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Hurricane Safety Tips: Protecting Your Family and Home from Category 5 Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton has intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm, and Floridians must act fast to safeguard their families and homes. Read: Evacuation Zones and Shelters for Hurr...

How the Golden State Advantage Card Helps Families

The Golden State Advantage (GSA) card is an electronic benefits card designed to assist millions of families with household expenses. It functions like a debit or credit card and is used to access food assistance benefits,...

4 Corporate Paths to a Debt-Free College Degree

  Amid rising tuition costs, these companies offer more than just employment; they provide a pathway to achieving your educational goals without the burden of student loans. Here's how: Starbucks Barista ...

Americans Could Get Up to $6,728 Back Even If They're Not Required to File a Tax Return — Here Comes Tax Credits

Many Americans believe that if they’re not required to file a tax return, they have no reason to submit one. But what most don’t know is — t...

Financial Discipline and Money Management: Keys to Keeping Expenses Low

Financial discipline involves creating a budget and sticking to it, monitoring expenses, tracking spending patterns, and setting goals for making changes in spending habits. It also means being smart ...

The Universal Basic Income Proposal Will Shock You

WASHINGTON - Universal basic income (UBI) is a government program in which every adult citizen receives a set amount of money regularly. The goals of a basic income system are to alleviate poverty and replace other need-based...

Government Aid Arrives May 1: SSI Checks Target Utility Relief

As inflation continues to drive up prices for essentials like electricity, water, and gas, low-income Americans are feeling the strain. In response, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue Supplemen...

Section 8 Not Accepting Applications? Try These Housing Options Instead

With SNAP and housing assistance programs facing serious challenges from proposed federal budget cuts, many families are left wondering what help is still available in 2025. As rent prices remain high ...

Project RELIEF: Springfield’s Lifeline for Struggling Utility Customers

City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) customers in the Springfield area have a critical lifeline available next month with the Project RELIEF program. Designed to help residents avoid utility shut-offs...