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A Glaring Lack of Holiday Grants This Year

For many years in the United States, a lot of Americans have depended on charitable grant programs to help them accord their bills, food and even gifts during the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chri...

6 Quick Tips for Personal Grants Application

A grant is any financial aid from an organization, the government, or private individuals for specific projects or activities. Since funders give grants for free, you will not have to return the cash once you get it from the gr...

Will a Government Shutdown Keep You From Getting Your Benefits?

As lawmakers continue to butt heads in Washington, there have been many rumors of an impending shutdown. For some people, a government shutdown will just mean more political drama and fewer new laws. However,...

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...

Congress Will Extend Loans and Not Grants to Airlines

Due to the drastic impact that COVID-19 has had on their business and the existential threat they are now facing, airlines are seeking grants and other financial assistance from the federal government to ensure their cont...

How Does Your Credit Score End Up Affecting Auto Finance Options?

Every couple of years it becomes necessary for most people to get a new car to replace their old one. Regardless of what kind of car they need, it's necessary in most cases to receive some kind of finan...

Do You Need to Pay Taxes on Social Security? Here’s Your Planning Guide

When it comes to managing your finances in retirement, understanding how Social Security benefits are taxed is crucial. You’ve spent years working and contributing to Social Security, so it&rsq...

MAJOR Social Security Changes in 2025: How They Impact Your Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to implement big changes in 2025 that will affect both retirees and future beneficiaries. With 40% of retirees relying on Social Security for half of their ...

New Hampshire: a State that Actually Turned Down a Federal Grant

Most recipients of federal grants gladly line up to get their share of government dollars. However, New Hampshire legislators recently decided to turn down part of a $46 million grant from the Department of Educ...