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Will SNAP and WIC Beneficiaries Face Funding Issues During a Government Shutdown?

A potential partial government shutdown this week could impact millions of Americans who rely on federal assistance for food. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which overs...

2025 Tax Refunds Are Bigger — Here's How They Can Help With Bills, Utilities, and More

Great news for millions of Americans this tax season—the IRS confirms that 2025 tax refunds are averaging $3,382, a 6.3% increase from last year. This boost is mostly thanks to i...

Operation Fuel’s 2025 Winter Energy Assistance Program: Help for Connecticut Residents

Operation Fuel has launched its 2025 Winter Energy Assistance Program to help Connecticut residents stay warm during the cold months. The program offers up to $500 in emergency assista...

Missed Out on $1,400 IRS Stimulus Payment? You Could Still Get Paid—and Save on Utility Bills

At a time when the cost of living is climbing, especially with inflation driving up utility bills, it’s crucial to take advantage of every opportunity to reduce financial str...

Empowering Low-Income Families in Mobile: How $4.45 Million Will Help with Energy Costs

Financial relief is on the way for low-income residents in Mobile, Alabama, thanks to a $4.45 million grant awarded to Mobile Community Action (MCA). This funding is part of $44.5 milli...

Revealing Lesser-Known Social Security Rules Every American Should Know

Planning for retirement is like piecing together a complex puzzle, and Social Security plays a pivotal role in that picture. Beyond the basics of retirement age and claiming strategies, there are som...

Social Security Benefits Increase: A Welcome Boost for Recipients

In an effort to assist Social Security recipients in managing their expenses, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2% increase in benefit payments for 2024. This adjustment is intended to co...

Energy Bill Assistance Through Your March 12 Social Security Check

On March 12, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a new round of payments to eligible retirees. Read: Need Extra Cash? These Stimulus Programs Are Paying Out in March 2025 With ...

Financial Support is Life Support for South Dakota's Volunteer Firefighters

They drop everything when the alarm sounds to rush into danger for the safety of others. The 10,000 volunteer firefighters serving nearly 300 departments across South Dakota are the heartbeat of eme...