More than 5 million new business applications were filed across the United States last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That pace set a record and continues to carry into 2025. The Small Business Administration reports that more than 21 million business applications have been submitted since 2021, far above pre-pandemic levels. That surge reflects a permanent shift in how many Americans think about work and ownership....
Connected or left behind? How digital access varies across US states in 2025 In 2025, connectivity to the internet is nearly as important to life as electricity. People rely on it for their social identity, communication, information, and economic opportunity. However, despite its importance, there are still many who are left behind and face barriers to achieving connectivity. Some states have substantially higher rates of internet connectivity than others. This can be linked to a range of...
How to build customer loyalty and relationships that drive repeat business Many e-commerce businesses adopt complex loyalty programs to keep customers around, but these strategies don’t always perform as well in today’s market. Instead, making authentic connections is now the best way to create true customer loyalty. E-commerce businesses must shift their focus from driving transactions to fostering relationships based on positive interactions. This new approach should stretch across your ent...
November 23, 2025 – MOUNTAIN BROOK – Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones announced that he will soon file paperwork with the Alabama Secretary of State's Office to run for Governor of Alabama as a Democrat. Jones is a former U.S. Attorney for President William J. Clinton (D). He was elected in a special election in 2017 defeating former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) in 2017. He served just three years in the Senate before losing in a landslide to former Auburn Coach Tommy Tub...
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Anniston metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But s...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Auburn metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Birmingham metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some are...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Dothan metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas...
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Daphne metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Decatur metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Florence metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Gadsden metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Huntsville metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....
4 PM production // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Montgomery metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places....
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Mobile metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
ungvar // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Tuscaloosa metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $362,117 in October, 0.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
MARSHALL COUNTY, AL., November 24, 2025 - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. Brock Colvin for House District 26 in the Alabama House of Representatives. The district covers the southern portion of Marshall County including Albertville, Boaz, Douglas and Guntersville. "Rep. Colvin has given farmers a voice in Montgomery," said John Bevel, president of the Marshall County Farmers Federation. "He understands the importance of agriculture to this area, and he works...
Are business credit card rewards taxable by the IRS? Business credit card rewards can feel like free money. That 2% cashback on your office supplies or those airline miles from business travel add up quickly. But when tax season rolls around, you might wonder if the IRS wants a piece of those rewards. The good news is that most business credit card rewards aren’t taxable. The IRS treats them as purchase rebates rather than income, which means your cashback, points, and miles typically won’t inc...
HIPAA violations in 2025: Staff mistakes and vendor blind spots HIPAA violations don’t always come from malicious attacks or headline-making data breaches. More often, they stem from everyday mistakes, like misdirected emails and vendors that aren’t as secure as they seem. Even small slip-ups can expose protected health information (PHI) and invite major consequences. In today’s complex compliance landscape, those mistakes are alarmingly common. In fact, 60% of respondents in our latest surve...
Montgomery, Ala. - November 18, 2025 Montgomery police are investigating the city's 56th homicide of the year following a fatal shooting Monday night on Courtland Drive. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 9 p.m. on November 17 and found a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Zekhiry Hooks of Montgomery has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. Police have...
November 24, 2025 - PELHAM, AL - State Representative Kenneth Paschal today expressed his gratitude to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) for endorsing his reelection campaign to serve a second term in the Alabama State House of Representatives. "I am honored that the Business Council of Alabama recognizes my voting record and the values I stand for as a pro-jobs, pro-business public servant," said Rep. Paschal. "I am proud to represent the constituents and business community of House...
November 24, 2025 – CLEBURNE COUNTY – Medical freedom activist Kaycee Cavender has announced that she is running for Alabama House of Representatives District 40. HD40 represents the southeastern portion of Calhoun County and all of Cleburne County in eastern Alabama. Cavender is a businesswoman, sixth-generation Cleburne County resident, and a homeschooling mom of four. Cavender earned her Associate of Science degree from Southern Union State Community College, continued her studies at Jac...
