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The Simple Rule Dividing Retirees: How Medicare & 2026 Changes Shape Your Social Security Check

Social Security is back in the spotlight for 2026, especially with headlines promoting a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. But here’s the truth: most Americans get a li...

University of Virginia Agrees to Pay the Government $1 Million for Mistakes in Invoicing against Federal Grants

When grant recipients get money from the federal government, it does not come without strings attached. There is an entire body of law laid out in both government-...

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...

Foster Kids Eligible for New Grants

There were two main areas of American life that were all but ignored during the Coronavirus pandemic: The homeless and the foster care system. Each has its own struggles; and while one might think that foster care is a step up, because yo...

Nonprofits Include in COVID Relief Grants

Nonprofits Include in COVID Relief Grants America spent an insane amount of money at the federal level when COVID struck the nation last year. There were three different instances of the federal government passing spending bills wel...

Personal Grants: All You Need to Understand Before Applying

  Every time a pandemic happens, it is advisable to contact your granter as soon as possible. Even if your funder may have given you some grant previously, you can still apply for another one and get the fu...

5 Steps to Follow for a Successful Personal Grants Application Process

A personal grant is any monetary assistance offered by the government or non-profits to individuals during financially challenging periods. The government provides financial aid for household expenses,...

Social Security's Untold Immigration Issue: Not Enough Immigration

Social Security is a topic that has been of great concern to retirees, primarily due to factors such as inflation and potential benefit cuts. However, a recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Instit...

Social Security Payments September 2025: Who Gets Paid on Wednesday, Sept. 17?

Social Security remains a financial lifeline for millions of retirees, disabled workers, and their families. Knowing the exact payment date helps seniors and families budget for essentials like ...