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Personal-finance

What's the real retirement age in America? Here are 4 guesses

What's the real retirement age in America? Here are 4 guesses

  • Daniel de Visé USA Today

Americans might be understandably confused about when they are expected to retire. Here are four milestone ages that define American retirement today.

What everyday consumers really think about their credit in 2026

What everyday consumers really think about their credit in 2026

  • Jenelle Dito for FICO

FICO reports that Americans are increasingly engaged with credit, with 89% taking steps to improve financial health, yet many misconceptions persist about scoring.

Americans of all ages want more federal help with childcare costs. Gen Z most of all.

Americans of all ages want more federal help with childcare costs. Gen Z most of all.

  • Chabeli Carrazana for The 19th

The 19th reports that a poll reveals Gen Z overwhelmingly supports increased federal spending on childcare, with 60% favoring it compared to 52% of all U.S. adults.

How to enjoy Thanksgiving without adding to your debt

How to enjoy Thanksgiving without adding to your debt

  • Bobbi Rebell for Accredited Debt Relief

Accredited Debt Relief reports that Thanksgiving costs more than anticipated due to rising grocery prices. 

How to save for the holiday season

How to save for the holiday season

  • Ginita Wall for Intuit TurboTax

Intuit TurboTax reports tips for holiday savings: set goals, budget weekly, consider extra income, gift experiences, adjust tax withholding, and plan for next year.

4 tax perks military families often miss

4 tax perks military families often miss

  • Ginita Wall for Intuit TurboTax

Intuit TurboTax reports four commonly missed tax perks for military families: travel expense deductions, tax-free ROTC payments, non-taxable combat pay, and deductible moving expenses.

The real cost of a car accident: Medical bills and what's covered

The real cost of a car accident: Medical bills and what's covered

  • Mary Beth Eastman for CarInsurance.com

CarInsurance.com reports that car accidents can lead to substantial costs, including medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, and higher insurance premiums.

Student loan debt report: Signs of strain heading into 2027, according to new Credit Karma data

Student loan debt report: Signs of strain heading into 2027, according to new Credit Karma data

    Intuit Credit Karma reports on rising student loan strain as borrowers face new repayment plans. Many are deferred, with increased delinquency risks, particularly among Gen X.

    7 smart money moves to make before the end of the year

    7 smart money moves to make before the end of the year

      Current reports seven smart money moves to make before year-end, including reviewing 401(k) contributions, using FSA funds, tax-loss harvesting, and revisiting your budget.

      Over 40% of engagement rings aren't insured before the proposal

      Over 40% of engagement rings aren't insured before the proposal

        Jewelers Mutual Group reports over 40% of engagement rings go uninsured before proposals, leaving valuable assets vulnerable for weeks.

        Experts say climate change is impacting home insurance: Do homeowners see it?

        Experts say climate change is impacting home insurance: Do homeowners see it?

          Insurance.com reports that a survey reveals homeowners are unsure about the impact of climate change on rising home insurance rates, with only 43% seeing a connection.

          Who inherits the homeowners insurance when someone dies?

          Who inherits the homeowners insurance when someone dies?

            TheZebra.com reports that homeowners insurance may not transfer automatically after a death, leading to potential gaps in coverage. 

            Money questions couples should ask before getting married

            Money questions couples should ask before getting married

              TD reports that couples should discuss finances before getting serious, addressing topics like debt and budgeting, to build trust and ensure future stability.

              Half of Americans are worried about money this holiday season

              Half of Americans are worried about money this holiday season

                Intuit Credit Karma reports half of Americans are more worried about money this holiday season, with rising expenses forcing cutbacks on traditions and gifts.

                Local News

                Photos: The Week That Was

                Photos: The Week That Was

                The week began and ended with witches but had lots non-scary in between, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: Buena clinches the 5A Sonoran Region crown with a 45-10 win over Ironwood Ridge

                Photos: Buena clinches the 5A Sonoran Region crown with a 45-10 win over Ironwood Ridge

                The Colts were too much for the visiting Nighthawks, rolling to a 45-10 win in the 5A Sonoran Region title game that also held far ranging playoff implications, October 30, 2026, Sierra Vista, Ariz.

                Photos: Halloween night along a Congress Street free of motor vehicles

                Photos: Halloween night along a Congress Street free of motor vehicles

                Vehicular traffic was routed around several blocks of east Congress Street on Halloween, October 31, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Hundreds turned out in the rain to trick-or-treat at the shops or just be seen in their finest. Closing of the street to vehicles is a program to increase pedestrian safet…

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: November 1

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: November 1

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                State & Regional

                Hobbs’ lt. gov candidate appeals to Mormons conflicted about GOP

                Hobbs’ lt. gov candidate appeals to Mormons conflicted about GOP

                Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have long been staunch Republicans, but this year’s Arizona governor’s race highlights a minority group of churchgoers who don’t feel aligned with the direction their party is going.

                Here's what to know to vote at the polls in Arizona

                Here's what to know to vote at the polls in Arizona

                In-person voters in Arizona must bring a government-issued photo ID that reflects their current address or two pieces of alternative identification

                How to turn in your Arizona mail-in ballot on day of election

                How to turn in your Arizona mail-in ballot on day of election

                If you still have your mail-in ballot at home, it's not too late to cast a vote. You have a few options to ensure your voice is heard.

                Judge blocks Medicaid rule for sickest Arizonans

                Judge blocks Medicaid rule for sickest Arizonans

                More than 429,000 Arizonans ages 19 to 64 are covered through Medicaid expansion. AHCCCS estimates that more than 100,000 of them have healthcare histories suggesting they might have chronic conditions or complex care needs.

                Nation & World

                What's the real retirement age in America? Here are 4 guesses

                What's the real retirement age in America? Here are 4 guesses

                Americans might be understandably confused about when they are expected to retire. Here are four milestone ages that define American retirement today.

                Verizon wants to hang up on landlines, but some customers aren’t so sure

                Verizon wants to hang up on landlines, but some customers aren’t so sure

                Accelerating the death of the traditional landline is a rule change this spring from the FCC.

                Is the economy better than before Trump retook office? See the data

                Is the economy better than before Trump retook office? See the data

                President Donald Trump is not running in this year's midterm elections, but he'd like voters to act as if he is.

                America's truckers on the brink with 221 bankruptcies this year

                America's truckers on the brink with 221 bankruptcies this year

                At a time when affordability issues are at the center of U.S. voters’ concerns heading into the midterm elections, America’s smaller trucking operators are feeling the pinch.

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                What final pre-election polls show about Arizona governor's race

                What final pre-election polls show about Arizona governor's race

                Photos: Halloween night along a Congress Street free of motor vehicles

                Photos: Halloween night along a Congress Street free of motor vehicles

                Tim Steller’s column: Downtown Tucson parking costs soar, but crowds stay — for now

                Tim Steller’s column: Downtown Tucson parking costs soar, but crowds stay — for now

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                What elite athletes and business leaders have in common

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                From 16 teachers to 73,000 members: Pima Federal Credit Union turns 75

                From 16 teachers to 73,000 members: Pima Federal Credit Union turns 75

                Content by Pima Federal Credit Union. Despite the substantial growth, Pima Federal’s dedication to the people where it first put down roots hasn’t changed.

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                Phoenix Holding Backs 24-Year-Old AI Founder Gaurav Gaikwad’s Ace Reputations at $30 Million Valuation

                Phoenix Holding Backs 24-Year-Old AI Founder Gaurav Gaikwad’s Ace Reputations at $30 Million Valuation

                Contributor content. Gaikwad wants Ace to build technology potentially capable of helping individuals and organizations understand and navigate that environment.

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                How More Pet Owners Are Adapting Their Homes for Dogs and Cats

                How More Pet Owners Are Adapting Their Homes for Dogs and Cats

                Provided content. Pet ownership has changed how people plan entire rooms, not just how they treat one piece of furniture.

                Shopping

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Crime

                Families sue Tucson, driver over 3 U of A students' deaths

                Families sue Tucson, driver over 3 U of A students' deaths

                The wrongful death lawsuit says the city knew the crossing where three University of Arizona students were struck and killed last October was unsafe.

                Child sexual abuse case at Tucson church yields 10-year prison sentence

                Child sexual abuse case at Tucson church yields 10-year prison sentence

                Child sexual abuse at a Tucson church, revealed in Arizona Daily Star reporting, led to Tuesday’s sentence for a child-abusing parishioner allegedly protected by the church pastor.

                Man indicted in fatal 2024 shooting in midtown Tucson

                Man indicted in fatal 2024 shooting in midtown Tucson

                A man has been indicted in the November 2024 fatal shooting of a 49-year-old man in midtown Tucson.

                Court filings link teens to recent Tucson gun shop burglaries

                Court filings link teens to recent Tucson gun shop burglaries

                Court filings links a group of teens to two separate gun store thefts in Tucson.

                Politics

                Tucson touts first-year gains for Safe City Initiative

                Tucson touts first-year gains for Safe City Initiative

                In the year since, Tucson launched its Safe City Initiative, Mayor Regina Romero says there has been an increase in street outreach and targeted law enforcement responses.

                Judge blocks Medicaid rule for sickest Arizonans

                Judge blocks Medicaid rule for sickest Arizonans

                More than 429,000 Arizonans ages 19 to 64 are covered through Medicaid expansion. AHCCCS estimates that more than 100,000 of them have healthcare histories suggesting they might have chronic conditions or complex care needs.

                Tucson Electric Power seeks nearly 10% rate hike

                Tucson Electric Power seeks nearly 10% rate hike

                Tucson Electric Power says its final rate proposal to the Arizona Corporation Commission would increase an average customer’s monthly bill by about $13.50.

                Political Notebook: Progressive supervisors pick former Republican to lead Pima County

                Political Notebook: Progressive supervisors pick former Republican to lead Pima County

                Carmine DeBonis Jr., Pima County's new top administrator, started his long career there as an aide to late conservative Supervisor Ed Moore.

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