Jesse Robertson has strong memories of his mother Donna’s love of the outdoors. She loved being outside, especially when she and her husband were in Bishop, California, where they would hike for weeks at a time deep into the Sierra Nevada to just take in the beauty of the lakes and mountains. Because of her…
New Social Security (SSA) benefits are what a new month brings. The beneficiaries of the various SSA programs receive a fresh round of payments at the start of each month, as you are likely already aware. Although our focus today is SNAP, you may always consult the SSA calendar to find out which payment corresponds…
The Texas Senate is considering a plan that would increase the cost of college for illegal students, including those who have lived in the state for the majority of their life. Senate Bill 1798 was sent to the Senate floor for a full vote after the K-16 committee of the Senate voted 9–2 on Tuesday….
These days, operating a motor vehicle is as instinctive as breathing. With fuel options ranging from petrol to diesel or the more recent electric vehicle alternatives, a variety of makes and models are now accessible. With several international automakers, diesel vehicles are growing in popularity. While city drivers prefer petrol engines, long-distance drivers appear to…
A modest food assistance program that assists low-income senior adults in supplementing their diets may see significant changes in President Trump’s proposed budget for the upcoming year. Seniors would instead receive what the Trump administration is referring to as “MAHA food boxes” that are packed with goods that are directly acquired from farmers, as the…
Rite Aid, the pharmaceutical company, may soon start liquidating stores before selling its buildings and leases at auction, according to court records following its second bankruptcy filing earlier this week. A&G Real Estate Partners is now anticipated to put almost all of its 1,240 stores for sale, subject to court approval. A flier listing 50…
For many people, purchasing a home for the first time is a significant life event. If you have never bought a home before or haven’t owned one for the previous three years, you are considered a first-time home buyer. If a person hasn’t owned a home for the previous two years, the IRS may also…
Throughout the course of each month, a significant number of elderly persons and people with disabilities in the United States struggle to meet their most fundamental financial obligations. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is a state initiative that offers a refund of up to $800 to renters and property owners in Pennsylvania. This program is…
About 30% of California’s population is covered by Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. The states oversee the administration of Medicaid, a federal program. It offers low-income people and families health care coverage. In 2022, California expanded Medi-Cal programs to include CalAIM, which includes meal delivery and housing assistance. By recognizing that a person’s financial situation…
According to data, over 4 million youth and young adult families are homeless, which has led to unusual bipartisan action in Congress to increase federal assistance and address the escalating situation. On Wednesday, Senators Katie Britt, R-Ala., and Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., will present the Homeless Children & Youth Act, the former’s first significant piece of…
