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Beyond payday loans: What other options exist when you need financial help?
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Kansas wants to ease taxes on retirees
Update: On April 24, Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed legislation approved by the Kansas Legislature that would have – gradually over five years – increased from $75,000 to $100,000 the total annual income a taxpayer may have and not pay state income taxes on the portion that is Social Security income. Though Kelly supported the change,…
Kansas lowers sales tax on food, but not everything you eat is eligible for savings
Update: On April 24, Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed legislation that would have accelerated the elimination of state sales tax on food to zero on Jan. 1, 2024. The food sales tax is currently scheduled to fall from 4% to 2% on that date. Though Kelly supported the change, she opposes the larger bill that would…
Can’t pay your utility bill? There is help for keeping the heat on this winter
Kansas’ “cold weather rule” is in effect from Nov. 1 to March 31. Nov. 1 until March 31. During this time, certain utility companies must do two things: Offer a 12-month repayment plan for those behind on their payments and not shut off any utilities if the temperature drops below 35 degrees.
