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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...
$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...
Beyoncé Offers New Grants for People Facing Eviction During COVID-19
Many people who achieve wealth and fame give a lot back to their communities. Singer Beyoncé is no exception to this rule. She has set up a program to distribute 100 checks in the amount of $5,00...
Looking To Apply for a Grant? Here are the Steps to Follow
Grant proposals are supposed to be treated as important projects. They must have the result for the money sought. Unless a given project projects tangible results, the grant will not be granted. To ensure that your g...
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...
The Simple Rule Dividing Retirees: How Medicare & 2026 Changes Shape Your Social Security Check
Social Security is back in the spotlight for 2026, especially with headlines promoting a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. But here’s the truth: most Americans get a li...
$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...
Will the IRS Tax Your Retirement Income? Here's Your 2025 Guide Before Tax Season End
With the IRS tax season nearing its end, many retirees are asking a crucial question: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security benefits? The answer isn’t always straightforward,...
October 2025 Social Security Payments: Find Out When Your Check Arrives
Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out more than 74 million payments to retirees, people with disabilities, survivors, and eligible spouses. With so many beneficiaries, checks ...