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The Resilience and Revitalization of Kane: Harnessing Community Spirit for Small Town Success

In the heart of Pennsylvania's McKean County lies the small town of Kane, a place where community spirit and resilience have fueled a remarkable revitalization. After years ...

Government and Foundation Grants for Housing, Employment, and Training

Government and Foundation Grants for Housing, Employment, and Training Recovering from Covid-19 may not be easy with thirty percent of all tenants in ...

Your July Social Security Just Got a COLA Raise. Are You Getting the Full Increase?

If your Social Security deposit felt a bit bigger this year, you’re not imagining it. Thanks to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), every check you’ve received since Janu...

Buyer’s Market Incoming? The 20 Cities Facing the Biggest Home Price Drops in 2025

The U.S. housing market is bracing for a shift, and not every city will feel it the same way. According to Zillow, home prices nationwide could slip about 1% over the next 12 months, but...

Record-breaking Grants Offered for Those Interested in Rebuilding Railroads

Many consider consumer railroads to be deader than disco. Even in more traditional, conservative areas, "rails-to-trails" has become a popular idea. In other words, old railroads have be...

Big Changes to Social Security Payments This December – Here’s What You Need to Know

Wave goodbye to the predictable paycheck day—December’s Social Security payment schedule is getting a shake-up, and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Thanks to calendar ...

A Guide to Maximizing the New and Improved FAFSA Process

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) just got a major upgrade, and students should take full advantage. The revamped FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year expands access to financial aid and simplif...

EIDL Grants and PPP Portals are Reopening for Business Assistance in 2021

The nation's two most popular programs, EIDL and PPP, are back to assist gig workers, sole proprietors, small and medium-sized businesses. Many businesses have exhausted their first round of fundi...

Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for Americans and How to Benefit

The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, signaling a potential shift in how Social Security benefits are calculated for ...