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Exact Social Security Payment Amounts for September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025, will bring another round of Social Security payments for millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. For many, these deposits are essential to covering everyd...

What You Really Need to Know About Merit Aid Grants and Scholarships

Imagine going to college for four years. At your commencement ceremony, a billionaire steps up to the platform and announces he is paying your entire college debt. You would be in total wonder. This happened...

Still Waiting on SNAP? Here’s How to Find Free Food Help Near Your Area

Millions of Americans, especially older adults, are still waiting for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments as the government shutdown continues. While federal funds are limited, ...

Failing Comic Book Stores Set to Receive Grants

In times of economic downturn, particularly in recessions with high levels of unemployment, people do not spend money on items that are mostly considered luxuries. This includes fancier, more expensive food items, new items ...

Artists Can Get Grants for Lost Income During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Many artists have lost most or even all of their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you were a performance artist, painter, sculptor, art teacher, musician or any other type of artist, you ...

California Governor Releases Utility Shut-off Prevention Grants

On Monday, March 29, Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, announced that the state will distribute $50 million in Community Power Resiliency grants. Those grants will be administered by the California Gover...

How Does Your Credit Score End Up Affecting Auto Finance Options?

Every couple of years it becomes necessary for most people to get a new car to replace their old one. Regardless of what kind of car they need, it's necessary in most cases to receive some kind of finan...

A Quick Guide on Personal Grants Application Requirements

Personal grants are financial aids given by the government or non-profits to individuals for various needs. They differ from loans because the granter doesn't expect you to refund or pay interest once you qualify. How...

Michigan Hands Grants to Water Systems to Address Problems

According to a report out of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has recently awarded over $436,000 in grants to a variety of water systems in the area via grants. With th...