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Student Loan Reform: Tips to Prepare Your Finances for Potential Outcomes
While debates about student loan forgiveness and other topics continue to make headlines, borrowers desperately hoping for financial relief and system reform have nothing better to do than wait to see...
Big Changes Are Coming to Social Security in 2025 – Here's What to Expect
Big changes are coming to Social Security in 2025. These updates could affect your benefits, earnings, and even how much of your income is taxed. Whether you're already collecting benefits or p...
Illinois United Way Foundation Announces More COVID-19 Relief Grants
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. It included more than $2 trillion in aid. The aid was to be disbursed over many months, allowing in...
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 ...
Opinion: Expanding Social Security for Teachers and Firefighters Is Long Overdue
The Senate is poised to vote on a transformative piece of legislation that could bring long-awaited fairness to millions of public sector retirees. If passed, the Social Security Fairness Act ...
Here are 4 Costco Perks You’re Probably Missing Out On (But Shouldn’t)
If you’re a Costco member, you’re already paying for access to great deals. But are you really making the most of your membership? Here are four lesser-known Costco perks that could save...
Federal PPP Loans Now Have More Business-Friendly Terms
Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed, a bill that reforms the Paycheck Protection Program. This large expenditure of federal money has provided funds to small businesses to help them stay afloat during th...
Retirees: IRS Confirms April 1 Deadline for Required Retirement Plan Payments
The IRS has issued an important reminder for retirees: If you turn 73 in 2024, you must start collecting your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your retirement savings plans by April 1, 202...
These Organizations are Providing Significant COVID-19 Relief with Grants
One of the bright spots of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis is the number of companies and organizations that have stepped up to award grants to those in need. Global brands from every corner of the...