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Five Easy Ways to Reduce Monthly Expenses

Being mindful of your expenses can save you a lot of money. Some people are shocked by how much money they can save just by making a few small changes. Here are five easy ways to reduce your monthly expenses. 1. Identify where your ...

What You Really Need to Know About Merit Aid Grants and Scholarships

Imagine going to college for four years. At your commencement ceremony, a billionaire steps up to the platform and announces he is paying your entire college debt. You would be in total wonder. This happened...

California Retrofit Grants to Safeguard Your Home for the Next Earthquake

The Federal Emergency Management Agency 'FEMA' has provided the State of California a massive grant in the amount of $20 million. This is primarily for its Brace and Bolt program, otherwise ca...

Office of Management and Budget Relaxes Some Federal Requirements for Grantees in Response to COVID-19

In an attempt to ease the burden on recipients of federal grants that has resulted from the coronavirus, the Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum on March 1...

Small Businesses Get Relief from New PPE Grants

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the United States. When some businesses shut down in March, April and May, there was a slight decrease in the demand. Now that most ...

A Shocking Lack of Homeless Grants

Since the start of the pandemic in America nearly two years ago now, the United States has spent over an estimated $7 trillion on the federal level alone. The bulk of this money has been wrapped up in huge programs and corporate bailouts. ...

How to Apply for Grants

During the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, there were billions upon billions of dollars in grants floating around. The federal government funded individual states through the CARES Act, and states got billions of dollars each and decided to...

The Secret Benefits of TSP for Federal Employees

As federal employees and uniformed service members, it is crucial to be well-informed about the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - the backbone of the Federal Employees Retirement System since 1986. By grasping the key componen...

Brainerd, MN, Receives Grants for Essential Family and Community Services

The Initiative Foundation of Brainerd, MN, received a $140,000 grant from the CARES Act. It is now disbursing the money to 31 entities in the community. Those organizations that will receive smaller...