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…
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…
As the student loan payment pause comes to an end in October, over 40 million Americans are collectively burdened with a staggering $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. The looming restart of payments is causing anxiety, leading them to explore avenues for student loan forgiveness, which could potentially alleviate their financial woes President Joe Biden‘s…
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,…
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…
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…
The incident unfolded on the evening of August 21, 2023, when local law enforcement received reports of a suspicious grass fire occurring within the confines of Fort Cobb State Park, around 8:30 p.m. Fort Cobb, Okla. – Steven Curnett finds himself in legal trouble as he faces a third-degree arson charge, as per recently revealed…
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…
This pioneering initiative leverages private surveillance cameras strategically positioned throughout the community, providing additional layers of vigilance and security. The Menasha Police Department is extending an open invitation to residents, urging them to participate in their innovative camera surveillance network The brainchild of one of the Menasha Police Department‘s officers, this novel approach seeks to…
The crackdown on Tenderloin and SoMa drug dealers is having an impact, said Mayor London Breed last on Friday though the effectiveness of the method to throw users in jail for public possession remains to be proven. San Francisco city leaders have a goal to get the streets of the city cleaned up from…