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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...

Top Housing Help for Seniors in 2025: What You Can Get Beyond Section 202

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...

Don’t Forget: Your December SSI Payment is on November 29

If you’ve noticed unusual timing with your SSI payments this year, you’re not alone! The Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts payment schedules when the first of the month falls on a weekend or...

Understanding the Free Personal Grants Application Process

Personal grants are monetary support offered to individuals, households, or companies by the government or non-profits for specific needs. A grant is not a loan. After applying, qualifying, and receiving one, you a...

Fighting For Our Firefighters' Mental Health

  Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities. They routinely confront extremely dangerous and traumatic situations, which takes an enormous toll on their mental and emotional wellbei...

Social Security 2024: Major Changes Announced for Benefit Payments

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced significant changes to the Social Security benefit payments for 2024. These changes aim to improve payment accuracy and program integrity wh...

Buyer’s Market Incoming? The 20 Cities Facing the Biggest Home Price Drops in 2025

The U.S. housing market is bracing for a shift, and not every city will feel it the same way. According to Zillow, home prices nationwide could slip about 1% over the next 12 months, but...

EIDL Grants and PPP Portals are Reopening for Business Assistance in 2021

The nation's two most popular programs, EIDL and PPP, are back to assist gig workers, sole proprietors, small and medium-sized businesses. Many businesses have exhausted their first round of fundi...

Now is the Time: Your Essential Checklist for the Annual Medicare Enrollment Period — October 15 to December 7

The annual Medicare enrollment period for 2025 has officially begun and runs from October 15 to December 7. This crucial time allows Medicare beneficiaries to r...