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Looking for Grants During This Tough Economic Time? Here is Where to Start

Deciding that you want to apply for a grant is the first step in securing funding for your organization or needs. While it may seem overwhelming when you first start the process of finding the right ...

Your October Schedule for Social Security Benefit Payments

As we step into October, it's time to mark your calendars for the upcoming Social Security benefit payments! If you rely on Social Security, knowing the payment dates can help you plan your finances more effect...

Early SSI Alert: Who Gets the January 31st Payment?

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), mark your calendar for January 31, 2025. Since February 1st falls on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration will send February’s SSI payment early. Here&...

How to Choose the Best Benefits Package before Signing a Job Contract

If you are looking for a new employment opportunity, the main factor you consider may be the salary. You will also factor in the kind of services you will be offering at the organization. However, it would...

Social Security Beneficiaries: Your March 19 Payment Might Be Bigger Than You Think

Thousands of retirees and disability beneficiaries in the U.S. will receive their March 19, 2025, Social Security payment, which could be as high as $5,108. The Social Security Administrati...

Discover the Most Affordable Cities to Buy a Home in the U.S.—With Help from Government Programs

If you've been feeling priced out of the housing market, you're not alone. Between soaring mortgage rates and limited listings, buying a home in the U.S. has become i...

Resilience Grants Aim to Help Ohio's Small Businesses

On Saturday March 20, The Plains, OH, announced that its Resilience Fund is offering a new round of grant funding to local businesses and nonprofits that need help with the economic recovery from COVID-19. Ohio's caseload...

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Which Should You Choose for Fall 2025?

As college costs continue to rise, many students and families are weighing the best ways to pay for the upcoming school year. Choosing between federal and private student loans is a key part of that ...

$70 Million in Stimulus Grants to Help Chicago

Just last week a $2.2 trillion stimulus package was pushed through Congress and signed by the President, in order to provide relief for workers and businesses during these times of economic recession. Though while that seems ...