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Chief Seattle Club Faces Crisis as Eagle Village Shelter Nears Closure Amid Soaring Indigenous Homelessness

Roselyn SaritaDecember 19, 202304 mins

In a troubling revelation, new data from the federal government underscores the escalating crisis of homelessness in the United States, reaching an unprecedented high. This crisis is disproportionately impacting Indigenous communities, a longstanding trend that Chief Seattle Club, a Seattle-based nonprofit, is acutely attuned to The Chief Seattle Club, dedicated to serving Indigenous people in…

Employer Health Plans Navigate Transparency Surge in Hospital Pricing Data for Cost-Effective Care Strategies

Reia Leen DelantarDecember 19, 202303 mins

This rise in data availability sheds light on significant cost variations among different health insurance carriers or employer health plans negotiating with the same hospitals. Employer health plans are being empowered with increased access to data services, facilitating the comparison of prices paid to hospitals for various medical treatments Cynthia Fisher, the founder of Patient…

Proposed SNAP Program Adjustments Aim to Increase Choices at Grocery Stores

Jay TarifeDecember 19, 202303 mins

Virginia Hunger Solutions director Cassie Edner understands the struggles many confront in buying their next meal. Proposed SNAP Changes Gain Bipartisan Support: Hot Foods Act Aims to Expand Food Options for Families Edner, who used to utilize SNAP, now connects single working mothers and retirees to this federal program that helps low-income families purchase healthier…

Car-Loan Borrowers Struggle as Interest Rates Rise, Impacting Negative Equity and Vehicle Values

Reia Leen DelantarDecember 18, 202304 mins

The pressure is particularly intense for individuals grappling with negative equity, a situation where the amount owed surpasses the current value of their cars. Car-loan borrowers are feeling the heat as interest rates rise, exacerbating the predicament for those whose vehicles have seen a decline in value Recent data from the automotive website Edmunds.com, as…

Ancient Coin Discovery, Sunken Treasure Valued at $3 Million

Jay TarifeDecember 18, 202303 mins

Divers found a rich trove of at least 30,000 fourth-century Roman coins worth $3 million. Ancient Roman Coin Worth $3 Million Discovered Near Shipwreck Site off Italian Coast Near a possible shipwreck off Sardinia, Italy, the ancient items were unearthed in good shape. The 324-340 coins are estimated to be worth $3 million. Italian officials…

Cost-of-Living Adjustment Boosts Social Security and SSI Payments, Unveiling 3.2% Increase in December

Roselyn SaritaDecember 18, 202304 mins

If you are a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you likely noticed an extra deposit in your account on December 1st, in addition to your regular December check. This bonus payment includes the much-anticipated 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), a substantial 3.2% increase from your current benefit amount However, if you are receiving Social Security…

Enbridge Secures 29th Consecutive Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Increase, Solidifying Position as Income Investors’ Top Choice in 2024

JinelyDecember 18, 202304 mins

Enbridge, the Canadian pipeline company, continues to be a standout performer for income-seeking investors as it recently declared its 29th consecutive annual dividend increase, solidifying its reputation for delivering an ultra-high-yield dividend. The latest ultra-high-yield dividend raise, amounting to just over 3%, brings the yield to an impressive 7.7% Enbridge’s appeal to investors lies in…

How Lottery Jackpot Winners Can Minimize State Income Taxes And Other Deductions On Their Winnings To Take Home More Money

Catherine MirandillaDecember 18, 202303 mins

How can lottery jackpot winners minimize state income taxes and other deductions on their winnings to take home more money? Lottery Jackpot Winners Should Minimize State Income Taxes and Other Deductions on Their Winnings to Take More Lottery jackpot winners should reportedly look out for federal and state income tax that is waiting after they…

Montana Food Stamps Program Readies January Payments, Providing Vital Support to Households in Need

Reia Leen DelantarDecember 17, 202304 mins

In a span of 18 days, the state, in its commitment to supporting residents facing economic challenges, follows a structured distribution schedule, spreading SNAP payments over five days each month. Montana Food Stamps is gearing up to disburse its January payments, a financial lifeline for many households in need The recent round of payments for…

Jeremy Siegel Envisions Bullish 2024: Stock Surge, Housing Boom, and Interest Rate Decline Predicted in Keynote Address

Roselyn SaritaDecember 17, 202304 mins

Jeremy Siegel, often referred to as the “Wizard of Wharton,” shared his optimistic forecast during a keynote address at VettaFi’s 2024 Market Outlook Symposium. Renowned finance expert Jeremy Siegel has boldly predicted a robust economic landscape for 2024, foretelling a surge in both stock and housing markets along with a significant decline in interest rates…

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