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How to Get $10 Internet with SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Affordable Connectivity

Internet access is a necessity—from remote work and education to managing finances or applying for assistance. For families facing economic challenges, staying connected shouldn't mean...

Is Your Birthday on the 21st–31st? Your SSA Check Arrives August 27

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its final round of August 2025 payments on Wednesday, August 27. This deposit is reserved for retirees and SSDI beneficiaries whose birthdays fall betw...

Creative Artists to Receive Grants in Austin

Creative Artists to Receive Grants in Austin Since the Covid-19 pandemic swept the entire globe earlier this year, the American government, at both the state and federal levels, has been busy paying out a lot of money to a varie...

Food Banks Aim to Close Hunger Gap With Grant Funds

Food insecurity has long been a problem in the United States. Minimum wage does not provide a person with enough money for the essentials of living. If a parent earns minimum wage, they do not have enough money to feed thei...

Communities Receive Grants for Environmental and Cultural Preservation Purposes

In several states, various groups have been awarded grants for environmental and historical education and preservation. These grants are primarily for nonprofit organizations and community gro...

OPM COLA 2026: What Federal Workers Need to Know About Next Year’s Pay Boost

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed early details of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), giving federal employees a clearer idea of what to expect next year. According ...

Social Security Payments Won’t Stop After Nov. 1: Here’s the Latest Update for Retirees

As the government shutdown stretches on and programs like SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA Programs face possible disruptions, many Americans are asking another urgent question: What ...

TSP Withdrawal Rules at 55 vs. IRA at 59½: The Smarter Withdrawal Strategy for Federal Retirees

If you’re a federal employee nearing retirement, it’s crucial to understand how withdrawal rules differ between the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and an Individual Retirem...

MLB Hands Out Rounds of Grants

Major League Baseball (MLB) has been considered America's pastime for well over a hundred years. At this point in American life for over a century, the start of May, the league is just getting into full swing, about 30 games into a seaso...