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How Much Can You Have in Savings and Still Receive SNAP in 2025?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues to serve as a vital safety net for over 40 million Americans. However, receiving benefits is not a one-time guarantee. Continued eligibility h...

OPM COLA 2026: What Federal Workers Need to Know About Next Year’s Pay Boost

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed early details of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), giving federal employees a clearer idea of what to expect next year. According ...

TSP Withdrawal Rules at 55 vs. IRA at 59½: The Smarter Withdrawal Strategy for Federal Retirees

If you’re a federal employee nearing retirement, it’s crucial to understand how withdrawal rules differ between the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and an Individual Retirem...

America’s Food Lifelines: 20 Largest Food Banks Ready to Help Amid November SNAP Uncertainty

Americans may lose their SNAP food benefits in November 2025 if the federal government shutdown continues. Several states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, ...

The Federal Government Takes Over Utah Whistleblower Grants Lawsuit

The Federal Government Takes Over Utah Whistleblower Grants Lawsuit A whistleblower suit filed by an inmate has landed the State of Utah in hot water with the federal government. The state is accused of lyin...

Grant Funds Help Fill Knowledge Gaps in Coronavirus Research

Coronavirus funding has been hit or miss with funds available whenever an animal virus that infects humans flares up. Funds are not available and researchers totally lose interest when the public health crisis...

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-...

Creating a Roadmap to Launching a Career as a Successful Grant Writer

If you are a freelance writer, there is a good chance that you are always on the lookout for consistent and well-paying writing gigs. One of the most steady subsets of freelance writing is in the grant in...

Epic Games Announces Millions in Grants For These Types of Developers

If you are a developer who could use a little help kickstarting your project, a helpful source of funding may be Epic Games. The video game titan is mostly known for creating games like Fortnite, but they ...