Q: I have a condo that I rent. The condo association has started a new annual fee of $600 to cover administrative costs for rentals. The association also now charges $350 every time a renter moves in or out of the building.
Nebraskans would pay more in court fees to bolster funding for the judges retirement plan under a bill that advanced from first-round debate Wednesday.
Although an international trip is likely still a ways off, you should grab your passport and check when it expires. Now is one of the best times to renew your…
For most libraries, including the Omaha Public Library, fines have a disproportionate impact on low-income communities, writes Laura Marlane, executive director of the library.
This popular investment choice could be a good fit for your retirement savings.
Q. I purchased a condominium from my mother in 1997 for a small nominal fee after living in it for 10 years. My question is, if I sell the unit now, would I pay taxes based on the county’s appraised value in 1997, of which I am unaware, or do I pay taxes based on the purchase price from my mother that is stated on the deed transfer?
The bill would have allowed Douglas County to increase its 911 surcharge to $1 a month, up from the current 50-cent cap.
Registration is open for a Nebraska/Iowa Senior Softball League.
Scammers have begun sending out emails designed to scare stimulus check recipients into thinking they have opted out of receiving the money.
If you know you’re getting a refund come tax time, filing your taxes can almost feel fun. But if you suspect you’re going to owe the IRS money you don’t…
"Without cramming their impressionable heads full of nonsense and self-esteem issues, I want to be able to teach them what a healthy lifestyle looks like and give them the tools to choose one as they get older."
Imagine being anxious about affording your federal student loan payments. And then you receive a phone call from someone who says he’s affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education. His company can help you qualify for federal programs to permanently reduce your monthly payments. All you have to do is pay an advance fee of […]
Nebraska tax policy should promote an equitable approach, not shifting more of the tax burden on low- and middle-income families.
The La Vista City Council met and discussed the following at its March 2 meeting:
Allowing internet providers to attach devices to utility poles can strengthen broadband access in rural counties.
The right 401(k) investment strategy could put you on the path to long-term wealth. Here are some choices worth exploring.
If you register at the Social Security website you can get an estimate of your Social Security benefits if you were to claim at 62, at your full retirement age or at age 70. Then you can decide if you want to withdraw your FRA amount (or less) from your 401(k) so you wait to claim Social Security as long as possible.
Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill that would eventually send about $15 million a year to Nebraska communities for sewer and water infrastructure projects, including about $6 million a year to Omaha.
A Creighton University researcher says people are having more trouble paying for funerals, in part because they must must make quick and costly decisions after a death.
Q: I read your response to the 66-year old buyer who was considering the purchase of a home.
Most lease contracts allow another person to take it over. Websites such as leasetrader.com and swapalease.com connect lease sellers with people wanting to assume a lease.
Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran cardholder, following these eight tips can help you earn more, save more and get more value out of your rewards.
Rural broadband can be expensive and difficult to provide, but massive amounts of money have been directed to that effort. So why isn't high-speed internet more available in rural Nebraska?
"I would appreciate a detailed explanation from OPPD about where we stand, as citizens and rate and tax payers of Omaha and Nebraska, regarding this issue."
Runners will cross the finish line on the track at Ed Weir Stadium, which was the race's original finish line, because the Husker spring game is set to take place the day before the race.