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Immigration surge cost state and local governments $9.2 billion in 2023, nonpartisan CBO finds

Targeted ads make compulsive buying easy. Here's how to spend mindfully

Shopping Addiction

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy joined Trump team to slash spending, but Congress may have other plans

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New Jersey budget proposal includes millionaires tax, baby bonds and spending cuts

New Jersey budget proposal

Health Insurance

24 million insured Americans are spending a big chunk of their income on medical bills

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Big money: Record spending in New Jersey's governor's race

Pennsylvania's budget impasse is finally over

In Atlantic City, a belated and partial move toward frugalness

Report: Wolf to make announcement on budget Tuesday

After House revolts, Pa. lawmakers voting Sunday on separate budget plans

City officials sign new 5-year airport lease

Christie pushes for increases in defense spending

Personal Finance

Spending money on experiences makes you happier than buying material things

U.S. consumer spending falls

Philly: 15th of largest US school systems for spending per pupil

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SEPTA to expand late-night service for New Year's Eve celebrations

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A recession pop dance party offers a New Year’s Eve night on a budget in Philly

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Smoking 'a few harmless joints' a month can hurt school performance, study says

Weed Use Teens

Here's where to recycle your Christmas tree in Philly

Christmas Tree Recycling

The classic mystery ‘Clue’ hits the stage in Philadelphia this January

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As NBA trade season begins, four Sixers officially become eligible to be traded

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