August 5, 2026

FINANCE

EVENTS FAMILY FINANCE

Preparing for the Christmas Budget

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  Christmas is a time of joy… and spending! To enjoy it without going into debt, it’s best to plan ahead. Make a realistic budget that includes gifts, meals, and decorations. Start saving in November and look for sales or early purchases. Handmade gifts or group exchanges, like the famous Secret Santa, reduce expenses and […]
FINANCE POLITICS USA

New Fees for Form I-94

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  Starting September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin applying an additional $24 fee to Form I-94 for entries at land border ports of entry. This means the total cost to obtain an I-94 at a land border crossing will now be $30 (the existing $6 fee plus the new […]
ARIZONA FINANCE TUCSON

Water Increase, City of Tucson by August 2025

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Tucson City Council has approved a plan to increase water rates for both residential and commercial/industrial customers. These increases are part of a larger strategy to address the rising costs of water supply, including purchasing water from the Central Arizona Project (CAP). The rate adjustments will likely affect customers in unincorporated areas of Pima County more
EDUCATION FINANCE WORLD

The mega-structure of the Panama Canal

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The mega-structure of the Panama Canal is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the world, and not just of the 20th century. The Panama Canal crosses the Isthmus of Panama at its narrowest point and uses a system of locks to raise and lower ships to different levels. The locks fill with water […]

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