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Change Your Life with Help From Personal Grants and Government Programs

Sometimes, life gets tough and you need financial help to make it through a difficult time. Fortunately, in the United States, there are personal grants and government programs that assist people from a...

COLA 2026 Announcement Postponed: Here’s the New SSA Timeline

For weeks, millions of Social Security recipients have been waiting for the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2025, the announcement was dela...

Claim Your Cash: Fairborn Has $215K Waiting to Be Claimed

If you live in Fairborn, you could have money waiting and it only takes a minute to check! The City of Fairborn has announced $215,468 in unclaimed funds available for local residents and businesses. These funds ...

Grant Programs Unchanging in the Face of Affirmative Action Case

There was a bit of controversy in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, and it didn't have anything to do with vaccines or masks. As the federal government funneled billions upon billions of dollars into eac...

Is $3 Million Enough to Retire at 65? Here's A Comprehensive Look

With increasing life expectancies and rising living costs, planning for retirement has become more crucial than ever. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average life expectancy in the United States is ...

Who Qualifies for Denver’s $19.29 Minimum Wage in 2026?

Starting January 1, 2026, thousands of workers in Denver, Colorado, will see their hourly pay rise to $19.29, one of the highest city minimum wages in the nation. This increase, up from $17.87 in 2025, is part ...

Get Ready for August SNAP Payments (Some May Receive Multiple Benefits This Month)

Know when your food benefits hit your EBT card. SNAP benefits arrive each month based on your state’s schedule. In August 2025, distribution dates vary: some states load benefits on...

CalFresh Recertification August 2025: Don’t Miss This Deadline or You Might Lose Benefits

If you receive CalFresh benefits in California, there’s an important deadline coming up in August 2025 that could affect your monthly food support. To keep your benefits going...

Reminder: No SSI Payment in September 2025. Here’s Why

Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients need to be aware of an important schedule change this year. Normally, SSI payments are deposited on the first of every month. But in September 2025, there wil...