Suzanne Blake
Consumer and Social Trends Reporter at Newsweek
Tar Heel. Writer. Current: @newsweek Past: @thesun @grepbeat @fsrmag @qsrmagazine @cnbc @dailytarheel
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newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
Juneteenth, occurring annually on June 19, is now a federal holiday, impacting many federal and state offices. It also means your bank is likely to be closed down for the day. The holiday has been commemorated as America's Second Independence Day, and several companies may be updating their hours of operation in honor of the federal holiday. Why It MattersJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
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newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
Minnesota could raise property taxes on residents as local school districts look for additional funding. Within the state, 45 local teachers' union chapters have reached out for extra financial support, according to Education Minnesota. That's up to three times the usual number at this point in the year. Why It MattersOver the past several years, rising property taxes have contributed to a nationwide housing affordability crisis.
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newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
Across the United States, millions of people are in debt, with some states experiencing higher rates of delinquency than others. According to a new report from WalletHub, southern states made up the top places where Americans are most behind on their debt. Why It MattersU.S. households carry $18.203 trillion in debt as of 2025, according to the Motley Fool. While mortgages make up 70 percent of that, getting into delinquency can have severe consequences for your credit.
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mahoningmatters.com | Suzanne Blake
Across the United States, millions of people are in debt, with some states experiencing higher rates of delinquency than others. According to a new report from WalletHub, southern states made up the top places where Americans are most behind on their debt. Why It MattersU.S. households carry $18.203 trillion in debt as of 2025, according to the Motley Fool. While mortgages make up 70 percent of that, getting into delinquency can have severe consequences for your credit.
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newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
After Purdue Pharma agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement, the Sackler family, the company's founders, could see a hit to their net worth. The company announced its settlement with all 55 attorneys general on Monday after longstanding allegations the company and the Sacklers played a role in creating and worsening the opioid crisis in America.
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