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Dallas Mavericks Donate $1.25 Million for Emergency Relief Grants

The week of February 14 was a devastating one for most of the state of Texas. Although Texas was not the only state hit hard by severe winter weather, its problems were exacerbated by the privatized power g...

Smart Retirement Planning: How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

Thinking about retirement? You’re not alone—and you’re smart to start planning now. Social Security benefits play a big role in retirement income for millions of Americans. But he...

IRS Announces Automatic $1,400 Stimulus Payments for Eligible Individuals This January 2025

Good news! The IRS has announced it will send automatic payments of up to $1,400 this January to people who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. ...

April 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule: When Will Your Payment Arrive?

With inflation and rising costs continuing to squeeze household budgets, millions of Americans depend on their Social Security payments to help cover essentials like food, rent, and utility bills. ...

What if You Won't Live Long Enough to Pay Off Your Student Loans?

No one can deny that student debt is piling up at a startling rate in the United States. It has gotten to the point where those who are now legally considered senior citizens, some of them well into their sixt...

Is America in a State of Decline?

Almost 80% of Americans think the U.S. is in "a state of decline." Do you agree? A poll from the Trafalgar Group in conjunction with Convention of States Action showed 76.8% of Americans believe "American society and culture is...

Artists Can Get Grants for Lost Income During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Many artists have lost most or even all of their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you were a performance artist, painter, sculptor, art teacher, musician or any other type of artist, you ...

Iowa City Offers Grants for Retail Businesses

In Iowa City, IA, empty storefronts are plaguing the downtown streets. The same is true in other towns throughout the United States. Most of the empty storefronts are related to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some h...

More Than 400,000 Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by Incorrect Monthly Payments

Recent news reveals an unsettling discovery for those grappling with the weight of student loans: more than 400,000 student loan borrowers have been victims of erroneous monthly payment calculat...