Fitch Affirms Georgia Fund 1 Prime at AAAmmf
Fitch Ratings kept the top money market fund rating on Georgia Fund 1 Prime, a local government investment pool.
Georgia Personal Finance News
Personal finance in Georgia runs on budgeting, saving, debt and insurance, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting provides information on household money management and consumer-focused financial decisions.
Taxes
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Do you think the economy in your area is getting better?
Georgia Tax Collections Rise 0.2% in October
Gains in sales and corporate taxes offset a steep drop in individual income tax collections, according to state revenue figures.
Financial Planning
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Do you trust that insurance companies will uphold the specific terms listed in your policy?
Georgia Court Rules Insurer Must Pay Interest Above Cap
The Georgia Court of Appeals decided MagMutual must cover post-judgment interest beyond its $3 million policy limit.
Insurance
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Should insurers be banned from using ZIP codes and credit scores to set car insurance rates?
Waites Pushes to Ban ZIP Codes in Insurance Pricing
Georgia's commissioner-elect wants auto and homeowners insurers to stop using ZIP codes and credit scores to set rates.
Spending
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Is the portion of your household income going toward groceries getting better or worse?
Georgia Households Spend 11% of Income on Groceries
The average Georgia household spends $729 each month on food at home, placing the state seventh highest nationally.
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Coverage takes in savings trends, consumer debt levels, open enrollment cycles and tax season guidance. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, covering the financial realities of households across the state. Economic indicators often shift how households manage their monthly budgets or plan for long-term saving goals. Changing interest rates and inflation remain the primary factors influencing these financial choices.