Homelessness is a serious issue in Oregon. It has the third-highest rate of homelessness in the nation, based on a federal tally released in December. It also has the greatest rate of youth homelessness without a companion anywhere. One promising idea, as state officials hurry to solve the issue, is to provide those teens with $1,000 … Read more
The biggest supermarket merger in US history, according to the Federal Trade Commission, would result in higher pricing, closures of stores, and decreased employment. The FTC filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the $25 billion agreement between Kroger and Albertsons. The goal of the 2022 merger was to unite the nation’s 5th and tenth-largest … Read more
In a nonviolent protest on Monday, hundreds of students at a high school in Oklahoma stated they were being bullied and protested for the LGBTQ+ community in response to the demise of a non-binary adolescent who had been the victim of a brawl in the school toilet. As per local law enforcement, 16-year-old student Nex … Read more
Social Security does not offer “divorce benefits,” although divorced couples are frequently qualified to collect benefits based on their ex-spouse’s income history. Social Security spousal payments are frequently granted to ex-spouses, although under somewhat strict terms. Sometimes ex-spouses are more flexible and offer better possibilities than their married colleagues. However, minor scheduling differences may result … Read more
The 2024 tax season began on January 29 and is already in its third week. The IRS has paid out a growing amount of tax refunds, although the overall amount of refunds issued in 2024 is less than that of 2023 during the same period. If a taxpayer files electronically and selects direct deposit, they … Read more
If you like buying expensive things, traveling, or eating at expensive restaurants but running out of money? What will you do? Borrow money or take a loan with high interest? Personal Loan with Enough Credit Score A personal loan is an easy way to apply for a loan application because it is an unsecured … Read more
This tax season may bring in more cash for families with children. This is the reason why: Congress is developing a plan to raise the highest refundable amount in order to increase the child tax credit. Furthermore, you may reside in a state that is receiving extra funding for the child tax credit for the … Read more
According to Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), “if the border isn’t protected,” I will not vote in favor of government financing. When Kristen Welker of NBC questioned Donalds about his willingness to shut down the government throughout border security, he responded angrily. He changed his response to saying that President Biden “is ready to close down regarding border … Read more
It’s believed that the drone film, which hasn’t been fully confirmed yet, shows the third senseless killing of an unarmed Ukrainian in recent weeks. The video is purportedly shot in the seized Donetsk region, close to the settlement of Ivanivske, Bakhmut. The horrific footage shows Ukrainian soldiers abandoning their rifles and then slipping out of … Read more
Marrying a qualified worker is the sole way to be qualified for a spousal Social Security benefit. That person is one who has put in enough time at work to accrue 40 work credits, or around ten years, or more. However, qualifying for and receiving a spousal benefit are 2 separate things. We’ll examine more closely … Read more
