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To Deal With Inflation, Approximately Half Of All SNAP Beneficiaries Skip Meals To Survive

To Deal With Inflation, Approximately Half Of All SNAP Beneficiaries Skip Meals To Survive

A new survey reports that 42% of households reliant on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP are skipping meals because they cannot afford enough food because of inflation.   93% of SNAP beneficiaries reported problems paying for basic household expenses In general, inflation will always penalize those with fewer alternatives. For example, a richer…

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Zaldwaynaka Scott's Compensation Sparks Controversy

Zaldwaynaka Scott’s Compensation Sparks Controversy at Chicago State University

This development raised eyebrows, considering the backdrop of a recent faculty strike and the university’s alleged financial struggles. Zaldwaynaka Scott, the president of Chicago State University, found herself in the spotlight recently due to a $50,000 bonus she received, pushing her annual compensation to over $500,000 During the strike, university administrators cited financial constraints as…

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No Retirement Savings

Americans With No Retirement Savings Expected To Work Longer Than They Planned And Here’s Why

Here’s why Americans with no retirement savings are expected to work longer than planned. Americans with No Retirement Savings Could Possibly Work Longer Than They Planned to Meet Their Basic Needs Millions of Americans nearing their retirement age reportedly have no retirement savings could possibly work longer than they planned to meet their basic needs,…

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43 Million Borrowers Resume Paying Their Student Loan Payments. Here Are Three Techniques To Ensure That You Pay The Least Amount Of Interest!

43 Million Borrowers Resume Paying Their Student Loan Payments. Here Are Three Techniques To Ensure That You Pay The Least Amount Of Interest!

After a three-and-a-half-year redemption, interest began accruing on federal student loans again last Friday, marking the official end to pandemic relief for about 43 million borrowers. The first student loan payments will be due next month.   Here are three steps you can take now to ensure the process of your student loan payments is…

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Janani Ramachandran Leads Discussion on Wildfire Insurance

Janani Ramachandran Leads Discussion on Wildfire Insurance Challenges in California

Janani Ramachandran, representing District 4 in Oakland, organized a virtual town hall, collaborating with the California Department of Insurance and the Oakland Firesafe Council to discuss insurance issues and wildfire prevention measures. City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran has taken proactive steps to address the pressing insurance dilemma Residents in fire-prone areas like Montclair, Merriewood, and Piedmont…

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Damarco Watkins Faces Attempted Murder Charges

Damarco Watkins Faces Attempted Murder Charges in Interstate 57 Shooting

In a recent development, Damarco Watkins, a 29-year-old Chicago resident, has been formally charged with attempted murder in connection with a highway shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 57 in November 2022. Illinois State Police, following an extensive investigation, apprehended Damarco Watkins on Thursday, marking a significant breakthrough in the case The incident unfolded on…

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