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Jennifer Saibil  |  The Motley FoolTop business leaders see recession risk fadingCEOs of nearly 280 U.S. companies say the odds of a downturn in the second half of 2025 are shrinking, many shifting to growth expectations.Straight Arrow NewsThe S&P 500 is at nearly 6,000 and only 3% off of its all-time highs. While many investors are excited about the prospect of the market hitting new highs, some investors might be wondering how high it can go.It's a question that investors have grappled with many times, and yet the market has...

The county millage rate will stay at $4.50 and the housing prices are leveling off so what is the root of a likely increase in property taxes for Palm Beach County homeowners?Palm Beach County news: Charlie Woods' golf game; Trump's travel banCharlie Woods finished the Amateur Championship, Guy Fieri sells Lake Worth mansion, Donald Trump puts travel bans on twelve countries.Palm Beach County homeowners will likely see a property tax increase in 2026 due to rising property values, despite a stable millage rate.New construction fueled a significant portion of the...

What is Juneteenth, America's newest federal holiday?Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It became a federal holiday in 2021.Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and became a federal holiday in 2021. Here's what to know about the holiday and what businesses will be open and closed on that day.June 19, 1865 is known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day when slaves in Galveston Texas learned of their freedom following the President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War.Juneteenth celebrations and...

Maurie Backman  |  The Motley FoolRent or buy: Which option is best for your city?If you're trying to determine if renting or buying is better for you, the best option for your wallet might depend on where you live.You'll often hear that it's best not to retire on Social Security alone, but rather, to have additional income streams at your disposal. And you have several options in that regard.If you manage to save well for retirement, you can tap your nest egg for money as needed. You might also own...

Oshkosh last conducted a property evaluation in 2017 prior to last year.OSHKOSH – Common Council is continuing to address the city’s property tax concerns.Oshkosh will now conduct property revaluations every five years, beginning with a planned assessment in 2025, to avoid a repeat of the revaluation calamity that resulted in this year’s spike in property taxes.City council unanimously passed the resolution 7-0 during the June 10 common council meeting after Oshkosh’s failure to conduct regular property evaluations saw the combined assessed value of residential properties jump by 53% last year.“It’s...

Upgrades will bring new snow-making equipment and a new conveyor system to Nutt Hill.PLYMOUTH – A groundbreaking ceremony for a winter recreation park that has been closed for more than a decade will be held mid-June.  The ceremony at noon June 19 at Nutt Hill, 750 W. Main St., will kick off forthcoming upgrades before it opens for the winter 2025 season.The park will undergo nearly $2.3 million in investments from Cheese Capital Winter Park, introducing a new vision along with new buildings, snow-making and grooming equipment, and a conveyor...

Understanding a 401k: How it works and why it’s importantWhat is a 401k plan? Key benefits and how to maximize your savings.Retirement savers have faced plenty of white knuckle days in 2025 where stock market conditions — and on-again, pause-again tariffs — put everyone's nerves on edge.Amazingly, no matter how awful things felt some days, many have not seen a double-digit fallout in their 401(k) savings in the first quarter, according to the latest data from Fidelity Investments.Average 401(k) retirement account balances fell 3% from late last year through the...