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6 Tips to Increase Chances of Qualifying for a Personal Grant

Grants are monetary awards organizations or governments give individuals or companies for specific projects or activities. They differ from loans because you’ll not have to refund them once awarded. If yo...

Need Help with Finances During COVID-19? Check Out These Often Unclaimed Benefits

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in many lives and on the economy as a whole. Though Congress passed the CARES Act when the pandemic first struck, looking to eas...

Job Market Stays Strong as Fewer Americans File for Unemployment Benefits

The U.S. labor market continues to show resilience, with the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits hitting near-record lows. This marks another week of encouraging job market data, sig...

Social Security Fairness Act: Millions to Receive $6,710 in Retroactive Payments

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out retroactive payments averaging $6,710 to more than 1.1 million beneficiaries following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in l...

Fighting For Our Firefighters' Mental Health

  Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities. They routinely confront extremely dangerous and traumatic situations, which takes an enormous toll on their mental and emotional wellbei...

The Beginner's Guide to Finding and Applying for Grants

Applying for grants can be intimidating, especially if you're new to the process. The following comprehensive beginner's guide will provide the necessary tools required to identify suitable grant opportunitie...

Scholarships & Grants for College and Graduate School

Grants and scholarships for furthering your education share one common characteristic: the money you get is not to be paid back. The harsh economic realities in the contemporary world present many students aspiring to impr...

How This Couple Retired at 63 with $1.5 Million: Key Lessons for Financial Independence

John and Linda Thompson's journey to retiring at 63 with $1.5 million in savings is a testament to the power of disciplined financial planning and long-term vision. The couple start...

SSDI June 2025 Payment Dates: When Your Check Will Arrive Based on Birth Date

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), knowing when your benefit arrives each month is key to managing your finances. For June 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...