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Do You Need to Pay Taxes on Social Security? Here’s Your Planning Guide

When it comes to managing your finances in retirement, understanding how Social Security benefits are taxed is crucial. You’ve spent years working and contributing to Social Security, so it&rsq...

Where Federal CARES Act Falls Short, Grant Programs Step Up to Help

Everyone has had to dig deep as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that despite most states starting to reopen in earnest, the economy is going to take much longer to fully recover. ...

States Award More Grants for Rural Broadband Studies

Access to high-speed internet in rural areas of the United States has long been a problem. With an increased number of people continuing to work from home and many schools still conducting remote or hybrid learning, famili...

A Guide on How to Apply for Personal Grants

Do you know that the government and some non-profits offer grants to financially struggling individuals? You can apply and get funds to acquire a home, repair a house, buy furniture, pay education expenses, and many others. If you ...

Personal Grants Application Requirements for Higher Qualifying Chances

When the government or private organizations announce available funding opportunities, they receive millions of applications from interested individuals. That makes the process quite competitive, and y...

New Hampshire: a State that Actually Turned Down a Federal Grant

Most recipients of federal grants gladly line up to get their share of government dollars. However, New Hampshire legislators recently decided to turn down part of a $46 million grant from the Department of Educ...

Grants to Help Educators to Weather the COVID-19 Health Crisis

As the summer winds down, families everywhere are preparing for the busy back to school season. This year's start of the academic year has been made even more anxious as the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to...

Dallas Mavericks Donate $1.25 Million for Emergency Relief Grants

The week of February 14 was a devastating one for most of the state of Texas. Although Texas was not the only state hit hard by severe winter weather, its problems were exacerbated by the privatized power g...

The Vital Information You Need Before Applying for Free Personal Grants

A grant is a financial aid given to an organization or individual by the government or non-profit foundation for a specific need. It is different from a loan in that it is given for free. However, you ma...