The alarming rise in eviction filings by landlords is fueled by escalating rents and a persistent shortage of affordable housing. Evictions have surged across the United States as pandemic protections come to an end, leaving millions of vulnerable tenants facing homelessness Many low-income tenants no longer have access to pandemic resources that had helped keep…
Although the recent agreement to raise the U.S. debt ceiling temporarily averted an economic crisis, it deferred addressing major budgetary issues such as Social Security. Social Security could face potential cuts as part of efforts to reduce the U.S. deficit, according to recent developments in budget negotiations House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to establish a…
This new policy aims to address the pressing issue of homelessness in our city and offer greater support to those in need. Mayor Adams has announced a significant change to the “90-day rule,” which mandated a three-month stay in a homeless shelter before individuals could become eligible for a housing voucher to assist with rental…
The decision comes as a result of rising costs that exceeded initial budget projections. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s administration has announced the closure of enrollment for a state-funded health insurance program for immigrants under 65 who are residing in the country without legal permission The move has faced criticism from Latino legislators and an immigrant…
Many parents are struggling to pay childcare expenses. Childcare aid program through a new partnership between the Leon County Children’s Services Council and the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend will help qualified parents to pay childcare expenses. The Leon County Children’s Services Council will provide $250,000 childcare aid to target the Asset…
Your TFSA can earn $500 monthly by buying Canadian dividend stocks like TC Energy. Know about TFSA more What is TFSA? A TFSA is a registered retirement account that allows Canadians to save and invest without paying taxes on gains. Who’s eligible for a TFSA? Canada residents who are 18 years and above. Canadians…
The COLA 2024 increase for Social Security recipients is likely the lowest in previous years, predicted by Senior Citizen’s League. COLA 2024: Five Points From Steep May Inflation Decline 1. The numbers utilized y the Social Security Administration to determine the annual COLA 2024 don’t reflect the high prices seniors continue to pay on…
Beneficiaries can use their SNAP stamps to purchase groceries at authorized stores. The SNAP stamps initially cannot be used at coffee shops such as Starbucks, but some locations may allow ETB cards to be used at those locations. The SNAP stamps allow low-income people to receive nutrition assistance through monthly benefits given by the…
Cox cable has an additional automatic surcharge for new customers -and there’s no procedure to avoid it. On top of the monthly internet cost, the new Cox customers pay extra fees. Cox Cable Customers must compensate an activation fee when signing up for Cox Cable services The Cox Cable one-time modem activation fee is…
The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office announced that Clarence “Bud” Sheppard was found deceased inside his home in January 2018 after friends raised concerns about his well-being. An elderly man’s suspicious death has been ruled a homicide, leading to the arrest of a woman Deputies and West Virginia State Police conducted a welfare check following the…