The caretaker of a family is tasked with a lot of extra mental load that other members of the family don’t deal with. One of those extra responsibilities is ensuring that everyone is fed. That responsibility alone involves list-making, shopping, and then cooking multiple times per day. That alone...
Dealing with debt has never been easy. The debt problem is even tougher for taxpayers who want to handle their tax burden without making their financial situation worse. So is struggling to manage debt a common problem? Well, the answer is that American taxpayers owe around $527 billion in...
In 2023, some states are providing their own stimulus payments, and this can have a significant impact on housing opportunities for those who receive them. In this article, we'll take a closer look at which states are offering stimulus payments and how they are impacting the housing market. Whether...
Most people think that stimulus checks have already come and gone and they are out of luck when it comes to getting another one. However, that may not necessarily be the case for residents of certain states. That’s exactly why it is important to stay up to date with...
You may be familiar with the term "back pay" if you or someone you know receives Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). When referring to the Social Security Administration (SSA) "past-due benefits" many individuals use the words "back pay" despite the fact that this is not the official term. The...
When people think of Christmas time, they usually think of gifts, joy, family, and more. However, the holidays can be especially hard for people that are low-income, down on their luck, or just having a hard time financially. To put it in perspective, someone who has a hard time...
Not everyone can afford a place to live. This is especially true for low-income families. However, there are programs available that can help families upgrade their living conditions and even save money. One example is the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This program can help households in need, and it’s...
The holiday season is upon us! One part of the holiday season is Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. As technology advances, so do ways that people go about their day to day lives. More and more shoppers are choosing to shop online instead of in store. That means...
When people think about lawsuits, they normally think it is a one-on-one lawsuit. However, that is not always the case! This is where class action lawsuits (or mass tort litigation) come into play. A lot of people know about these lawsuits from the media such as through TV commercials,...
When it comes to payment methods, you will most likely come across many types of cards like debit cards and credit cards. However, a lesser-known form of payment is an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. These cards work similarly to debit and credit cards but are a bit different....
