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Landlord Charged with Murder After Body of a Man, Who Was Reportedly His Tenant, Was Found Hidden in a Barrel on His Property

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A landlord in Washington has been charged with murder after a body was discovered in a barrel on his property. The victim was reportedly his tenant.

Authorities responded to a report of “suspicious circumstances” in the 3600 block of Old Lewis River Rd. in Cowlitz County at 6:53 p.m. local time on December 16, according to a press release shared by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday, December 23.

The call came from a family member of local man Ricky Dean Miller, 67, who claimed Miller had told them he “killed someone” and that the victim’s body was hidden on his property. Police then obtained a warrant to search Miller’s property.

During the search, officers located the body of 71-year-old Dennis Eugene Schmitt in a barrel. Schmitt was reportedly Miller’s tenant and lived in a separate structure on the property, according to the statement.

An autopsy conducted on December 19 revealed that Schmitt had sustained multiple blunt-force injuries to the head, and his body showed evidence of strangulation, per police.

Miller was booked without bond into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful disposal of human remains on December 17, according to public arrest records.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the case to contact Detective James Hanberry at 360-577-3092.

PEOPLE reached out to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office and the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office for comment on Saturday, December 27, but did not receive an immediate response.

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Witkoff To Moscow. Zelenskyy Is Wary. A Phone Call Leaks. A Peace Plan Coalesces. What Exactly Is Going On With Ukraine?

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The White House’s lead envoy is heading to Russia for a sixth time. Ukraine fears a peace that heavily favors Moscow. A leaked phone call shows the US envoy advising a Kremlin official on how to sweet talk the White House. And Russia’s invasion — now in its 46th month — has pushed Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces closer to the breaking point. There’s a lot that happened in the six days since a US-drafted peace proposal first leaked not to mention the circumstances under which it was drafted. The 28-point plan jolted what until recently had been sputtering efforts to halt the Russian war, something that Trump had pledged to do within 24 hours of taking office in January. Here’s what you need to know as of November 26, as diplomats and negotiators from Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and many other European capitals wrangle over details over a concrete, and controversial plan. The Main Sticking Points? After the US plan leaked, and then was given to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian leader sent his chief of staff and other officials to Geneva for urgent talks with US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Zelenskyy reportedly was blindsided by the plan, which echoed most of the hard-line positions that Russia has held before the invasion. The Geneva talks, however, produced an “updated and refined” framework a reworked 19-point plan — that would deliver a “sustainable and just peace,” both the White House and Zelenskyy’s office said. But Zelenskyy’s comments suggested the thorniest issues might still be on the table. That includes the fate of a chunk of the Donetsk region that the Kremlin has been hellbent on seizing. Moscow has repeatedly said it must control all of Donetsk, one of five Ukrainian regions Putin baselessly claims are Russian. Ceding land that Ukraine’s forces have kept out of Russia’s clutches, at great cost, would be a massive concession by Kyiv and could have political repercussions for Zelenskyy. Other pitfalls include the Kremlin’s insistence that Ukraine be forever barred from joining NATO and a potential cap on the size of Kyiv’s military. The US draft would require Ukraine to “enshrine in its constitution that it will not join NATO” and the alliance to formalize a pledge that Ukraine will never be admitted. That approach may be unpalatable for Ukraine, which wants freedom to choose its geopolitical partners and currently has its NATO aspirations codified in its constitution. Ukraine also wants to be able to defend itself from any potential future Russian attack. In previous negotiations, Russia called for Ukraine’s military to be under 100, 000 personnel. The initial US draft would cap it at 600, 000. A European counterproposal would raise that to 800, 000 “in peacetime.” Several top Republican senators have criticized the initial US plan, including former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. “A deal that rewards aggression wouldn’t be worth the paper it’s written on. America isn’t a neutral arbiter, and we shouldn’t act like one,” he said in a post to X. Sixth Time’s A Charm? A real estate developer with no diplomatic background, Steve Witkoff is the man tapped by Trump to lead efforts to find an end to Russia’s war. He’s met with Putin five times already, traveling to Moscow on his private jet. Some of Witkoff’s prior actions have raised alarm bells to outside observers, who fear he is being manipulated or that he misunderstands the war’s deeply intractable historical contours. Witkoff has relied on translators provided by the Kremlin for his conversations with Putin and other officials, rather than using translators authorized by the US Embassy. After Witkoff’s last meeting with Putin in August, US and European officials said the envoy misunderstood the geography of Ukrainian territory Putin was claiming. Representative Don Bacon, a Republican who has criticized the Trump administration’s engagement with Russia, called for Witkoff to be fired. Sending Witkoff back to Moscow, a visit Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov confirmed would happen next week, is a sign that the White House is eager to cement some or all of the points that were set in Geneva and Abu Dhabi. Another wild-card: Trump mentioned his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, might accompany Witkoff, something neither Ushakov nor Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on. Kushner was reportedly present for previously undisclosed US meeting involving Witkoff and Russian who is also not a diplomat but who has played a starring, unconventional role in negotiations with the Americans: Kirill Dmitriev. Wait, A Leaked Phone Call? In late October, Dmitriev, a sharp-tongued, Harvard-trained businessman who heads Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, traveled to Miami, Florida. He met with Republican Representative Anna Luna, giving her what he said were undisclosed Russian files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He also gave her a box of chocolates and a book of Putin quotes. Dmitriev had been blacklisted in 2022, along with other Russian officials, in punishment for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Trump’s Treasury secretary has called him a “Kremlin propagandist.” It later emerged that Dmitriev, who was given an exemption by US authorities to travel, had secret meetings with Witkoff and Kushner while in Miami- reportedly leaving some White House and State Department officials in the dark. After news of the US proposal emerged last week, several US senators said that Rubio told them the draft was Russian in nature, influenced by a Russian, though Dmitriev was not named. Rubio, who was in Geneva, insisted it was a US draft. On November 25, not long before Trump announced Witkoff would travel to Moscow, Bloomberg News published a transcript of what it said was telephone call between Witkoff and Ushakov, held about two weeks before Witkoff met Dmitriev in Miami. According to the transcript, Witkoff advised Ushakov on how to charm Trump on a possible peace deal. “I would make the call and just reiterate that you congratulate the president on this achievement, that you supported it, you supported it, that you respect that he is a man of peace and you’re just, you’re really glad to have seen it happen. So I would say that,” Witkoff was quoted as saying. “I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere,” Witkoff reportedly said. Bloomberg did not say how it obtained the recording, which was likely made by US intelligence agencies who routinely monitor and eavesdrop on foreign officials’ conversations. RFE/RL could not independent verify the transcript. Trump partially confirmed the fact of the call, though not its content, saying “He’s got to sell this to Ukraine. He’s going to sell Ukraine to Russia. That’s what a dealmaker does.” Ushakov also appeared to confirm the fact of the call, telling a Russian state TV reporter that the call was leaked to undermine the backchannel negotiations. “It is unlikely that such a leak could have come from the participants in the conversation,” he was quoted as saying. RFE/RL Russia/Ukraine editor Steven Gutterman contributed to this report.
https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-witkoff-dmitriev-peace-ushakov/33606177.html

Angels GM Perry Minasian: Grayson Rodriguez is ‘a gamble worth taking’

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Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez offered too tantalizing of a package for Perry Minasian to turn down, despite the risk. A day after the Angels acquired a pitcher who has been hurt for nearly a season and a half, Minasian said the current reports of his Rodriguez’s and the potential he offers were sufficient to be worth sending the Baltimore Orioles one of their best power hitters, Taylor Ward. “Is there risk? Yes, there’s risk,” the Angels’ general manager said Wednesday. “It’s eyes wide open on the risk. That being said, it’s four years of control. It’s somebody that, when he pitches, can beat anybody on any given night. The weapons he has and the ability to throw strikes, it’s a combination that some of the best in the game have. We’ve got high expectations. He’s somebody we’re really excited to have.” Rodriguez, 26, is a former first-round pick with a 100-mph fastball. He had a 3. 25 ERA over a 31-start stretch from July 2023 to July 2024. He struck out 193 and walked 53 over 182⅔ innings in that span. His walk rate is slightly better than the major-league average. However, he hasn’t thrown a pitch in a regular season game since July 31, 2024. Rodriguez suffered a lat strain that cost him the last two months of the 2024 season, and he missed all of 2025 with a similar strain and then elbow problems. He had surgery to have a bone spur removed in August. “We need him to be healthy,” Minasian said. “We like where he’s at. Obviously, we felt like the medical (report) was in a good enough place to where this was a chance, a gamble worth taking. We expect him to be healthy in spring. He’s throwing bullpens in January. We’ve talked to him. He’s very motivated, very excited. Somebody that can really give us a jolt in the rotation.” Rodriguez is scheduled to talk to the media Wednesday afternoon. For now, any report of his health has to be taken with caution. No team would give up an established starting pitcher with four years of control for a hitter with one year of control under normal circumstances. Mike Elias, the Orioles president of baseball operations, told the Baltimore media recently that Rodriguez was a “wild card.” “There’s nothing going on right now that would hold him back,” Elias said. “He’s not injured right now and he’s preparing for spring training, but the poor guy’s missed a year and two months basically, and we’ve got to be mindful of that, and I think he’s a really nice wild card talent for us, and I’m really optimistic and bullish about it. But the fact that he’s missed so much time recently, we just have to be prudent about that. “We don’t want to plan around him too heavily, but I really like where he’s at.” If Rodriguez is healthy, he would join a rotation that includes right-hander José Soriano and left-handers Yusei Kikuchi and Reid Detmers. Soriano is 27 and Detmers and Rodriguez are 26. The Angels control Detmers and Soriano for the next three years, and Rodriguez for the next four. The Angels still need another starter, and to that end the deal helps by freeing up some money. Ward was set to make around $14 million in arbitration, and Rodriguez will make just over the major-league minimum of $780,000. “The more flexibility, the better,” Minasian said. “That was discussed too. It’s not only acquiring somebody we feel like can impact the rotation, but freeing up some money to maybe get into areas where we wouldn’t have been able to before.” The Angels will need to replace Ward’s production at the plate. Last season, he hit 36 homers and drove in 103 runs with a . 792 OPS. The Angels still have Mike Trout, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler to play the corner outfield spots. Trout and Soler likely can’t handle full-time outfield duty, so the Angels would probably look to have them split time in the outfield and at designated hitter. Adell could also play center, but perhaps now the Angels are more likely to get a true center field and keep Adell in one of the corners. “It’s a long offseason,” Minasian said. “We’ll continue to look.” More to come on this story.
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/11/19/angels-gm-perry-minasian-grayson-rodriguez-is-a-gamble-worth-taking/

Teen who mysteriously died on Carnival Cruise was straight-A student planning to join military

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A teen passenger who mysteriously died on a Carnival cruise ship was a bubbly, straight-A student with hopes of joining the military, her loved ones said.

Anna Kepner, 18, had been aboard the Carnival Horizon, which returned to Miami from the Caribbean on Saturday, when she passed away, according to authorities and her family. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear.

Authorities have released few details, including the exact time of her death or who she was traveling with at the time.

Her grief-stricken family has since paid tribute to Anna, affectionately known as “Anna Banana.”

“She was a people person,” the family told ABC News. “She loved being around people. She had that type of energy that just drew you in with her smile and the way she carried herself. She was such an easy person to talk to.”

The teen, who was set to graduate from high school in May, had recently started the process of joining the military.

“She had just finished taking the test to join the military,” the family said. “She was already talking to recruiters and had chosen her career path. She wanted to do something that would help her community.”

Kepner was a gymnast and varsity cheerleader who, her family said, would light up any room she walked into.

“If you were sad, she’d make you laugh. She would joke around and be the funniest little person in school,” they shared. “She was the best child you could ever meet.”

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the passenger’s death but stopped short of releasing further details. The cruise line noted it is working with the FBI to investigate the incident.

“Our focus is on supporting the family of our guest and cooperating with the FBI,” the company said in a statement.

FBI Miami spokesperson James Marshall stated that the office responded to the scene but provided no additional information.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/10/us-news/teen-who-died-on-carnival-cruise-was-straight-a-student-planning-to-join-military/

Digital Euro Faces Uncertain Future as Brussels Rethinks Its Purpose

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The European Union’s Digital Euro Faces a Critical Crossroads

The European Union’s long march toward a digital euro has hit a crossroads. In Brussels, lawmakers are debating whether the continent even needs a central bank digital currency or if private innovation might already be fulfilling that role.

For years, the European Central Bank (ECB) has envisioned a public digital currency that would anchor Europe’s payment system in the 21st century. But a new parliamentary proposal could dramatically slow that momentum.

A Conditional Approach to the Digital Euro

The initiative, introduced by Fernando Navarrete of Spain’s center-right EPP group, argues that a digital euro should only exist if the private sector fails to build a seamless European payment network. In other words, the ECB’s project would become a backup plan, not the default future.

If approved, this “conditional” approach would redefine the EU’s digital finance agenda by prioritizing commercial innovation before central-bank intervention.

Private Competition First

Navarrete’s draft report envisions a “market test” before any online version of the digital euro goes live — a process that would require Brussels to confirm the absence of a pan-European retail payment system before giving the ECB the green light.

His argument is straightforward: if companies can deliver efficient, borderless payment systems on their own, there may be no reason to spend billions of euros building a state-run alternative.

“The ECB has been calling for a solution — public or private — to connect Europe’s payment systems,” Navarrete told reporters. “The private market should have the first chance to do that.”

Concerns and Criticism

Critics warn that this approach could derail years of technical and political progress.

The ECB views the digital euro not as competition to banks but as a guaranteed European alternative to U.S.-based payment networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.

A Split Vision for Europe’s Money

The timing of Navarrete’s report has raised eyebrows. It arrived just as the ECB announced plans to begin pilot testing the digital euro in 2027, with a possible rollout in 2029.

This coincidence underscores a growing divide between the bloc’s technocrats, who want to move forward swiftly, and lawmakers, many of whom fear the ECB is moving too fast without sufficient proof of public need.

Navarrete insists he is not trying to kill the project. “I’m not for or against the digital euro,” he said. “But we must ensure stability and proportionality.”

The Offline Digital Euro Compromise

While the online version faces pushback, Navarrete’s plan supports developing an offline digital euro. This version would function more like digital cash stored locally on secure devices and transferrable even without internet access.

He argues this offline model would preserve Europeans’ right to hold central bank money “under all circumstances” without destabilizing the banking sector.

The report also calls for strict limits on how much digital euro any one person can hold — a safeguard against deposit flight from commercial banks during periods of stress.

ECB’s Response and Next Steps

The ECB has responded cautiously, describing the proposal as a “constructive step” toward Parliament’s position while reaffirming its commitment to completing preparatory work.

“Europe needs a payments system that works everywhere and for everyone,” said Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone, adding that the digital euro project remains vital for economic sovereignty.

Despite this, the central bank faces an uphill political battle. With several parties skeptical about the necessity of a digital euro, reaching consensus could take years. Legislative negotiations are not expected to conclude before mid-2026.

Between Sovereignty and Market Reality

Europe’s digital currency debate captures a larger philosophical divide: Should the future of money be designed by central banks or discovered by the market?

For ECB supporters, a digital euro symbolizes independence — a European answer to American and Chinese payment dominance.

For skeptics, it is a bureaucratic solution in search of a problem.

Navarrete’s proposal effectively challenges the ECB to prove its relevance: if private firms can unify Europe’s fragmented payment systems, the digital euro may never need to exist.

Whether that bet pays off will depend not on ideology, but on what happens first — innovation from the market, or exhaustion from Brussels.

The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice.

Source: Coindoo agencies.

https://coindoo.com/digital-euro-faces-uncertain-future-as-brussels-rethinks-its-purpose/

Steelers Predicted to Find Darius Slay Replacement

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The Pittsburgh Steelers secondary has been a significant disappointment through the first seven weeks of the 2025 NFL season. Despite adding veterans Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay over the offseason to bolster the backfield, the duo of former All-Pros has not led to markedly improved results.

The struggles were especially evident in what many are calling the secondary’s worst performance of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals. In light of this, Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings projects the Steelers to focus on strengthening their secondary in the upcoming offseason through the draft.

In his latest mock draft released Saturday, Cummings predicted that the Steelers will select Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy in the first round. Highlighting the urgency for the team, he wrote, “Unexpected circumstances have positioned the Steelers as the favorites to win the AFC North and secure a postseason berth in 2025, but there’s still work to do before this team is a sustained contender year in and year out. Adding youth at CB is one such key.”

With the Steelers aiming to solidify their defense, the addition of young, talented cornerbacks like McCoy could be crucial to their long-term success.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/darius-slay-nfl-draft-rumors-news/

$75,000 A Year Is How Much An Hour? and Best Jobs To Give You 75K

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Making a yearly income of $75,000 seems like a good deal, but is it really enough? Do you know how much you have and owe at the end of each pay period? Or are you wondering: **$75,000 a year is how much an hour?**

In this article, you will find out how much $75,000 is hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly. We will also factor in several other variables that affect your income and offer some tips on how to live within your salary. Read on.

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## $75,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour?

A $75,000 yearly salary translates to approximately **$36.06 or $36 an hour**.

To calculate this, first find the total number of hours worked in a year. Assuming you work full-time:

– 5 working days each week
– 8 hours per workday
– 40 hours per week (5 days × 8 hours)
– 52 working weeks in a year

Total working hours per year = 40 hours/week × 52 weeks = **2,080 hours**

Then, divide your annual salary by total working hours:

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$75,000 / 2,080 = $36.06 per hour
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If you have a part-time job working 4 hours a day instead of 8, your total annual pay will also be halved to $37,500. With 1,040 working hours per year (4 hours/day × 5 days/week × 52 weeks), your hourly rate remains roughly the same:

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$37,500 / 1,040 = $36.06 per hour
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## $75,000 a Year Is How Much After Taxes?

When you earn $75,000 a year, your take-home pay typically ranges between **$55,286 and $59,995** after taxes, depending on your location and personal circumstances.

Different U.S. states have different tax rates:
– Texas has no state income tax
– Colorado has a flat income tax rate
– California has a graduated tax rate

Other deductions include federal taxes, Social Security, and Medicare.

For example:
– In California, after deducting $19,714 in taxes, your net annual income is approximately **$55,286**.
– In Texas, with only $15,006 in total taxes, your net take-home pay is **$59,995**.

For part-time workers earning $37,500:
– California taxes of approximately $6,875 bring your net pay to **$30,625**.
– Texas workers would take home around **$31,891** after $5,609 in taxes.

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## $75,000 a Year Is How Much per Month?

Dividing $75,000 by 12 months gives a **monthly gross income of $6,250**.

Tax deductions vary by state:
– In California, monthly taxes are approximately $1,643, leaving a **net monthly income of $4,607**.
– In Texas, monthly taxes are around $1,250, with a **net monthly take-home of $5,000**.

Part-time workers earning $3,125 gross monthly income will take home:
– $2,552 in California (after $573 in taxes)
– $2,658 in Texas (after $467 in taxes)

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## $75,000 a Year Is How Much per Week?

To calculate weekly gross pay:
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$75,000 / 52 weeks = $1,442.31 per week
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After taxes:
– California residents pay $379 weekly in taxes, resulting in **$1,063 net weekly income**.
– Texas residents pay $288 in taxes, taking home **$1,154 weekly**.

Part-time workers earning $721 gross weekly income take home:
– $589 in California (after $132 taxes)
– $613 in Texas (after $108 taxes)

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## $75,000 a Year Is How Much Biweekly?

Multiply your weekly gross income by two:
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$1,442 × 2 = $2,884 biweekly gross pay
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After taxes:
– California: $984 deducted, with a **net biweekly pay of $1,900**.
– Texas: $731 deducted, leaving a **net biweekly pay of $2,153**.

Part-time biweekly gross income is $1,442, with net pay around:
– $1,063 in California (after $379 taxes)
– $1,154 in Texas (after $288 taxes)

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## $75,000 a Year Is How Much per Day?

Your gross daily income is based on 8 working hours:

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$36 per hour × 8 hours = $288 per day
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After taxes:
– California residents take home about **$212 daily** (after $75.63 in taxes).
– Texas residents take home about **$230 daily** (after $57.58 taxes).

Part-time workers working 4 hours daily at $36/hour earn $144 gross daily income. After taxes:
– California: $118 net daily pay (after $26.38 taxes).
– Texas: $122 net daily pay (after $21.53 taxes).

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### Important Note:

These figures may vary based on your exact tax situation and work attendance. Using a free tax calculator during tax season and when planning finances is highly recommended to better understand your true income.

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## Tips for Living on $75,000 a Year

### 1. Saving
Aim to save at least 10% to 15% of your income for future needs. Consider investing your savings to grow your wealth over time.

You can also save money through cashback apps such as:
– **Rakuten:** Earn cashback while shopping at over 3,500 stores.
– **MyPoints:** Earn points by shopping and doing surveys.
– **Fetch Rewards:** Earn points redeemable as gift cards or cash.

### 2. Investing
Invest wisely in stocks, cryptocurrency, or other platforms after thorough research. Investment options include:
– **M1 Finance:** Invest in stocks and ETFs with as little as $100.
– **EstateGuru:** Crowdfunding real estate investment platform.
– **Mintos:** Peer-to-peer lending platform offering cashback incentives.

### 3. Avoiding Debt
Avoid unnecessary debt to preserve your income. Use savings instead of loans to purchase luxuries.

### 4. Budgeting
Create a monthly budget that allocates:
– 10% to 15% for food
– 15% to 20% for utilities
– 5% to 10% for personal entertainment
– 10% to 15% for savings and investments

### 5. Cutting Expenses
Manage subscriptions and bills wisely. Apps like **Trim** can help negotiate bills and cancel unused subscriptions to save money.

### 6. Engaging in Online Money-Making and Side Hustles
Boost your income through side gigs such as:
– Freelance work on Fiverr, Upwork, or FlexJobs
– Online tutoring on platforms like Magic Ears
– Delivery services with DoorDash or Postmates
– Content creation on YouTube or blogging via BlueHost hosting
– Pet sitting or dog walking with Rover
– Data entry jobs from home
– Flipping items for profit on Craigslist, eBay, or Amazon
– Taking online surveys via Swagbucks, InboxDollars, and Survey Junkie

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## What Jobs Pay $75,000 a Year?

Here are some careers with median salaries at or above $75,000:

– **Commercial Pilots:** Median salary $78,740 | Growth rate: 4%
– **Detectives and Criminal Investigators:** Median salary $79,970 | Growth rate: 5%
– **Elevator Installers and Repairers:** Median salary $79,480 | Growth rate: 12%
– **Funeral Service Managers:** Median salary $78,040 | Growth rate: 7%
– **Power Plant Operators:** Median salary $77,180 | Growth rate: 1%

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## Is $75,000 a Year a Good Salary?

Yes, $75,000 annually is considered a good salary, especially if you manage your expenses wisely. Living in states with low tax rates further improves your purchasing power.

While $75,000 is around the average annual salary for Americans, it can comfortably cover basic expenses and allow for some personal entertainment.

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## Can You Live on $75,000 a Year?

If you live alone, $75,000 can provide a very comfortable lifestyle. For families, the luxuries might be fewer, but the salary will generally cover all your basic needs.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### $75,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour?
Approximately $36 per hour based on 2,080 working hours annually.

### How Much Will I Take Home if I Earn $75,000?
If taxed at a 25% overall rate, your take-home pay will be roughly **$56,250**. This varies by state and personal deductions.

### What Is the Tax on $75,000 a Year?
Here are approximate annual taxes by state for a $75,000 salary:
– New York: $19,161
– New Mexico: $18,092
– New Hampshire: $15,006
– Nevada: $15,006
– Nebraska: $19,051
– Montana: $19,084
– Massachusetts: $18,914

### Is $75,000 a Year Considered Middle Class?
Yes. According to Pew Research Center, the middle-class income range in America is approximately $46,000 to $126,000, with 52% of Americans falling into this category.

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## Conclusion

Earning $75,000 a year provides a solid gross income. You can expect to make approximately **$6,250 per month** before taxes, with net monthly income varying from $4,607 to $5,000 depending on your state.

Understanding how much you earn per hour, day, week, or month—both pre- and post-tax—helps you manage your finances better and live within your means.

If you find it challenging to cover expenses on your current salary, consider exploring side hustles or investment options to boost your income.

For more information on pay scales and managing your finances, be sure to check out our related posts.

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*Thank you for reading!*
https://radicalfire.com/75000-a-year-is-how-much-an-hour/

Baker Mayfield’s wife Emily reveals Bucs QB’s personality trait that makes him ideal father figure

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Baker Mayfield has been married to his wife, Emily Mayfield, for more than five years, and they share a healthy relationship. The couple often publicly express their appreciation for one another. Emily frequently compliments the quarterback’s game-day outfits on Instagram, while Baker admires her during interviews.

Beyond being partners, Baker and Emily are parents to their daughter, Kova, who was born in April 2024. She holds a special place in her father’s heart, a bond Emily discussed in detail on “Monday Night Countdown.”

During the interview, Baker joined Emily, and host Michelle Beisner-Buck asked Emily what kind of dad she felt Baker has been to Kova. Emily praised Baker for being “such a good dad” and highlighted a key character trait that makes him an ideal father.

“I’ve always said it,” Emily shared. “Baker is not for everyone. He’s a little polarizing on the field. He’s kind of hard and harsh in certain circumstances, but he’s such a softy, so I knew he’d be a good dad.”

Emily also described the special bond Baker shares with Kova and their dynamic as father and daughter. “But he has that little girl wrapped around his finger, and it’s a very sweet dynamic they have,” she said. “She loves her daddy.”

### How Baker and Emily’s Romance Began

Baker Mayfield also reflected on his early dating days with Emily, revealing the challenges he faced to win his first date. According to the quarterback, it was an old friend from The University of Oklahoma, Patrick Haye, who played matchmaker by approaching Emily to get her number.

“Patrick, of course, being a good friend, asked her if I could have her number,” Baker recalled. “She said no. So, I went to Instagram, hit the follow button, no follow back. Hit the unfollow button, hit the follow again, and no follow back. Tried to slide into the DMs, no response. At this point, feeling pretty rejected. Finally, you (Emily) gave Patrick the ‘OK, I can get your number.’”

The couple dated for almost six months before getting engaged. They tied the knot in July 2019 in a romantic ceremony at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, exchanging vows in a beautiful setting.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-baker-mayfield-s-wife-emily-reveals-bucs-qb-s-personality-trait-makes-ideal-father-figure

Teen seriously injured in Wake County shooting

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating after a teenager was shot on Monday afternoon.

Deputies responded around 1 p.m. to the 4200 block of Ruby Drive near Raleigh, where they found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was immediately taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

Law enforcement officials remained at the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The sheriff’s office confirmed that there is no known threat to the community at this time.

No further details have been released. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at (919) 856-6911.

ABC11 continues to track crime and safety updates throughout Raleigh and your neighborhood.

https://abc11.com/post/teen-injured-wake-county-shooting/18045726/

Several hurt after apartment balcony collapses in Cincinnati

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At least 10 people were injured when the wooden balcony of a third-floor apartment collapsed Friday evening in Cincinnati, Ohio, officials said.

Cincinnati Fire Chief Frank McKinley told reporters that the balcony gave way at an apartment complex in the Corryville neighborhood, located just off the campus of the University of Cincinnati.

Chief McKinley said 10 people were rushed to local hospitals, with at least one sustaining life-threatening injuries. The exact conditions of the victims were not immediately provided.

The circumstances leading up to the collapse remain unknown. “From what we’re being told, it was a gathering, many of these individuals were students,” McKinley said. “We don’t have the detailed information of what was actually being celebrated.”

It is also unclear how many people were on the balcony at the time of the collapse. The situation is under investigation, and the university has been notified.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/several-hurt-apartment-balcony-collapses-university-of-cincinnati/