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Illinois United Way Foundation Announces More COVID-19 Relief Grants
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. It included more than $2 trillion in aid. The aid was to be disbursed over many months, allowing in...
Individual Grants Offered by the United Nations Government to Different Groups
The American government provides different individual grants for some deserving struggling residents. It offers financial aid to various groups such as single moms, those living with disabilitie...
A Glaring Lack of Holiday Grants This Year
For many years in the United States, a lot of Americans have depended on charitable grant programs to help them accord their bills, food and even gifts during the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chri...
$4.25 vs. $7.25: What Teens Must Know About Minimum Wage in 2025
If you’re a teen starting your first job in the U.S., you might wonder what wage you’re legally entitled to earn. Here’s a clear, updated guide on how minimum wage rules apply to young worke...
$905M in Grants for Rail Projects
When President Joe Biden was elected in the most controversial Presidential Election in history, he made a promise of enormous infrastructure spending to revitalize many aspects of American society. Most economic experts agree that, at leas...
Federal COVID Grants Available but Slow
2020 was a year of many things. Future generations may remember it as the year that the United States of America spent multiple trillions of dollars, and no one really knows where any of this money went, except into the pockets of bil...
Health Equity Grants Available in DC
To hear the mainstream media tell it, Washington DC is one of the most upscale, happy places on the face of the planet. The news media always depicts DC in a positive light when they're running stories about the district. They're braggin...
TSP Withdrawal Rules at 55 vs. IRA at 59½: The Smarter Withdrawal Strategy for Federal Retirees
If you’re a federal employee nearing retirement, it’s crucial to understand how withdrawal rules differ between the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and an Individual Retirem...
Student Loans in 2025: Major Repayment Changes Coming: Here's What You Should Know
If you have federal student loans, August 2025 could mark a turning point. Big changes are coming to repayment plans, and if you don’t act, your balance could grow faster than you ex...