Insights for Every Family
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FAFSA Changes: What Students and Parents Need to Know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is getting a major makeover for the 2024-2025 school year. The updates aim to simplify the often complicated financial aid process and make college more accessib...
Financial Support is Life Support for South Dakota's Volunteer Firefighters
They drop everything when the alarm sounds to rush into danger for the safety of others. The 10,000 volunteer firefighters serving nearly 300 departments across South Dakota are the heartbeat of eme...
Climate Tech Grants: How to Apply and Get Funded
If you have an innovative idea for mitigating or adapting to climate change, grants are available to help make your solution a reality. Funding organizations around the world offer grants specifically targeted at climate...
From Paycheck to Prosperity: Exploring the Benefits of the FERS Thrift Savings Plan
Retirement planning is a topic that weighs heavily on the minds of many working individuals. As we navigate through the ever-changing landscape of the workforce, it becomes crucial to have a...
How to Receive Discounts on Your Utility Bills Through State Utility Assistance Programs
Many states offer Utility Discount Programs (UDP) and Energy Assistance Programs (EAP) to help low-income residents reduce their electric, gas, water, and sewer bills. Eligible applica...
Social Security Benefits Increase: A Welcome Boost for Recipients
In an effort to assist Social Security recipients in managing their expenses, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2% increase in benefit payments for 2024. This adjustment is intended to co...
Navigating the Social Security Conundrum: Immigration's Impact on the Retirement Safety Net
In an era defined by demographic shifts and economic uncertainties, the intersection of immigration and Social Security emerges as a critical focal point in the ongoing discourse s...
ACP Ended—Here’s How Low-Income Families Can Still Afford Internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a crucial federal initiative that helped millions of low-income families afford internet access, providing monthly credits of up to $30 ($75 for tribal lands) ...
Limited Access to Healthy Food Puts Strain on Families as Stores Opt Out of Government Program
In the struggle to find stores that accept federal food benefits for low-income families, many children are being forced to forgo essential items like fresh produce and milk. ...
