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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...

Social Security Administration Confirms Extra $150 in Next Payment

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently confirmed that beneficiaries may be eligible for an additional $150 in their upcoming Social Security payment. The SSA employs a calculation method fo...

It's Time for a New Cell Phone and Plan!

Did you know that you can get a a new cell phone and very low rate plan if you already qualify for one of these: - Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Medicaid - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Fede...

25 Holiday Gift Ideas For Zilch, Nada, Cero, FREE!!!

In case you are late shopper (like me) and/or short on dough! (also like me), we scoured the web for the best ideas that cost nothing, or nearly nothing. Check them out: 1. Offer your DIYer services - housecleaning, car ...

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...

9 Ideas That Can Help You Reduce Your Expenses

Living within your means is an integral part of financial well-being. Identifying how to reduce expenses and maximize income is key to achieving financial freedom. However, most people fail to realize how much money they can sa...

9 Effective Ways To Reduce Medical Expenses

As the cost of everything continues to rise with inflation, it seems like medical expenses are rising the fastest. This has resulted in many people being burdened by medical bills that they struggle to pay. Fortunately, there are ...

Free Utility Assistance in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette Counties: Ensuring Warmth During Cold Weather

As freezing temperatures grip the metro Atlanta region, many residents are faced with the challenge of keeping their homes warm while dealing with soaring utility bills. ...

Extra $6,710 Social Security Cash in 2025: How Retroactive Payments Can Ease Utility Bills

As millions of Americans receive retroactive Social Security payments averaging $6,710, many beneficiaries may find much-needed financial relief amid rising utility costs. With infla...