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Don’t Forget: Your December SSI Payment is on November 29
If you’ve noticed unusual timing with your SSI payments this year, you’re not alone! The Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts payment schedules when the first of the month falls on a weekend or...
Florida Grants Expire, DeSantis Takes Blame
News broke on Friday, Oct 7 about Polk County, Florida, losing out on $6.2 million in grants. Right after this news broke, it became clear that Polk County weren't the only Floridians who were missing out on Florida grants. In tot...
Job Market Stays Strong as Fewer Americans File for Unemployment Benefits
The U.S. labor market continues to show resilience, with the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits hitting near-record lows. This marks another week of encouraging job market data, sig...
Big Changes to Social Security Payments This December – Here’s What You Need to Know
Wave goodbye to the predictable paycheck day—December’s Social Security payment schedule is getting a shake-up, and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Thanks to calendar ...
Who Qualifies for FEMA Disaster Assistance After California Wildfires?
California’s wildfires continue to wreak havoc, prompting the federal government to step in and assist affected communities. In collaboration with state and local authorities, the Federal Emergenc...
$70 Million in Stimulus Grants to Help Chicago
Just last week a $2.2 trillion stimulus package was pushed through Congress and signed by the President, in order to provide relief for workers and businesses during these times of economic recession. Though while that seems ...
Want to Shop for a Cause? Support These Five Big-Box Retailers Today
It is not surprising that many big-box retailers create their own charitable branch to give back to the communities in which they do business. Not only does this provide significant tax advantages, but...
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 ...
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 ...