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Fighting Fires and Saving Lives: South Dakota Supports Volunteer Firefighters

Firefighters are the heroes who run towards danger when everyone else runs away. In South Dakota, most of these brave men and women are volunteers who selflessly serve their communities. This take...

All You Need to Know about Personal Grants Application

You might need some money and don't want to borrow but wondering what to do. Why not consider seeking a personal grant? The American government offers grants to financially struggling citizens to cater to expenses during...

6 Quick Tips for Personal Grants Application

A grant is any financial aid from an organization, the government, or private individuals for specific projects or activities. Since funders give grants for free, you will not have to return the cash once you get it from the gr...

Illinois Distributes Marijuana-funded Grants to Community Organizations

In many states, recreational cannabis is legal. The state collects taxes on the sales of recreational cannabis. Some states, such as Illinois, are using those tax dollars to help with the war on illegal ...

How to Choose the Best Benefits Package before Signing a Job Contract

If you are looking for a new employment opportunity, the main factor you consider may be the salary. You will also factor in the kind of services you will be offering at the organization. However, it would...

New Hampshire: a State that Actually Turned Down a Federal Grant

Most recipients of federal grants gladly line up to get their share of government dollars. However, New Hampshire legislators recently decided to turn down part of a $46 million grant from the Department of Educ...

A Path Forward: Recovery and Rebuilding After the Middle Tennessee Tornadoes

The tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee left heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Homes were reduced to rubble, businesses were damaged, and lives were lost, leaving communities forev...

Student Loan Reform: Tips to Prepare Your Finances for Potential Outcomes

While debates about student loan forgiveness and other topics continue to make headlines, borrowers desperately hoping for financial relief and system reform have nothing better to do than wait to see...

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits: A Guide

Social Security benefits are a critical source of financial assistance for millions of Americans in retirement. The Social Security Administration uses a formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amou...