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Scholarships & Grants for College and Graduate School
Grants and scholarships for furthering your education share one common characteristic: the money you get is not to be paid back. The harsh economic realities in the contemporary world present many students aspiring to impr...
Housing Market in Limbo: How the Government Shutdown Impacts Mortgages, Flood Insurance, and Homebuyers
The 2025 government shutdown is rippling through the U.S. housing market, causing uncertainty for homebuyers, sellers, and builders. While the short-term effects may be ...
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...
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 ...
When Will You Get Your Social Security Check in July 2025? Here's the Full Payment Schedule
As the calendar flips to July, millions of Americans are keeping an eye out for their Social Security deposits. Whether you're receiving SSI, retirement, spousal, or survivor be...
Double SSI Checks Are Coming in 2025. See Which Months Pay Twice
For the 7.4 million Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), knowing when payments arrive can be the difference between covering essential bills on time or facing delays. While most months br...
IRS Updates FAQs on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims Under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2025-07 to help taxpayers understand the limitations on Employee Retention C...
Buyer’s Market Incoming? The 20 Cities Facing the Biggest Home Price Drops in 2025
The U.S. housing market is bracing for a shift, and not every city will feel it the same way. According to Zillow, home prices nationwide could slip about 1% over the next 12 months, but...
SNAP & Social Security Payments in June 2025: Exact Dates + State Breakdown
For millions of Americans, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Social Security benefits aren’t just government aid, they’re crucial tools for surviving and staying afloat....
