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Free Money Alert: Illinois Sending Stimulus Checks This Summer

If you live in Illinois, you could be getting free money this summer without lifting a finger. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is actively mailing out checks to resid...

Who Qualifies for Denver’s $19.29 Minimum Wage in 2026?

Starting January 1, 2026, thousands of workers in Denver, Colorado, will see their hourly pay rise to $19.29, one of the highest city minimum wages in the nation. This increase, up from $17.87 in 2025, is part ...

Why Grants And Loan Differences Cause Friction

There are many different types of grants that are given out, especially during times like these, as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps the globe. Many nations are busy handing out grants to small businesses and the people who own t...

Medicare Prior Authorization: How the WISeR Pilot Will Affect Medicare Patients in 2026

Starting in January 2026, some people on Original Medicare will face new rules about getting care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching a pilot program, k...

California Retrofit Grants to Safeguard Your Home for the Next Earthquake

The Federal Emergency Management Agency 'FEMA' has provided the State of California a massive grant in the amount of $20 million. This is primarily for its Brace and Bolt program, otherwise ca...

Inflation Relief on the Way: Tax Refunds Scheduled for April 14–20 Delivery

As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, many Americans eagerly anticipate their IRS refunds, especially amid rising inflation, escalating tariffs, and increasing unemployment. These economic fac...

What’s the Average Social Security Check in Your State in 2025? Here’s the Full Breakdown

It’s not that the Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on location. Benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings. But state-level differences in ...

What Happened to the Artist Grants During Covid?

What Happened to the Artist Grants During Covid? During the height of the Covid-19 global pandemic, many private organizations in the USA started to hand out grants to people for a variety of reasons. Government stimulus chec...

How to Apply for Grants

During the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, there were billions upon billions of dollars in grants floating around. The federal government funded individual states through the CARES Act, and states got billions of dollars each and decided to...