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Facebook Awards $40 Million in Small Business Grants

Covid-19 has been a thorn in the side of a functioning economy for months now. It has driven America into a recession, and most experts agree that the government's $2.2 trillion stimulus plan is not anywhere near en...

Discover How to Use Government Programs to Your Benefit

Government assistance programs help individuals and families struggling financially. Such initiatives can provide essential aid for food, housing, healthcare, or education expenses. However, many people remain unawar...

5 Steps to Follow for a Successful Personal Grants Application Process

A personal grant is any monetary assistance offered by the government or non-profits to individuals during financially challenging periods. The government provides financial aid for household expenses,...

4 Types of Personal Grants Given by the American Government

The American government provides support for people having financial challenges in the form of grants. If you’ve lost your job, are earning a low income, or are generally struggling to make ends meet, conside...

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...

A Path Forward: Recovery and Rebuilding After the Middle Tennessee Tornadoes

The tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee left heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Homes were reduced to rubble, businesses were damaged, and lives were lost, leaving communities forev...

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,...

Your July Social Security Just Got a COLA Raise. Are You Getting the Full Increase?

If your Social Security deposit felt a bit bigger this year, you’re not imagining it. Thanks to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), every check you’ve received since Janu...

Free Money Alert: Illinois Sending Stimulus Checks This Summer

If you live in Illinois, you could be getting free money this summer without lifting a finger. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is actively mailing out checks to resid...