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Will Food Stamp Benefits Stop in November? SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA Programs Face Funding Crisis

As the U.S. government shutdown drags into its second month, critical federal assistance programs, including SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA subsidies, are facing major...

Buyer’s Market Incoming? The 20 Cities Facing the Biggest Home Price Drops in 2025

The U.S. housing market is bracing for a shift, and not every city will feel it the same way. According to Zillow, home prices nationwide could slip about 1% over the next 12 months, but...

More Than 400,000 Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by Incorrect Monthly Payments

Recent news reveals an unsettling discovery for those grappling with the weight of student loans: more than 400,000 student loan borrowers have been victims of erroneous monthly payment calculat...

The Federal Government Takes Over Utah Whistleblower Grants Lawsuit

The Federal Government Takes Over Utah Whistleblower Grants Lawsuit A whistleblower suit filed by an inmate has landed the State of Utah in hot water with the federal government. The state is accused of lyin...

Where Federal CARES Act Falls Short, Grant Programs Step Up to Help

Everyone has had to dig deep as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that despite most states starting to reopen in earnest, the economy is going to take much longer to fully recover. ...

Boulder County Disburses More COVID-19 Relief Grants to the Community

In Boulder County, Colorado, community-based grants set up for the response of the COVID-19 pandemic have mostly been small, one-time amounts. For the local businesses and nonprofits that received these aw...

How to Get Personal Grants during the Pandemic

Individuals should contact their funders as soon as possible whenever a pandemic arises. Although you may have applied and received a grant previously, you might still need another one if you need some financial assistance. It i...

Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for Americans and How to Benefit

The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, signaling a potential shift in how Social Security benefits are calculated for ...

SSDI Payment Dates for July 2025: Here’s Who Gets Checks for the Whole Month

In July 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has set a schedule for the whole month so Americans will be prepared in their checks. Don't miss:  When Will You Get Your So...