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Essential FAFSA Filing Tips for the 2024-25 Academic Year
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step in securing financial assistance for college. However, the 2024-25 academic year has brought about significant changes and delays in the FAF...
3 Lesser-Known Social Security Rules You Should Know
Social Security is an essential retirement plan in the United States that provides crucial income for retirees, spouses, survivors, disabled individuals, and even children. However, due to its sheer size and complexi...
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 ...
March 19 Social Security Checks Arrive—Who Gets Up to $5,180?
The March 19, 2025, Social Security payment is set to arrive for eligible retirees, providing much-needed financial support as living costs continue to rise. Some beneficiaries may receive up to $5,180, but on...
Louisiana Taxpayers: $16.9M in Refunds Must Be Claimed by Sept. 6
Thousands of Louisiana taxpayers may lose direct access to nearly $17 million in refunds this fall — unless they act fast. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has issued notices to 17,976 individ...
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...
The Simple Rule Dividing Retirees: How Medicare & 2026 Changes Shape Your Social Security Check
Social Security is back in the spotlight for 2026, especially with headlines promoting a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. But here’s the truth: most Americans get a li...
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 ...
Where Federal CARES Act Falls Short, Grant Programs Step Up to Help
Everyone has had to dig deep as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that despite most states starting to reopen in earnest, the economy is going to take much longer to fully recover. ...
