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Shoplifter’s Icy Leap Breaks Both Legs at Houston Mall

HOUSTON, TX – An accused shoplifter’s daring escape attempt at the Galleria Mall ended dramatically and painfully when he leaped from an upper level onto the ice rink below, breaking both legs. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has since captured widespread attention on social media. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly stole from a store before making the ill-fated jump in an attempt to evade the Houston Police Department. Witnesses …

Grandmother Beaten to Death in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus community is in mourning following the tragic death of 54-year-old Yolanda Van, a grandmother who was brutally beaten in a shocking daylight attack. As authorities intensify their search for the suspect, 31-year-old Erica Carr, the victim’s family is urging the public to come forward with any information that might lead to an arrest. Yolanda was known for her warm and caring nature, having raised three biological children and adopted two …

Detroit Father Allegedly Enlists Daughter in Burglary

DETROIT, MI – A Detroit man is facing serious charges after authorities say he involved his 11-year-old daughter in a burglary on the city’s east side. The incident unfolded last Tuesday evening on Marquette Drive when the owner of a home being renovated discovered a stranger inside the property. The homeowner’s son noticed the intruder and immediately called the police. In a shocking turn of events, the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Andre Stephen Curtis, fled …

Speeding Car Smashes into Long Island Home, Two Women Injured

HICKSVILLE, NY – A chaotic scene unfolded in a quiet Hicksville neighborhood on Thursday afternoon when a speeding car veered off the road and crashed into a home on Woodbury Road. The driver, a 22-year-old woman, lost control of her vehicle, resulting in a dramatic collision with the house of a 56-year-old resident. Neighbors described the crash as deafening, comparing it to an explosion. Wayne Berk, who lives nearby, witnessed the car speeding past him …

Here Is Why The Ten Years Preceding Retirement Are Critical

While retirement planning is a multi-decade process, how you handle your final decade before leaving employment will significantly influence how prepared you’ll be when that day comes.

Why Budgeting Is One of The Most Important Steps To Happy Retirement

Making a budget is an essential tool for managing one’s finances; it is the process of planning where your money will go. It allows you to determine how much money you need to save and the best way to allocate your resources in order to reach your long-term financial goals. Furthermore, budgeting helps you to make sure that you are not overspending and that you have enough money to cover your basic needs during retirement.

Social Security Recipients: Unpleasant News Ahead

Millions of retirees in today’s society count on Social Security to provide for their financial needs. Many retirees in the United States rely heavily, if not entirely, on these payments.

How to Create a Retirement Budget That Works

Ah, retirement is when you finally get to enjoy all those hobbies you never had time for and take long, leisurely vacations without worrying about returning to work. But wait, before you start planning your dream retirement, have you thought about how you will pay for it? That’s right; the golden years can quickly turn into the “uh-oh” years if you don’t have a solid plan in place.