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ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...
How to Apply for Grants
During the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, there were billions upon billions of dollars in grants floating around. The federal government funded individual states through the CARES Act, and states got billions of dollars each and decided to...
SNAP and WIC Funding at Risk: States Warn Payments May Stop in November if Government Shutdown Continues
Millions of Americans may lose their SNAP food benefits in November 2025 if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end soon. States like Pennsylvania, New Jersey...
Office of Management and Budget Relaxes Some Federal Requirements for Grantees in Response to COVID-19
In an attempt to ease the burden on recipients of federal grants that has resulted from the coronavirus, the Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum on March 1...
Smart Retirement Planning: How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
Thinking about retirement? You’re not alone—and you’re smart to start planning now. Social Security benefits play a big role in retirement income for millions of Americans. But he...
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 ...
CARES Act Grants to College Students Have Been Held Up
The CARES Act made provisions to help college students who were affected by COVID-19. However, like many programs that were a part of the stimulus package, these educational grant programs have been plagued with difficul...
New Virginia Program for Discounted Internet Services
News earlier this week came out of Richmond, Virginia, that stated families struggling at around 200% below the federal poverty line may be able to get low-cost or even free Internet from the state, along with potent...
How to Keep Your Social Security Paper Checks After Sept. 30
Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...
