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Roselyn Sarita

Average American Savings at Risk

Average American Savings at Risk Amid Looming Recession, Warns JPMorgan Chase Institute

According to a recent analysis conducted by the JPMorgan Chase Institute, while consumers seem to be faring well presently, their nest eggs are taking a hit. Economists predict that a mild recession could be on the horizon, raising concerns about the financial resilience of the average American savings President of the JPMorgan Chase Institute, Chris…

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SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect

SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect: Changes Impact Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents

Effective September 1, 2023, significant changes to the SNAP work requirements are being implemented, with some policies set to phase in over the next year, as stated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and reported by the National Association of Counties (NACo). New SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect, Impacting Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents The modifications…

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Per Scholas Expands to Houston

Per Scholas Expands to Houston, Offering Tuition-Free Tech Training in Partnership with Rice University and Ion District

Per Scholas will provide tuition-free training in the city’s Ion District in Midtown. Per Scholas, the national tech training nonprofit has announced its expansion into Houston, Texas The new campus, situated at 4201 Main St., is made possible through an investment from Rice University, which developed the Ion, as well as additional support from BlackRock…

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Failing Schools Struggle

Failing Schools Struggle as Underperforming Teachers and Funding Issues Persist, Calls for Reform Intensify

Larry Sand, writing for City Journal, emphasizes that factors beyond the impact of Covid-19 are contributing to students’ difficulties. Failing schools continue to struggle, as the latest scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in reading and math reveal a concerning long-term trend Surprisingly, failing schools’ lack of funding cannot be blamed, as per-pupil…

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Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Cost-of-Living Adjustment Provides Relief for Social Security Recipients, But Smaller Raises Expected in 2024

In 2022, the country experienced the highest inflation rate in four decades, resulting in increased costs of gas, groceries, and utilities. Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has been a major concern for retired workers on Social Security in the United States Unfortunately, the 5.9% Cost-of-Living Adjustment applied to Social Security benefits last year failed to keep up…

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