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Dokis First Nation soars in drone mapping projects

2 weeks ago | nugget.ca | Kelly Smith |Kelly Anne Smith

Advertisement 1Dokis First Nation's lands department is using modern drone technology for research, archeology, property lines, and more. • • Article contentDOKIS FIRST NATION – Dokis First Nation’s lands administrator, Randy Restoule, obtains data from new heights using drones, which he says allows the nation to be more efficient and self-sufficient. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Today’s Highest Gas Prices By State

1 month ago | forbes.com | Kelly Anne Smith

Today’s average price of gas in the U.S. is $3.18 per gallon, down $0.01 from yesterday, up $0.02 from last week and down $0.06 from last month. The average price of a gallon of gas one year ago today was $3.67. California has the highest price of gas, with an average of $4.77 per gallon of regular gas. Mississippi has the lowest price of gas, with an average of $2.66 per gallon of regular gas. Gas prices have steadily fallen each year since 2022, thanks to slowing demand.
2030 Job Market Forecast: The Skills And Roles You’ll Need

1 month ago | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Kelly Anne Smith

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Q1 2025 Wrapped: What’s Changing In Credit, Mortgages And Consumer Spending

2 months ago | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Kelly Anne Smith

For many, 2025 has felt like a financial pressure cooker. Inflation may be easing, but prices are still high. Borrowing remains costly, and the personal savings rate—now at 4.6%—falls well behind the 10-year average of 6.9%. Americans are paying more to stay afloat—whether it’s keeping up with sky-high credit card interest rates, navigating a housing market that refuses to give buyers a break or trying to save money when wages just aren’t stretching as far as they used to.
How Trump’s First Round Of Executive Orders May Impact Jobs And Housing Costs

Jan 23, 2025 | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Kelly Anne Smith

With President Donald Trump back in the White House, big economic shifts could be coming for housing and job markets across the country. From tariffs on building materials to deregulation in housing and a renewed push for domestic manufacturing, the policies soon to come out of Washington could shape everything from mortgage rates to job opportunities in key industries. We talked to experts and broke it all down so you know what to expect and how to stay ahead.
New CFPB Rule Keeps Medical Debt Off Credit Reports: What You Need to Know

Jan 9, 2025 | forbes.com | Robin Saks Frankel |Kelly Anne Smith

Americans will no longer have to decide what’s more important: Their health or their credit score. Finalized on January 7, a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) prohibits credit reporting agencies from including medical debt information in the credit reports and scores they provide to lenders. It’s expected to impact nearly 15 million Americans who have previously been haunted by an estimated $49 billion in medical bills on their credit reports.
Trump Distances Himself From Project 2025, But Its Tax Plans Could Shape His Next Term

Nov 18, 2024 | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Kelly Anne Smith

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for office, questions loom around how his sweeping tax policy proposals will shape the American economy. Trump’s tax wish list is a mix of old ideas, such as extending the expiring 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and new ones, including abolishing and replacing income tax with tariffs, lowering the corporate tax rate to 15% for companies that produce goods domestically, and imposing a 60% tariff on Chinese imports.
Thanksgiving 2024: 3 Food Items That Will Cost You Less This Year

Nov 17, 2024 | forbes.com | Patricia Louis |Kelly Anne Smith

While some Thanksgiving staples (like pumpkin pie) will cost more this year thanks to supply chain issues, poor growing conditions and increased demand, there is some good news: Turkey prices are cheaper!And since turkeys are often the most expensive part of your feast, the average Thanksgiving dinner that uses name-brand products will cost about $90, according to an analysis by Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute, or 0.50% less than last year.
Thanksgiving 2024: 3 Foods That Will Be More Expensive This Year

Nov 17, 2024 | forbes.com | Kelly Anne Smith

Additional reporting by Patricia Louis, Optimization Editor, Forbes Advisor. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, prepare yourself for a more expensive feast. Food prices continue to be a pain point for many Americans, with groceries up 25% since March 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the rate of increase has slowed in 2024, prices are still climbing due to less-than-stellar crop conditions, increased consumer demand and supply chain issues.
From Service To Stability: How VA Loans Make Homeownership Attainable For Veterans

Nov 6, 2024 | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Kelly Anne Smith

Honoring service members goes beyond ceremonies, parades and free coffee; it’s about providing veterans and their families with a strong foundation for a stable life. With VA loans, housing assistance programs and new policies designed to reduce homelessness, veterans today have more support to secure stable housing. VA Loans Are A Game-Changer for Veteran HomebuyersVA loans are a massive win for veterans looking to buy a home, offering unique benefits that make homeownership far more accessible.