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Medicaid Waivers Granted to Six States Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been in the process of issuing state grants since the Coronavirus first became a serious issue in the United States. Over 20 states have received some...

Social Security Checks Get Bigger: New Law Ends Federal Taxes for Most Seniors

Millions of seniors will now keep more of their Social Security checks thanks to a historic new law. The One Big, Beautiful Bill, recently signed into law, eliminates federal income taxes on Soc...

Student Loan Reform: Tips to Prepare Your Finances for Potential Outcomes

While debates about student loan forgiveness and other topics continue to make headlines, borrowers desperately hoping for financial relief and system reform have nothing better to do than wait to see...

Unlocking Financial Freedom: How Health Savings Accounts Can Secure Your Future

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming an increasingly vital component of personal finance in the United States. As healthcare costs continue to rise, many individuals are looking for ways...

Helping Students Succeed: Grants for Tutoring Low-Income Students

Education is the key to unlocking a brighter future. Yet for many students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the cost of tutoring and other educational supports can be prohibitive. Fortunately, there are n...

Grant Funds Help Fill Knowledge Gaps in Coronavirus Research

Coronavirus funding has been hit or miss with funds available whenever an animal virus that infects humans flares up. Funds are not available and researchers totally lose interest when the public health crisis...

Your Tax Refund Could Arrive This Week: IRS Payment Window March 24-31

Tax season may feel stressful, but the reward is worth it — that extra cash landing in your bank account. Millions of Americans look forward to their IRS tax refunds every year, often using the mo...

TANF Payments for July: Find Out When Your Check Arrives

For many families facing financial hardship, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides essential monthly cash support to help cover everyday needs. Funded by the federal government and managed by each s...

How to Lower Your Medicare Part B Premiums if You’re in the Top 8%

Most people on Medicare will pay the standard $185 per month for Part B in 2025. But if your income is higher, you might face an extra charge known as IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). ...