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Learn how to secure the support you need during tough economic times.

Navigating Inflation in 2024: How Recent Retirees Can Leverage COLA Adjustments

Social Security recipients, particularly those who retired during the pandemic, are bracing for a modest Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). With inflation still affecting daily expenses, it'...

Nobel Economists Warn of Economic Downturn: Are You Ready For It?

Recently, a group of 16 Nobel Prize-winning economists expressed deep concerns about a potential economic downturn. With inflation rates hitting a 40-year high at 8.6% in May 2023, and the Federal Reserve ra...

Surviving Inflation: 10 Clever Ways to Protect Your Finances and Thrive

Inflation, the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services, is a phenomenon that affects everyone's financial well-being. With recent news highlighting rising inflation rates, it is cruci...

Protecting Yourself from Student Loan Scams: A Guide

The journey towards acquiring an education, while exhilarating, comes with its share of financial burdens. Student loans, for many, are a necessary means to fund their academic pursuits. But, as with any financial doma...

How to Calculate My Cost of Living

If you want to calculate your cost of living, there are a couple of steps you can take. First, write down your regular expenses, such as your rent or mortgage payment, food, utilities, and other recurring monthly bills. Then, divide these ...

How to Apply For Utility Bill Assistance

The Department of Public Service regulates all utilities in the state and recently received 1,230 web inquiries and 2,316 phone calls about high supply costs. Staff will direct individuals and families seeking help to utility and sta...

FAFSA Form Gets a Makeover: What it Means for Your Financial Aid

Starting with the 2024-2025 academic year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is getting a much-needed makeover. This revamp aims to simplify the aid application process for millions of ...

Social Security Payments for February 2024: What Seniors Need to Know

The arrival of February means that Social Security payments are on the way for seniors across the United States. With a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 3.2 percent for 2024, retirees can expect a...

What Retirees Need to Know About the March 12 Social Security Payment

On March 12, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a new round of retirement payments, offering financial stability for eligible retirees. In today’s economic climate, where inflation...


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