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Housing Market in Limbo: How the Government Shutdown Impacts Mortgages, Flood Insurance, and Homebuyers

The 2025 government shutdown is rippling through the U.S. housing market, causing uncertainty for homebuyers, sellers, and builders. While the short-term effects may be ...

Government Shutdown 2025: How It Affects the Military, Air Travel, Health Services, and Nutrition Programs

The U.S. government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, is rippling across essential services, sparking concerns for millions of Americans who depend on them. While ...

U.S. Government Shutdown 2025: What It Means for Your Social Security, VA, and SNAP Benefits

As the federal government shuts down on October 1, 2025, many Americans are worried: Will my benefits stop? Below is the current picture based on contingency plans, statements by agen...

SNAP and WIC Funding at Risk: States Warn Payments May Stop in November if Government Shutdown Continues

Millions of Americans may lose their SNAP food benefits in November 2025 if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end soon. States like Pennsylvania, New Jersey...

IRS Updates FAQs on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims Under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2025-07 to help taxpayers understand the limitations on Employee Retention C...

Social Security Benefit Payments Schedule for September 2024

As September approaches, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits are preparing for their monthly payments. Understanding the payment schedule is crucial for managing your finances effectively. ...

Kamala Harris Shines a Spotlight on Housing Affordability as a Major Political Priority

In a recent address, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of housing affordability, marking it as one of the most pressing issues in the current political landscape. S...

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...

Medicare Makeover: Biden's Boost for Better Care

The recent announcement from the Biden-Harris administration brings good news for Medicare Advantage and Part D beneficiaries as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Med...