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States Award More Grants for Rural Broadband Studies

Access to high-speed internet in rural areas of the United States has long been a problem. With an increased number of people continuing to work from home and many schools still conducting remote or hybrid learning, famili...

Federal PPP Loans Now Have More Business-Friendly Terms

Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed, a bill that reforms the Paycheck Protection Program. This large expenditure of federal money has provided funds to small businesses to help them stay afloat during th...

Washington State Governor Announces Sweeping $135 COVID Grant Program

After months of failed stimulus talks at the federal level, many individuals and businesses who have been affected by the pandemic began losing hope of receiving any form of government assistance. In the ...

$6,500 Housing Bonus Available—Who Qualifies and How to Apply?

The state of Illinois has launched a $6,500 financial assistance program to support families without stable housing. This one-time rental bonus is aimed at helping families secure stable housing amid rising r...

Retirees: IRS Confirms April 1 Deadline for Required Retirement Plan Payments

The IRS has issued an important reminder for retirees: If you turn 73 in 2024, you must start collecting your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your retirement savings plans by April 1, 202...

Will the IRS Tax Your Retirement Income? Here's Your 2025 Guide Before Tax Season End

With the IRS tax season nearing its end, many retirees are asking a crucial question: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security benefits? The answer isn’t always straightforward,...

Want to Shop for a Cause? Support These Five Big-Box Retailers Today

It is not surprising that many big-box retailers create their own charitable branch to give back to the communities in which they do business. Not only does this provide significant tax advantages, but...

$4.25 vs. $7.25: What Teens Must Know About Minimum Wage in 2025

If you’re a teen starting your first job in the U.S., you might wonder what wage you’re legally entitled to earn. Here’s a clear, updated guide on how minimum wage rules apply to young worke...

$905M in Grants for Rail Projects

When President Joe Biden was elected in the most controversial Presidential Election in history, he made a promise of enormous infrastructure spending to revitalize many aspects of American society. Most economic experts agree that, at leas...