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The Initiative Foundation of Brainerd, MN, received a $140,000 grant from the CARES Act. It is now disbursing the money to 31 entities in the community. Those organizations that will receive smaller...

It is vital to contact granters during a pandemic as soon as possible. Even though you may have received grants in the past, you may still try your luck with other funders. You may apply for grants from organizations that m...

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...

With the IRS tax season nearing its end, many retirees are asking a crucial question: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security benefits? The answer isn’t always straightforward,...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the United States. When some businesses shut down in March, April and May, there was a slight decrease in the demand. Now that most ...

Food insecurity has long been a problem in the United States. Minimum wage does not provide a person with enough money for the essentials of living. If a parent earns minimum wage, they do not have enough money to feed thei...

Recent news reveals an unsettling discovery for those grappling with the weight of student loans: more than 400,000 student loan borrowers have been victims of erroneous monthly payment calculat...

Just last week a $2.2 trillion stimulus package was pushed through Congress and signed by the President, in order to provide relief for workers and businesses during these times of economic recession. Though while that seems ...

It is not surprising that many big-box retailers create their own charitable branch to give back to the communities in which they do business. Not only does this provide significant tax advantages, but...