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How to Keep Your Social Security Paper Checks After Sept. 30

Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...

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...

How to Ensure Your Quest for Grants and Resources is Successful

Helpful resources are available to those seeking financial support for their needs or projects. Grants, scholarships, and other funding sources allow recipients to receive a financial boost that can help th...

April 2025 Stimulus Payments: Unclaimed Relief Funds and State-Specific Payouts You Should Know About

With rising prices and financial uncertainty still affecting millions of Americans, every dollar counts. Yet, more than a million taxpayers have unknowingly left money on ...

Government Assistance Programs: How They Benefit the Community and How to Qualify

Government Assistance Programs are a vital resource for those who need them. Over the years, the number of Assistance Programs has grown, and each provides critical services to help improve the...

Exploring the Medicaid Waiver Tracker: A Window into Medicaid Transformation

  The Medicaid program plays a critical role in providing healthcare coverage to millions of Americans with limited financial resources. Within this program, Section 1115 waivers offer state...

A Guide to Maximizing the New and Improved FAFSA Process

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) just got a major upgrade, and students should take full advantage. The revamped FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year expands access to financial aid and simplif...

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...

Social Security Benefits Increase in Response to Higher Cost of Living

  As the cost of living continues to rise, millions of Social Security recipients in the United States can look forward to an increase in their benefit payments this month. The Social Security Adm...