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California Governor Releases Utility Shut-off Prevention Grants

On Monday, March 29, Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, announced that the state will distribute $50 million in Community Power Resiliency grants. Those grants will be administered by the California Gover...

New Hampshire Govt Expects Grant Repayment

One of the reasons that people or businesses that struggle financially appreciate grants is that, theoretically speaking, a grant is supposed to be money that's simply given to someone. Whereas a loan, on the other hand, is money t...

California to Vote on Guaranteed Income Grants

State by state, California is not only the most populous but also the most expensive in which to live. People who work basic jobs in the state, especially for minimum wage, cannot mathematically afford to live in most areas of ...

Michigan Hands Grants to Water Systems to Address Problems

According to a report out of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has recently awarded over $436,000 in grants to a variety of water systems in the area via grants. With th...

FAQ: How Life Changes Can Increase Your Social Security or SSI Benefits

Social Security benefits don’t stay the same forever. Changes in your life, such as the death of a spouse, retirement, or financial hardship, may make you or your family members eligible for high...

Is America in a State of Decline?

Almost 80% of Americans think the U.S. is in "a state of decline." Do you agree? A poll from the Trafalgar Group in conjunction with Convention of States Action showed 76.8% of Americans believe "American society and culture is...

Department of Education Announces New Grant for Schools Affected by COVID

The educational field has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Many colleges and universities are struggling to pivot to online classes, and there are all sorts of costs associated with r...

49ers Offer Social Justice Grants

The San Francisco 49ers are easily one of the most popular sporting franchises on the globe. During the 1980s, they won four Super Bowl titles with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, and then another in the 1990s with Hall of Fame QB Ste...

July Inflation Report: Your Quick Guide to Winners and Losers at Checkout (Price Changes by Category)

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in July 2025, matching June’s pace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly inflation incre...