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How to Apply or Recertify for Public Assistance Benefits in DC

If you live in Washington, DC, and need help with food, medical costs, or financial support, you can apply for multiple programs using one simple application. If you could use a little extra help, see what bene...

Can You Double Up on Social Security and Unemployment Benefits? Here’s the Answer

Losing a job can create serious financial stress, especially for older adults who also rely on Social Security. A common question is: Can you get both unemployment benefits and Social Secur...

If You Live in One of These States, You May Qualify for a College Grant

College costs have skyrocketed over the years, and many find that they simply cannot afford it. Even after applying for FAFSA and private scholarships, students are left with a choice: carry a huge debt b...

Failing Comic Book Stores Set to Receive Grants

In times of economic downturn, particularly in recessions with high levels of unemployment, people do not spend money on items that are mostly considered luxuries. This includes fancier, more expensive food items, new items ...

Take Advantaged of Minority-Owned Small Business Development Grants

Fortune 500 businesses and large corporations can secure funding during this economic downturn. This leaves many local businesses struggling to obtain basic funding. In this sea of dolphins, whales, and sha...

Unconventional Solutions for Your Pandemic Related Problems

Unconventional Solutions for Your Pandemic Related Problems Grants of all denominations purport to help individuals, businesses, and communities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Grant funds are available to hel...

Food Banks Aim to Close Hunger Gap With Grant Funds

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...

What if You Won't Live Long Enough to Pay Off Your Student Loans?

No one can deny that student debt is piling up at a startling rate in the United States. It has gotten to the point where those who are now legally considered senior citizens, some of them well into their sixt...

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...