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The state of Illinois has launched a $6,500 financial assistance program to support families without stable housing. This one-time rental bonus is aimed at helping families secure stable housing amid rising r...

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation. To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known...

If you filed for a tax extension this year, you still have until October 15 to submit your return. But the IRS is urging taxpayers to file now instead of waiting until the last minute.   Why File Your Taxes Ea...

If you or a loved one has a severe medical condition, Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program can help you get disability benefits faster. CAL identifies diseases...

Most recipients of federal grants gladly line up to get their share of government dollars. However, New Hampshire legislators recently decided to turn down part of a $46 million grant from the Department of Educ...

Food insecurity has long been a problem in the United States. Minimum wage does not provide a person with enough money for the essentials of living. If a parent earns minimum wage, they do not have enough money to feed thei...

The two processes will take up most of your time. Moreover, you might not succeed even after spending a substantial amou...

In Iowa City, IA, empty storefronts are plaguing the downtown streets. The same is true in other towns throughout the United States. Most of the empty storefronts are related to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some h...

Whenever a pandemic strikes, people need to contact their funders as soon as possible. Even though you may have received grants previously, you can apply and qualify for another one. If the pandemic c...