BottleDrop app expands recycling with QR bags statewide
The Can Shed state program links about 119 redemption centers to an app that uses QR coded bags for cans and plastics. With 600 users, signups may lag as bags are issued. Payments arrive within 10 business days, while bags cost 20 cents each and include a 25 cent processing fee.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Iowa
Trish
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Homeowners deductibles rise from 1 to 2 percent in many plans
A Dallas area piece notes insurers increasingly require 2 percent deductibles on homeowners policies, up from 1 percent, shifting more cost to homeowners. With a $400,000 home the hit grows from $4,000 to $8,000 before coverage, prompting bills for loans or skipped repairs as depreciation and wind damage limit payouts.
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Dallas-Fort Worth
MetroTex Association of Realtors
Douglas Heller
Consumer Federation of America
Market volatility and long term investment planning
Proactive planning helps investors handle volatility driven by political and global events. Stay focused on long term goals, avoid rash changes, and use professional guidance to navigate fear and opportunity. Pete Alepra of RBC Wealth Management advises sticking to a sound plan and capitalizing on extreme moves when appropriate.
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RBC Wealth Management
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Rbc.com
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